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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TOPBUILD CORP. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Exhibit 99.1

(Subject to Completion, Dated April 10, 2015)

Masco Corporation
21001 Van Born Road
Taylor, Michigan 48180

[    ·    ], 2015

Dear Stockholder:

        As you know, on September 30, 2014, Masco Corporation ("Masco") announced the separation of its Installation and Other Services businesses (the "Services Business") from its remaining businesses, which is expected to become effective on [    ·    ], 2015. On the effective date of the separation, TopBuild Corp. ("TopBuild"), a Delaware corporation formed in anticipation of the separation, will become an independent public company and will hold, through its subsidiaries, the assets and liabilities associated with Masco's Services Business.

        The separation is subject to conditions as described in the enclosed information statement. Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of these conditions, the separation will be completed by way of a pro rata distribution of all the outstanding shares of TopBuild common stock to Masco's stockholders of record as of 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, on [    ·    ], 2015, the distribution record date. Each Masco stockholder of record will receive one share of TopBuild common stock for every [    ·    ] shares of Masco common stock held by such stockholder on the record date. The distribution of these shares will be made in book-entry form, which means that no physical share certificates will be issued. Following the distribution, stockholders may request that their shares of TopBuild common stock be transferred to a brokerage or other account at any time. No fractional shares of TopBuild common stock will be issued. The distribution agent for the distribution will aggregate fractional shares into whole shares, sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing prices and distribute the net cash proceeds from the sales pro rata to each holder who would otherwise have been entitled to receive a fractional share in the distribution.

        Masco expects to obtain an opinion from Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP to the effect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the distribution of the TopBuild common stock will be tax-free to Masco and to you, except to the extent of any cash you may receive in lieu of fractional shares.

        The distribution does not require stockholder approval, nor do you need to take any action to receive your shares of TopBuild common stock. Masco's common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "MAS." TopBuild expects to apply to have its shares of common stock listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol "BLD."

        I encourage you to read the enclosed information statement, which is being provided to all of the stockholders of Masco. It describes the separation in detail and contains important business and financial information about TopBuild.

Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A Registration Statement on Form 10 relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Preliminary and Subject to Completion, Dated April 10, 2015

INFORMATION STATEMENT

TopBuild Corp.

Common Stock
(Par Value $1.00 Per Share)

        Masco Corporation ("Masco") is furnishing this information statement in connection with the separation of its Installation and Other Services businesses (the "Services Business") from Masco and the creation of an independent, publicly traded company, named TopBuild Corp. ("TopBuild"), which will hold the assets and liabilities of the Services Business through its subsidiaries immediately following the distribution of all of the shares of TopBuild common stock owned by Masco to the stockholders of Masco (the "Separation"). TopBuild is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Masco.

        To implement the Separation, Masco will distribute the shares of TopBuild common stock on a pro rata basis to the holders of Masco common stock. Each holder of Masco common stock will receive one share of common stock of TopBuild for every [    ·    ] shares of Masco common stock held at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on [    ·    ], 2015, the record date for the distribution.

        The distribution of TopBuild's shares is expected to be completed after the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") market closing on [    ·    ], 2015. Immediately after Masco completes the distribution, TopBuild will be an independent, publicly traded company. We expect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, no gain or loss will be recognized by you, and no amount will be included in your income in connection with the distribution, except to the extent of any cash you receive in lieu of fractional shares.

        No vote or other action is required by you to receive shares of TopBuild common stock in the Separation. You will not be required to pay anything for the new shares or to surrender any of your shares of Masco common stock. We are not asking you for a proxy and you are requested not to send us a proxy or your share certificates.

        There currently is no trading market for TopBuild common stock. We expect to apply to have TopBuild's shares of common stock listed on the NYSE under the symbol "BLD." We anticipate that a limited market, commonly known as a "when-issued" trading market, for TopBuild's common stock will commence on [    ·    ], 2015 and will continue up to and including the distribution date. We expect the "regular-way" trading of TopBuild's common stock will begin on the first trading day following the distribution date.

        In reviewing this Information Statement, you should carefully consider the matters described under the caption "Risk Factors" beginning on page 12.

        Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this information statement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

        This information statement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

The date of this information statement is [    ·    ], 2015.

        As of December 31, 2014, our TruTeam Contractor Services business had over 190 installation branches and our Service Partners business had 72 distribution centers, in locations shown on the following map:

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NOTE REGARDING THE USE OF CERTAIN TERMS

        We use the following terms to refer to the items indicated:

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"We," "us," "our," "Company" and "TopBuild," unless the context requires otherwise, refer to TopBuild Corp., the entity that at the time of the distribution will hold, through its subsidiaries, the assets and liabilities associated with Masco's Services Business, as described below, and whose shares Masco Corporation will distribute in connection with the Separation, as defined below. Where appropriate in context, the foregoing terms also include the subsidiaries of this entity; the use of these terms may be used to describe Masco's Services Business prior to completion of the Separation.



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"Services Business" refers to Masco's businesses comprising its Installation and Other Services segment, as reported in Masco's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), that distribute and install building products primarily for residential new construction, residential repair/remodel and commercial construction, throughout the United States. The assets and liabilities of the Services Business relate to a nationwide network of branches and distribution centers, as well as its customer and supplier relationships. See "Business" for more information.



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Masco's Services Business provides insulation and other building products installation services through TruTeam Contractor Services, which is referred to as "Contractor Services" in this Information Statement, and distributes insulation products to the United States construction industry through Service Partners, which is referred to as "Services Partners" in this Information Statement. See "Business" for more information.



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Except where the context otherwise requires, the terms "Masco" and "Parent Company" refer to Masco Corporation, the entity that owns TopBuild prior to the Separation.



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Except where the context otherwise requires, the term "Separation" refers to the separation of the Services Business from Masco Corporation and the creation of an independent, publicly traded company, TopBuild, which will hold the assets and liabilities of the Services Business immediately following the distribution of all of the shares of TopBuild common stock owned by Masco to Masco's stockholders.



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The term "distribution date" means the date on which the distribution relating to the Separation occurs.

        This Information Statement includes trademarks of Masco Corporation, TopBuild and other persons. All trademarks or trade names referred to in this Information Statement are the property of their respective owners.

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RISK FACTORS

        You should carefully consider each of the following risks and all of the other information contained in this Information Statement. Some of these risks relate principally to our Separation from Masco, while others relate principally to our business and the industry in which we operate or to the securities markets generally and ownership of our common stock.

        Our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows could be materially and adversely affected by any of these risks, and, as a result, the trading price of our common stock could decline.

Risks Relating to the Separation

         We may not realize the anticipated benefits from the Separation, and our historical combined and pro forma financial information is not necessarily indicative of our future prospects.

        We may not realize the anticipated benefits we expect from our Separation from Masco. We have described those anticipated benefits elsewhere in this Information Statement. See "The Separation—Reasons for the Separation." In addition, we will incur significant costs, including those described below, which may exceed our estimates, and we will incur some negative effects from the Separation, including loss of scale and access to some of the financial, managerial and professional resources from which we have benefited in the past.

        Our historical combined and unaudited pro forma combined financial information included in this Information Statement is not necessarily indicative of our future financial condition, future results of operations or future cash flows, nor does it reflect what our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows would have been as an independent public company during the periods presented. In particular, the historical combined financial information included in this Information Statement is not necessarily indicative of our future financial condition, results of operations or cash flows primarily because of the following factors:

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Our historical combined financial results reflect allocations of expenses for services historically provided by Masco, and this allocation of Masco corporate expenses may be significantly lower than the comparable expenses we would have incurred as an independent company;



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Our working capital requirements and capital expenditures historically have been satisfied as part of Masco's corporate-wide cash management and capital expenditure programs, and our cost of debt and other capital may significantly differ from that reflected in our historical combined financial statements;



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The historical combined financial information may not fully reflect the costs associated with the Separation, including all costs related to being an independent public company; and



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TopBuild currently benefits from Masco's size and scale for the purchase of certain goods and services, and thus the Services Business costs may be significantly lower than the comparable costs we would have incurred as an independent company.

        We based the pro forma adjustments included in this Information Statement on available information and assumptions that we believe are reasonable. These adjustments, however, may overstate the value of our assets or understate the amount of our liabilities. In addition, our unaudited pro forma combined financial information included in this Information Statement may not give effect to various ongoing additional costs we may incur in connection with being an independent public company. Accordingly, our unaudited pro forma combined financial statements do not reflect what our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows would have been as an independent public company and is not necessarily indicative of our future financial condition or future results of operations.

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        Please refer to "Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our historical combined financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this Information Statement.

         We have no history operating as an independent public company. We will incur significant costs to create the corporate infrastructure necessary to operate as an independent public company.

        Masco currently performs many important corporate functions for us, including risk management, claims management, human resources, finance and legal. We are currently allocated a portion of Masco's corporate expenses for these services. Following the separation, Masco will continue to provide some of these services to us on a transitional basis, generally for a period of up to [    ·    ], with a possible extension of [    ·    ], pursuant to a Transition Services Agreement that we will enter into with Masco. For more information regarding the Transition Services Agreement, see "The Separation—Agreements with Masco—Transition Services Agreement." Masco may not successfully execute all these functions during the transition period or we may have to expend significant efforts or costs materially in excess of those estimated under the Transition Services Agreement. Any interruption in these services could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. In addition, at the end of this transition period, we will need to perform these functions ourselves or hire third parties to perform these functions on our behalf. The costs associated with performing or outsourcing these functions may exceed the amounts reflected in our historical combined financial statements or that we have agreed to pay Masco during the transition period. A significant increase in the costs of performing or outsourcing these functions could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

        While we believe our core information technology systems, including our ERP systems, are relatively self-sufficient from Masco, we have historically used Masco's corporate infrastructure for functions such as corporate human resources, finance and legal, including the costs of salaries, benefits and other related costs. The expenses related to establishing and maintaining this infrastructure were shared by Masco's various businesses through allocations of costs that were incurred by Masco. Following the Separation and after the expiration of the Transition Services Agreement described above, we will no longer have access to Masco's infrastructure, and we will need to establish and maintain our own. We expect to incur costs beginning in 2015 to establish the necessary infrastructure.

         The obligations associated with being a public company will require significant resources and management attention.

        Currently, we are not directly subject to the reporting and other requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Following the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this Information Statement forms a part, we will be directly subject to such reporting and other obligations under the Exchange Act and the rules of the NYSE, and beginning with our 2016 fiscal year, we expect to be compliant with the applicable requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the "Sarbanes-Oxley Act"), which will require, in the future, annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and a report by our independent registered public accounting firm addressing the effectiveness of these controls. As an independent public company, we are required to, among other things:

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maintain an internal audit function;

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establish an investor relations function;



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comply with the rules and regulations implemented by the SEC, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the NYSE.

        These reporting and other obligations will place significant demands on our management and our administrative and operational resources, including accounting resources, and we expect to face increased legal, accounting, administrative and other costs and expenses relating to these demands that we had not incurred as a segment of Masco. Our investment in compliance with existing and evolving regulatory requirements will result in increased administrative expenses and a diversion of management's time and attention from revenue-generating activities to compliance activities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

         Until the Separation occurs, Masco has sole discretion to change the terms of the distribution in ways that may be unfavorable to us.

        Until the Separation occurs, TopBuild's business will be an operating segment of Masco. Although the Masco board of directors approved in September 2014 a plan to distribute to Masco's stockholders all of the shares of common stock of TopBuild, the Separation remains subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, some of which are in the sole and absolute discretion of Masco. Additionally, Masco has the sole and absolute discretion to change certain terms of the Separation, including the amount of any distribution we make to Masco, the amount of our indebtedness and the allocation of contingent liabilities, which changes could be unfavorable to us. In addition, Masco may decide at any time prior to the completion of the Separation not to proceed with the Separation.

         In connection with the Separation, Masco will indemnify us for certain liabilities and we will indemnify Masco for certain liabilities. If we are required to act under these indemnities to Masco, we may need to divert cash to meet those obligations, which could adversely affect our financial results. Moreover, the Masco indemnity may not be sufficient to insure us against the full amount of liabilities for which it will be allocated responsibility, and Masco may not be able to satisfy its indemnification obligations to us in the future.

        Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement and other agreements with Masco, Masco will agree to indemnify us for certain liabilities, and we will agree to indemnify Masco for certain liabilities, as discussed further in "The Separation—Agreements with Masco." Indemnities that we may be required to provide Masco are not subject to any cap, may be significant and could negatively affect our business, particularly indemnities relating to our actions that could affect the tax-free nature of the Separation. Third parties could also seek to hold us responsible for any of the liabilities that Masco has agreed to retain, and under certain circumstances, we may be subject to continuing contingent liabilities of Masco following the Separation, such as certain shareholder litigation claims. Further, Masco may not be able to fully satisfy its indemnification obligations or such indemnity obligations may not be sufficient to cover our liabilities. Moreover, even if we ultimately succeed in recovering from Masco any amounts for which we are held liable, we may be temporarily required to bear these losses ourselves. Each of these risks could negatively affect our business, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.

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         After the Separation, Masco's insurers may deny coverage to us for losses associated with occurrences prior to the Separation, and we may no longer be covered under Masco's insurance policies or performance, surety and other bonds. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain insurance coverage or performance, surety and other bonds following the Separation on terms that justify their purchase, and any such insurance coverage or performance, surety and other bonds may not be adequate to offset costs associated with certain events.

        In connection with the Separation, we will enter into agreements with Masco to address several matters associated with the Separation, including insurance coverage and bonding requirements. See "The Separation—Agreements with Masco." However, after the Separation, Masco's insurers may deny coverage to us for losses associated with occurrences prior to the Separation. Accordingly, we may be required to temporarily or permanently bear the costs of such lost coverage. In addition, although currently not finalized, the Separation and Distribution Agreement may provide that following the Separation, TopBuild will no longer have insurance coverage under any Masco insurance policies in connection with events occurring as of or after the distribution relating to the Separation, including under Masco's corporate-wide insurance policies. As a result, we would have to obtain our own insurance policies after the Separation is complete. Although we expect to maintain insurance against some, but not all, hazards that could arise from our operations, we can provide no assurance that we will be able to obtain such coverage at an acceptable cost, or at all, or that such coverage will be adequate to protect us from costs incurred with the insured events. The occurrence of an event that is not insured or not fully insured could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows in the future. Further, Masco is required to have performance, surety and other bonds to cover various obligations of the Services Business. Following the Separation, there is a risk that TopBuild will not be able to obtain bonding in amounts required at an acceptable cost, if at all. See "The Separation—Agreements with Masco."

         Transfer or assignment to us of some contracts and other assets may require the consent of a third party. If such consent is not given, we may not be entitled to the benefit of such contracts, investments and other assets in the future.

        Transfer or assignment of some of the contracts and other assets in connection with the Separation may require the consent of a third party to the transfer or assignment. Similarly, in some circumstances, we are joint beneficiaries of contracts, and we will need to enter into a new agreement with the third party to replicate the existing contract or assign the portion of the existing contract related to our business. While we anticipate that most of these contract assignments will occur prior to the completion of the Separation, we may not be able to obtain all required consents until after the Separation date. Some parties may use the requirement of a consent to seek more favorable contractual terms from us, which could include our having to obtain letters of credit or other forms of credit support. If we are unable to obtain such consents or such credit support on commercially reasonable and satisfactory terms, we may be unable to obtain some of the benefits, assets and contractual commitments that are intended to be allocated to us as part of the Separation. In addition, where we do not intend to obtain consent from third-party counterparties based on our belief that no consent is required, the third-party counterparties may challenge the transaction on the basis that the terms of the applicable commercial arrangements require their consent. We may incur substantial litigation and other costs in connection with any such claims and, if we do not prevail, our ability to use these assets could be adversely impacted.

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         After the Separation, some of our directors and officers may have actual or potential conflicts of interest because of their equity ownership in Masco, and some of our directors may have actual or potential conflicts of interest because they also serve on the Masco board of directors.

        Because of their current or former positions with Masco, following the Separation, some of our directors and executive officers may own shares of Masco common stock or have options to acquire shares of Masco common stock, and such holdings may be significant for some of these individuals compared to their total assets. In addition, following the Separation, we anticipate that one of our expected directors, Mr. Dennis Archer, will also continue to serve on the Masco board of directors. This ownership or service on both boards of directors may create, or may create the appearance of, conflicts of interest when these directors and officers are faced with decisions that could have different implications for Masco and us. For example, potential conflicts of interest could arise in connection with the resolution of any dispute that may arise between Masco and us regarding the terms of the agreements governing the Separation and the relationship thereafter between the companies.

         The combined post-distribution value of Masco and TopBuild shares may not equal or exceed the pre-distribution value of Masco shares.

        After the Separation, Masco common stock will continue to be traded on the NYSE. We expect to apply to list the shares of our common stock on the NYSE. We cannot assure you that the combined trading prices of Masco common stock and our common stock after the Separation, as adjusted for any changes in the combined capitalization of both companies, will be equal to or greater than the trading price of Masco common stock prior to the Separation. Until the market has fully evaluated the business of Masco without our business and potentially thereafter, the price at which Masco common stock trades may fluctuate significantly. Similarly, until the market has fully evaluated our business and potentially thereafter, the price at which our common stock trades may fluctuate significantly.

         We may not be able to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed and on acceptable terms.

        From time to time, we may need to access the long-term and short-term capital markets to obtain financing. Our access to, and the availability of, financing on acceptable terms and conditions in the future will be impacted by many factors, including: (1) our financial performance, (2) our credit ratings or absence of a credit rating, (3) the liquidity of the overall capital markets and (4) the state of the economy. There can be no assurance that we will have access to the capital markets on terms acceptable to us. If we are unable to obtain access to the capital markets on acceptable terms or at all, our financial condition, liquidity and ability to fund our growth strategies could be materially and adversely affected.

        Concurrently with the Separation, we expect to enter into a credit facility to provide us with available financing for working capital and other general corporate purposes. This credit facility is intended to meet any ongoing cash needs in excess of internally generated cash flows. Uncertainty and illiquidity in financial markets may materially impact the ability of the participating financial institutions to fund their commitments to us under our credit facility. Accordingly, we may not be able to obtain the full amount of the funds available under our credit facility to satisfy our cash requirements, and our failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial position.

         We potentially could have received better terms from unaffiliated third parties than the terms we received in our agreements with Masco.

        The agreements we entered into with Masco in connection with the Separation were negotiated while we were still part of Masco's business. See "The Separation—Agreements with Masco." Accordingly, during the period in which the terms of those agreements will have been negotiated, we

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did not have an independent board of directors or a management team independent of Masco. The terms of the agreements negotiated in the context of the Separation relate to, among other things, the allocation of assets, liabilities, rights and other obligations between Masco and us, and arm's-length negotiations between Masco and an unaffiliated third party in another form of transaction, such as a buyer in a sale of a business transaction, may have resulted in more favorable terms received from the unaffiliated third party.

         Compliance with and changes in tax laws could adversely affect our performance.

        We are subject to extensive tax liabilities imposed by multiple jurisdictions, including income taxes, indirect taxes (excise/duty, sales/use and gross receipts taxes), payroll taxes, franchise taxes, withholding taxes and ad valorem taxes. New tax laws and regulations and changes in existing tax laws and regulations are continuously being enacted or proposed that could result in increased expenditures for tax liabilities in the future. Many of these liabilities are subject to periodic audits by the respective taxing authority. Subsequent changes to our tax liabilities as a result of these audits may subject us to interest and penalties.

         If the Separation, together with certain related transactions, does not qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, Masco and holders of Masco common stock could be subject to significant tax liability.

        As described under "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Separation," it is intended that the Separation, together with certain related transactions, will qualify as a tax-free "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code and a tax-free distribution within the meaning of Section 355 of the Code. The consummation of the Separation and the related transactions is conditioned upon the receipt of an opinion of tax counsel to the effect that such transactions qualify for their intended tax treatment. An opinion of tax counsel does not preclude the Internal Revenue Service (the "IRS") or the courts from adopting a contrary position. The tax opinion will rely on certain representations, covenants and assumptions, including those relating to our and Masco's past and future conduct; if any of those representations, covenants or assumptions is inaccurate, tax counsel may not be able to provide the required tax opinion or the tax consequences of the Separation could differ from the intended tax treatment. If the Separation and/or certain related transactions fail to qualify for tax-free treatment, for any reason, Masco and/or holders of Masco common stock would be subject to tax as a result of the Separation and certain related transactions. See "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Separation."

         If the Separation is taxable to Masco as a result of a breach by us of any covenant or representation made by us in the Tax Matters Agreement, we will generally be required to indemnify Masco; the obligation to make a payment on this indemnification obligation could have a material adverse effect on us.

        As described above, it is intended that the Separation, together with certain related transactions, will generally qualify as tax-free transactions to holders of Masco common stock and to Masco. If the Separation and/or the related transactions are not so treated or are taxable to Masco pursuant to Section 355(e) of the Code (see "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Separation—The Separation") due to a breach by us (or any of our subsidiaries) of any covenant or representation made by us in the Tax Matters Agreement, we will generally be required to indemnify Masco for all tax-related losses suffered by Masco in connection with the Separation. In addition, we will not control the resolution of any tax contest relating to taxes suffered by Masco in connection with the Separation, and we may not control the resolution of tax contests relating to any other taxes for which we may ultimately have an indemnity obligation under the Tax Matters Agreement. In the event that Masco suffers tax-related losses in connection with the Separation that must be indemnified by us under the

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Tax Matters Agreement, the indemnification liability in respect of Masco's tax liability in connection with the Separation could have a material adverse effect on us.

         We may be affected by significant restrictions following the Separation in order to avoid triggering significant tax-related liabilities.

        The Tax Matters Agreement generally will prohibit us from taking certain actions that could cause the Separation and certain related transactions to fail to qualify as tax-free transactions, including:

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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, neither we nor any of our subsidiaries may sell, exchange, distribute or otherwise dispose of any assets held by us or our subsidiaries, except for assets that, in the aggregate, do not constitute more than 5% of our total assets;



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation (or otherwise pursuant to a "plan" within the meaning of Section 355(e) of the Code), we may not cause or permit any business combination or transaction which, individually or in the aggregate, could result in one or more persons acquiring directly or indirectly a forty percent (40%) or greater interest in us for purposes of Section 355(e) of the Code;



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, we may not discontinue the active conduct of our business (within the meaning of Section 355(b)(2) of the Code);



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, we may not sell or otherwise issue our common stock, other than pursuant to issuances that satisfy certain regulatory safe harbors set forth in Treasury Regulations related to stock issued to employees and retirement plans;



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, we may not redeem or otherwise acquire any of our common stock, other than pursuant to open-market repurchases of less than 20% of our common stock (in the aggregate);



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, we may not amend our certificate of incorporation (or other organizational documents) or take any other action, whether through a stockholder vote or otherwise, affecting the voting rights of our common stock; and



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more generally, we may not take any action that could reasonably be expected to cause the Separation and certain related transactions to fail to qualify as tax-free transactions under Section 368(a)(1)(D) and Section 355 of the Code.

        If we take any of the actions above and such actions result in tax-related losses to Masco, then we generally will be required to indemnify Masco for such tax-related losses. See "Agreements with Masco—Tax Matters Agreement." Due to these restrictions and indemnification obligations under the Tax Matters Agreement, we may be limited in our ability to pursue strategic transactions, equity or convertible debt financings or other transactions that may otherwise be in our best interests. Also, our potential indemnity obligation to Masco might discourage, delay or prevent a change of control that our stockholders may consider favorable to our ability to pursue strategic transactions, equity or convertible debt financings, or other transactions that may otherwise be in our best interests.

Risks Relating to Our Business

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        Our business relies on residential new construction activity and, to a lesser but significant extent, on residential repair/remodel and commercial construction activity, in the United States, which is cyclical. Macroeconomic and local economic conditions, including consumer confidence levels,

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fluctuations in home prices, unemployment and underemployment levels, student loan debt, household formation rates, the age and volume of the housing stock, the availability of home equity loans and mortgages and the interest rates for such loans, and other factors, affect both consumers' discretionary spending on residential new construction projects, as well as residential repair/remodel activity. The Commercial construction market is affected by macroeconomic and local economic factors such as interest rates, credit availability for commercial construction projects, material costs, employment rates, office vacancy rates and office absorption rates. Adverse changes or uncertainty regarding these and other factors could result in a decline in spending on residential new construction, residential repair/remodel and commercial construction projects, which could adversely affect our results of operations and our financial position.

        While improving, residential new construction, residential repair/remodel and commercial construction activity (including consumer spending for big ticket remodeling projects) continue to be below historical average levels, which has affected our operating results. While markets have stabilized from the downturn in recent years, there remains significant uncertainty regarding the timing and extent of a full recovery in residential new construction and residential repair/remodel activity and resulting demand levels for building products we install and/or distribute. In addition to the influence of cyclical macroeconomic and local conditions discussed above, other factors that pose challenges for the markets to return to historical levels of activity include:

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the size and nature of new homes, which decreased during the downturn and shifted to a greater mix of multi-family housing units such as apartments and condominiums, which are often smaller than single-family housing units and require less insulation and other building products;



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certain unfavorable demographic trends, such as historically low household formation rates, which tends to result in lower home ownership rates than historical averages.

        Given these challenges, the present recovery may not continue or gain further momentum and activity in our lines of business may not return to historic levels, which would have a significant adverse effect on the growth potential of our business, and our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.

         We are dependent on third-party suppliers and manufacturers providing us with an adequate supply of high quality products, and the loss of a key supplier or manufacturer could negatively affect our operating results.

        Our installation and distribution businesses depend on our ability to obtain an adequate supply of high quality products and components from manufacturers and other suppliers. We rely heavily on third-party suppliers for our products and key components. Failure by our suppliers to provide us with

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an adequate supply of high quality products on commercially reasonable terms, or to comply with applicable legal requirements, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or operating results. We procure our materials, primarily fiberglass insulation, from leading manufacturers in the industry. While we believe that we have strong relationships with our suppliers, in the past, during housing market cycles, the fiberglass insulation industry has encountered both shortages and periods of significant oversupply, leading to price volatility and, during shortages, allocations of supply. This volatility of selling prices and materials availability has in the past and may in the future have a significant impact on our results of operation. While we do not believe we depend on any sole or limited source of supply, we do source the majority of our building products, primarily insulation, from a limited number of large suppliers. Any re-sourcing of building products to one or more new supplier could, therefore, take time and involve significant costs. Accordingly, the loss of a key supplier, or a substantial decrease in the availability of products or components from our suppliers, could disrupt our business and adversely impact our operating results.

         The long-term performance of our businesses relies on our ability to attract, develop and retain talented personnel and our sales and labor force, including sales representatives, branch managers, installers and truck drivers, while controlling our labor costs.

        To be successful, we must attract, develop and retain highly qualified and talented personnel who have the experience, knowledge and expertise to successfully implement our key business strategies. We also must attract, develop and retain our sales and labor force while maintaining labor costs. We compete for employees, including branch managers, sales people, regional management and executive officers, with a broad range of employers in many different industries, including large multinational firms, and we invest significant resources in recruiting, developing, motivating and retaining them. The failure to attract and retain key employees, or to develop effective succession planning to assure smooth transitions of those employees and the knowledge, customer relationships and expertise they possess, could negatively affect our competitive position and our operating results. Further, as the economy continues to recover, if we are unable to cost-effectively recruit, train and retain sufficient skilled sales and labor personnel, including sales representatives, branch managers, installers and truck drivers, we may not be able to adequately satisfy increased demand for our products and services, which could impact our operating results. We have also experienced difficulty in the past securing personnel for certain of our labor force due to lack of proper immigration status.

        Our ability to control labor costs and attract qualified labor is subject to numerous external factors, including prevailing wage rates, labor shortages, the impact of legislation or regulations governing wages and hours, labor relations, immigration, healthcare benefits and other insurance costs. In addition, we compete with other companies to recruit and retain qualified installers and truck drivers in a tight labor market, and we invest significant resources in training and motivating them to maintain a high level of job satisfaction. These positions generally have high turnover rates, which can lead to increased training and retention costs. If we are unable to attract or retain qualified employees, it could adversely impact our operating results.

         Because we operate our business through highly dispersed locations across the United States, our operations may be materially adversely affected by inconsistent practices and the operating results of individual branches and distribution centers may vary.

        We operate our business through a network of dispersed branch locations and distribution facilities throughout the United States, supported by corporate executives and services in our headquarters, with branch and regional management retaining responsibility for day-to-day operations and adherence to applicable local laws. Our operating structure can make it difficult for us to coordinate procedures across our operations in a timely manner or at all. In addition, our branches and distribution facilities may require significant oversight and coordination from headquarters to support their growth.

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Inconsistent implementation of corporate strategy and policies at the local or regional level could materially and adversely affect our overall profitability, business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

        In addition, the operating results of a specific individual branch or distribution facility may differ from that of another branch or distribution facility for a variety of reasons, including business apportionment, management practices, competitive landscape, regulatory requirements and local economic conditions. As a result, certain of our branches or distribution facilities may experience higher or lower levels of growth than other branches or distribution facilities. Therefore, our overall financial performance and results of operations may not be indicative of the performance and results of operations of any individual branch or distribution facility.

         Our profit margins could decrease due to changes in the costs of the products we install and/or distribute.

        The principal building products that we install and distribute have been subject to price changes in the past, some of which have been significant. Our results of operations for individual quarters can be and have been hurt by a delay between the time building product cost increases are implemented and the time we are able to increase prices for our installation or distribution services, if at all. Our supplier purchase prices may depend on our purchasing volume or other arrangements with any given supplier. While we have been able to achieve cost savings through volume purchasing or other arrangements with suppliers in the past, we may not be able to continue to receive advantageous pricing for the products that we distribute and install. If we are unable to maintain pricing consistent with prior periods, our costs could increase and our margins may be adversely affected, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

         We face significant competition.

        The market for the distribution and installation of building products is highly fragmented and competitive, and the barriers to entry for local competitors are relatively low. We face significant pricing pressure from competitors in both our installation and distribution businesses. In addition to price, we believe that competition in our industry is based largely on customer service and the quality and timeliness of installation services and distribution product deliveries in each local market. Our installation competitors include national contractors, regional contractors, and local contractors, and we face many or all of these competitors for each project on which we bid. Our insulation distribution competitors include specialty insulation distributors (one multi-regional, several regional, and numerous local). In some instances, our insulation distribution business sells products to companies that may compete directly with our installation service business. We also compete with broad line building products distributors, big box retailers and insulation manufacturers. Barriers to entry in our markets are also relatively low, which increases the risk that additional competitors will emerge.

        Our ability to maintain our competitive position in our industry and to grow our businesses depends upon successfully maintaining our relationships with major suppliers and customers, cost-effectively recruiting and retaining our sales and labor force, including key sales representatives, branch managers, installers and truck drivers, in a tight labor market, delivering superior customer service and quality installations, implementing growth strategies, leveraging our scale and managing our cost structure, none of which is assured. If we are unable to compete effectively, our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows would be materially and adversely affected.

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         Our business is seasonal and is susceptible to adverse weather conditions and natural disasters.

        Our industry is seasonal. We normally experience stronger sales during the third and fourth calendar quarters, corresponding with the peak season for residential new construction and residential repair/remodel activity. Sales during the winter weather months are seasonally slower due to the lower construction activity. Historically, the installation of insulation lags housing starts by several months.

        In addition, to the extent that hurricanes, severe storms, earthquakes, droughts, floods, fires, other natural disasters or similar events occur in the geographic areas in which we operate, our business may be adversely affected. For example, in the first quarter of 2014, many of our customers and local operations were impacted by adverse weather events that slowed construction activity.

        Severe weather and natural disasters can cause delays or halts and increased costs in the construction of new homes, residential repair/remodeling projects and commercial construction projects. We may underestimate the impact of seasonality in any given period. Severe weather is often unpredictable, which contributes to earnings volatility and makes forecasting our results of operation more difficult. Severe weather and seasonality may have an adverse impact on our business, including our financial position, cash flows from operations and results of operations.

        In addition, we may experience business interruptions and property or other damage due to severe weather or natural disasters. If insurance is unavailable to us or is unavailable on acceptable terms, or if our insurance is not adequate to cover business interruption or losses resulting from adverse weather or natural disasters, our business and results of operations will be adversely affected. In addition, damage to homes or commercial sites caused by adverse weather or a natural disaster can cause our insurance costs to increase.

         Claims and litigation could be costly.

        We are, from time to time, involved in various claims, litigation matters and regulatory proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business and which could have a material adverse effect on us. These matters may include contract disputes, automobile liability and other personal injury claims, warranty disputes, environmental claims or proceedings, other tort claims, employment and tax matters and other proceedings and litigation, including class actions.

        We rely on our suppliers to provide us with the building products that we install and/or distribute. Due to the difficulty of controlling the quality of products sourced from our suppliers, we are exposed to risks relating to the quality of such products and to limitations on our recourse against such suppliers.

        In addition, we are exposed to potential claims by our employees or others based on job related hazards. For example, certain types of insulation, particularly spray foam applications, require our employees to handle potentially hazardous or toxic substances. While we place significant focus on employee safety and our employees who handle potentially hazardous or toxic materials, including but not limited to lead-based paint, receive specialized training and wear protective clothing, there is still a risk that they, or others, may be exposed to these substances. Exposure to these substances could result in significant injury to our employees and others, including site occupants, and damage to our property or the property of others, including natural resource damage, for which we may be liable.

        We have also experienced class action lawsuits in recent years predicated upon claims for antitrust, product liability, construction defects, competition and wage and hour issues. We have generally denied liability and have vigorously defended these cases. Due to their scope and complexity, however, these lawsuits can be particularly costly to defend and resolve, and we have and may continue to incur significant costs as a result of these types of lawsuits.

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        Our builder and contractor customers are subject to construction defect and warranty claims in the ordinary course of their business. Our contractual arrangements with these customers may include our agreement to defend and indemnify them against various liabilities. These claims, often asserted several years after completion of construction, can result in complex lawsuits or claims against the builders, contractors and many of their subcontractors, including us, and may require us to incur defense and indemnity costs even when our services or distributed products are not the principal basis for the claims.

        Although we intend to defend all claims and litigation matters vigorously, given the inherently unpredictable nature of claims and litigation, we cannot predict with certainty the outcome or effect of any claim or litigation matter.

        We expect to maintain insurance against some, but not all, of these risks of loss resulting from claims and litigation. We may elect not to obtain insurance if we believe the cost of available insurance is excessive relative to the risks presented. The levels of insurance we maintain may not be adequate to fully cover any and all losses or liabilities. If any significant accident, judgment, claim or other event is not fully insured or indemnified against, it could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

         We may have future capital needs and may not be able to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms.

        Economic and credit market conditions, the performance of the construction industry, and our financial performance, as well as other factors, including restrictions under the Tax Matters Agreement following the Separation, may constrain our financing abilities. Our ability to secure additional financing, if available, and to satisfy our financial obligations under indebtedness outstanding from time to time will depend upon our future operating performance, the availability of credit, economic conditions and financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. Any worsening of current housing market or other construction industry conditions and the macroeconomic and local economic factors that affect our industry could require us to seek additional capital and have a material adverse effect on our ability to secure such capital on favorable terms, if at all. In addition, from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, the Tax Matters Agreement generally will prohibit us and our affiliates from taking certain actions that could cause the Separation and certain related transactions to fail to qualify as tax-free transactions, which includes certain issuances of our common stock. See the risk factor titled "We may be affected by significant restrictions following the Separation in order to avoid triggering significant tax-related liabilities" above.

         We may not be able to identify new products and new product lines and integrate them into our distribution network, which may impact our ability to compete; our expansion into new markets may present competitive, distribution and regulatory challenges that differ from current ones.

        Our business depends in part on our ability to identify future products and product lines that complement existing products and product lines and that respond to our customers' needs. We may not be able to compete effectively unless our product selection keeps up with trends in the markets in which we compete or trends in new products. In addition, our ability to integrate new products and product lines into our distribution network could affect our ability to compete. Furthermore, the success of new products and new product lines will depend on market demand and there is a risk that new products and new product lines will not deliver expected results, which could negatively impact our future sales and results of operations. Our expansion into new markets may present competitive, distribution and regulatory challenges that differ from current ones. We may be less familiar with new product categories and may face different or additional risks, as well as increased or unexpected costs, compared to existing operations. Growth into new markets may also bring us into direct competition with companies with whom we have little or no past experience as competitors and may not be

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supported by our historical product suppliers. To the extent we are reliant upon expansion into new geographic, industry and product markets for growth and do not meet the new challenges posed by such expansion, our future sales growth could be negatively impacted, our operating costs could increase and our business operations and financial results could be negatively affected.

         We may be adversely affected by any natural or man-made disruptions to our facilities.

        We currently maintain a broad network of distribution facilities and installation branches throughout the United States. Any widespread disruption to our facilities resulting from fire, earthquake, weather-related events, an act of terrorism, or any other cause could damage a significant portion of our inventory and supply stock and could materially impair our ability to provide installation and/or distribution services for our customers. Moreover, we could incur significantly higher costs and longer lead times associated with our installation and distribution services to our customers during the time that it takes for us to reopen or replace a damaged facility. In addition, any shortages of fuel or significant fuel cost increases could disrupt our installation and distribution services. If any of these events were to occur, our financial condition, operating results and cash flows could be materially and adversely affected.

         We are subject to competitive pricing pressure from our customers.

        Residential homebuilders historically have exerted significant pressure on their outside suppliers to keep prices low because of their market share and ability to leverage such market share in the highly fragmented building products supply and services industry. The housing industry downturn resulted in significantly increased pricing pressures from homebuilders and other customers. These pricing pressures have adversely affected our operating results and cash flows. In addition, consolidation among homebuilders, and changes in homebuilders' purchasing policies or payment practices, could result in additional pricing pressure. Moreover, during the housing downturn, several of our homebuilder customers defaulted on amounts owed to us or extended their payable days as a result of their financial condition. If such payment failures or delays were to recur, it could significantly adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.

         The development of alternatives to distributors in the supply chain could cause a decrease in our sales and operating results and limit our ability to grow our business.

        Our distribution customers could begin purchasing more of their product needs directly from manufacturers, which would result in decreases in our net sales and earnings. Our suppliers could invest in infrastructure to expand their own local sales force and sell more products directly to our distribution customers, which also would negatively impact our business. In addition, our distribution customers may elect to establish their own building products manufacturing and distribution facilities, or give advantages to manufacturing or distribution intermediaries in which they have an economic stake. These changes in the supply chain could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results and cash flows.

         Union organizing activity and work stoppages could delay or reduce availability of products that we install and increase our costs.

        Approximately 400 of our employees are currently covered by collective bargaining or other similar labor agreements that expire on various dates from May 2015 through June 2019. Any inability by us to negotiate collective bargaining arrangements could cause strikes or other work stoppages, and new contracts could result in increased operating costs. If any such strikes or other work stoppages occur, or if other employees become represented by a union, we could experience a disruption of our operations and higher labor costs. Further, if a significant number of additional employees were to unionize, including in the wake of any future legislation that makes it easier for employees to unionize, these

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risks would increase. In addition, certain of our suppliers have unionized work forces and certain of the products we install and/or distribute are transported by unionized truckers. Strikes, work stoppages or slowdowns could result in slowdowns or closures of facilities where the products that we install and/or distribute are manufactured or could affect the ability of our suppliers to deliver such products to us. Any interruption in the production or delivery of these products could delay or reduce availability of these products and increase our costs.

         If we are required to take significant non-cash charges, our financial resources could be reduced and our financial flexibility may be negatively affected.

        We have recorded significant goodwill and other intangible assets related to prior business combinations on our balance sheet. The valuation of these assets is largely dependent upon the expectations for future performance of our businesses. Expectations about the growth of residential new construction, residential repair/remodel and commercial construction activity may impact whether we are required to recognize non-cash, pre-tax impairment charges for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets or other long-lived assets. If the value of our goodwill, other intangible assets or long-lived assets is further impaired, our earnings and stockholders' equity would be adversely affected.

         Compliance with government regulation and industry standards could impact our operating results.

        We are subject to federal, state and local government regulations, particularly those pertaining to health and safety (including protection of employees and consumers), employment laws, including immigration and wage and hour regulations, contractor licensing and environmental issues. In addition to complying with current requirements, even more stringent requirements could be imposed in the future. Compliance with these regulations and industry standards is costly and may require us to alter our installation and distribution processes, our product sourcing or our business practices, and makes recruiting and retaining labor in a tight labor market more challenging. Compliance with these regulations and industry standards could also divert our attention and resources to compliance activities, and could cause us to incur higher costs. Further, if we do not effectively and timely comply with such regulations and industry standards, our results of operations could be negatively affected and we could become subject to substantial penalties or other legal liability.

         If we encounter difficulties with our information technology systems, we could experience problems with customer service, inventory, collections and cost control.

        Our operations are dependent upon our information technology systems, which encompass all of our major business functions. We rely upon such information technology systems to manage customer orders on a timely basis, to coordinate our installation and distribution activities across locations and to manage invoicing. If we experience problems with our information technology systems, we could experience, among other things, delays in receiving customer orders or placing orders with suppliers, and delays in scheduling production, installation services or shipments. Any failure by us to properly maintain and protect our information systems could thus adversely impact our ability to attract and serve customers and could cause us to incur higher operating costs and experience delays in the execution of our business strategies.

        Since we rely heavily on information technology both in serving our customers and in our enterprise infrastructure in order to achieve our objectives, we may be vulnerable to damage or intrusion from a variety of cyber-attacks including computer viruses, worms or other malicious software programs that access our systems. Despite the precautions we take to mitigate the risks of such events, an attack on our enterprise information technology system could result in theft or disclosure of our proprietary or confidential information or a breach of confidential customer or employee information. Such events could have an adverse impact on revenue, harm our reputation, and cause us to incur legal

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liability and costs, which could be significant, to address and remediate such events and related security concerns.

         Our business relies significantly on the know-how of our employees, and we generally do not have an intellectual property position that is protected by patents.

        Our business is significantly dependent upon our installation and distribution logistics know-how, including significant know-how in the application of building science to our Installation services. We rely on a combination of trade secrets and contractual confidentiality provisions and, to a much lesser extent, copyrights and trademarks, to protect our proprietary rights. Accordingly, our intellectual property position is more vulnerable than it would be if it were protected primarily by patents. If we fail to protect our proprietary rights successfully, our competitive position could suffer, which could harm our operating results. We may be required to spend significant resources to monitor and protect our proprietary rights, and, in the event a misappropriation or breach of our proprietary rights occurs, our competitive position in the market may be harmed. In addition, competitors may develop competing technologies and know-how that renders our know-how obsolete or less valuable.

         We occupy our branches and distribution facilities under leases with durations of five years or less. We may be unable to renew leases at the end of their terms.

        Most of our branches and distribution facilities are located in leased premises with lease terms of five years or less. At the end of the lease term and any renewal period, we may be unable to renew the lease without substantial additional cost, if at all. If we are unable to renew our branch or distribution facilities leases, we may be required to close or relocate such branch or facility, which could subject us to construction and other costs and risks, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results. In addition, we may not be able to secure a replacement facility in a location that is as commercially viable, including access to rail service, as the lease we are unable to renew. For example, closing a branch or distribution facility, even during the time of relocation, will reduce the sales that such location would have contributed. Additionally, the sales and profit, if any, generated at a relocated branch or facility may not equal the revenue and profit generated at the existing one.

         Any adverse credit rating could increase our costs of borrowing money and limit our access to the capital markets and commercial credit.

        We do not currently intend to seek credit ratings from Moody's Investor Service, Standard & Poor's or another rating service. However, if Moody's, Standard & Poor's or another rating service rates our credit, such rating could be below investment grade. Further, an initial credit rating could be lowered or withdrawn entirely by a ratings agency if, in its judgment, the circumstances warrant. If any such ratings are lowered, or are otherwise below investment grade, our borrowing costs could increase and our funding sources could decrease. Actual or anticipated changes or downgrades in future ratings, including any announcement that our ratings are under review for a downgrade, could adversely affect our business, cash flows, financial condition and operating results.

         Changes in building codes and consumer preferences could affect our ability to market our service offerings and our profitability. Moreover, if we do not respond to evolving customer preferences or changes in building standards, or if we do not maintain or expand our leadership in building science, our business, results of operation, financial condition and cash flow would be adversely affected.

        Each of our lines of business is impacted by local and state building codes and consumer preferences, including a growing focus on energy efficiency. Recently, building codes and consumer preferences have begun to shift towards environmentally friendly and energy-efficient building products. In addition, state and local governments may change building codes periodically for perceived safety or

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other reasons. Our competitive advantage is due, in part, to our ability to respond to changes in consumer preferences and building codes. In particular, our Environments For Living® program is designed to make homes more energy-efficient, comfortable and durable. However, if our installation and distribution services do not adequately or quickly adapt to changing preferences and building standards, we may lose market share to competitors, which would adversely affect our business, results of operation, financial condition and cash flows. Further, our growth prospects could be harmed if consumer preferences and building standards evolve towards energy-efficient service offerings, which are more profitable than minimum code service offerings, more slowly than we anticipate.

        The volatile and challenging economic environment of recent years has also caused shifts in consumer preferences and purchasing practices and changes in the business models and strategies of our customers. This has led to a shift in the quantity, type and prices of products demanded by our customers. For example, demand has increased for multi-family housing units such as apartments and condominiums, which are typically smaller, with correspondingly less insulation, than single-family houses. These shifts have negatively impacted our sales and our profitability, and it is uncertain whether these shifts represent long-term changes in preferences.

Risks Relating to Our Common Stock

         Because there has not been any public market for our common stock, the market price and trading volume of our common stock may be volatile and you may not be able to resell your shares at or above the initial market price of our common stock following the Separation.

        Prior to the distribution relating to the Separation, there will have been no trading market for our common stock. An active trading market may not develop or be sustained for our common stock after the Separation, and we cannot predict the prices and volume at which our common stock will trade after the Separation. The market price of our common stock could fluctuate significantly due to a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including:

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failures of our operating results to meet the estimates of securities analysts or the expectations of our stockholders or changes by securities analysts in their estimates of our future earnings;



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announcements by us or our customers, suppliers or competitors;



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changes in laws or regulations which adversely affect our industry or us;



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changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles;



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general economic, industry and stock market conditions;



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future sales of our common stock by our stockholders;



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future issuances of our common stock by us; and



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the other factors described in these "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this Information Statement.

         A large number of our shares are or will be eligible for future sale, which may cause the market price for our common stock to decline.

        Upon completion of the Separation, we estimate that we will have outstanding an aggregate of approximately [    ·    ] shares of our common stock (based on [    ·    ] shares of Masco common stock outstanding on [    ·    ], 2015). All of those shares (other than those held by our "affiliates") will be freely tradable without restriction or registration under the Securities Act. Shares held by our affiliates, which include our directors and executive officers, can be sold subject to volume, manner of sale and

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notice provisions under Rule 144. We estimate that our directors and executive officers, who may be considered "affiliates" for purposes of Rule 144, will beneficially own approximately [    ·    ] shares, or [    ·    ]%, of our common stock immediately following the Separation. We are unable to predict whether large amounts of our common stock will be sold in the open market following the Separation. We are also unable to predict whether a sufficient number of buyers will be in the market at that time. As discussed in the immediately following risk factor, certain index funds will likely be required to sell shares of our common stock that they receive pursuant to the Separation. In addition, other Masco stockholders may sell the shares of our common stock they receive pursuant to the Separation for various reasons. For example, such stockholders may not believe our business profile or level of market capitalization as an independent company fits their investment objectives. A change in the level of analyst coverage following the Separation could also negatively impact demand for our shares. The sale of significant amounts of our common stock or the perception in the market that this will occur may lower the market price of our common stock.

         Because we do not expect our common stock will be included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, and it may not be included in other stock indices, significant amounts of our common stock will likely need to be sold in the open market where they may not meet with offsetting new demand.

        A portion of Masco's outstanding common stock is held by index funds tied to the Standard & Poor's 500 Index or other stock indices. Based on a review of publicly available information as of [    ·    ], 2015, we believe approximately [    ·    ] percent of Masco's outstanding common stock is held by index funds. Because we do not expect our common stock to be included in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, and it may not be included in other stock indices upon the completion of the Separation, index funds currently holding shares of Masco common stock will likely be required to sell the shares of our common stock they receive upon completion of the Separation. There may not be sufficient new buying interest to offset sales by those index funds. Accordingly, our common stock could experience a high level of volatility immediately following the distribution and, as a result, the price of our common stock could be adversely affected.

         Provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and certain provisions of Delaware law could delay or prevent a change in control of us.

        The existence of some provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws and Delaware law could discourage, delay or prevent a change in control of us that a stockholder may consider favorable. These include provisions:

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authorizing a large number of shares of stock that are not yet issued, which could have the effect of preventing or delaying a change in control if our board of directors issued shares to persons that did not support such change in control, or which could be used to dilute the stock ownership of persons seeking to obtain control of us;



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establishing advance notice requirements for nominations of candidates for election to our board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted on by stockholders at the annual stockholder meetings.

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        In addition, we are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which may have an anti-takeover effect with respect to transactions not approved in advance by our board of directors, including discouraging takeover attempts that could have resulted in a premium over the market price for shares of our common stock.

        These provisions apply even if a takeover offer may be considered beneficial by some stockholders and could delay or prevent an acquisition that our board of directors determines is not in our and our stockholders' best interests. See "Description of Capital Stock."

         We may issue preferred stock with terms that could dilute the voting power or reduce the value of our common stock.

        Our certificate of incorporation authorizes us to issue, without the approval of our stockholders, one or more classes or series of preferred stock having such designations, powers, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other rights, and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions as our board of directors generally may determine. The terms of one or more classes or series of preferred stock could dilute the voting power or reduce the value of our common stock. For example, we could grant holders of preferred stock the right to elect some number of our directors in all events or on the happening of specified events or the right to veto specified transactions. Similarly, the repurchase or redemption rights or dividend, distribution or liquidation preferences we could assign to holders of preferred stock could affect the residual value of the common stock. See "Description of Capital Stock—Preferred Stock."

         Our bylaws designate a state or federal court located within the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders' ability to obtain a preferred judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees.

        Our bylaws provide that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action or proceeding brought on our behalf, (ii) any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director, officer or other employee to us or our stockholders, (iii) any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of Delaware General Corporation Law, our certificate of incorporation (including any certificate of designations for any class or series of our preferred stock) or our bylaws, in each case, as amended from time to time, or (iv) any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, shall be a state or federal court located within the State of Delaware, in all cases subject to the court's having personal jurisdiction over the indispensable parties named as defendants. Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of our capital stock is deemed to have received notice of and consented to the foregoing provision. This forum selection provision may limit a stockholder's ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable or cost-effective for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees, which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and employees.

         We may not achieve the intended benefits of having an exclusive forum provision if it is found to be unenforceable.

        We have included an exclusive forum provision in our bylaws as described above. However, the enforceability of similar exclusive jurisdiction provisions in other companies' bylaws or certificates of incorporation has been challenged in legal proceedings, and it is possible that, in connection with any action, a court could find the exclusive jurisdiction provision contained in our bylaws to be inapplicable or unenforceable in such action. Although in June 2013 the Delaware Court of Chancery upheld the statutory and contractual validity of exclusive forum-selection bylaw provisions, the validity of such provisions is not yet settled law under the laws of Delaware. Furthermore, the Delaware Court of

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Chancery emphasized that such provisions may not be enforceable under circumstances where they are found to operate in an unreasonable or unlawful manner or in a manner inconsistent with a board's fiduciary duties. Also, it is uncertain whether non-Delaware courts consistently will enforce such exclusive forum-selection bylaw provisions. If a court were to find our choice of forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions and we may not obtain the benefits of limiting jurisdiction to the courts selected.

         We do not expect to declare any dividends in the foreseeable future.

        We do not anticipate declaring any cash dividends to holders of our common stock in the foreseeable future. Consequently, investors may need to rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investment. Investors seeking cash dividends should not invest in our common stock.

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

        We have made statements under the captions "Summary," "Risk Factors," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Business" and in other sections of this Information Statement that reflect our views about future performance. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "believe," "anticipate," "appear," "may," "might," "will," "should," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "assume," "seek," "forecast," "anticipates," "appears," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential" or "continue," the negative of these terms and other similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in our forward-looking statements. We caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Our future performance may be affected by our reliance on residential new construction, residential repair/remodel and commercial construction, our reliance on third-party suppliers and manufacturers, our ability to attract, develop and retain talented personnel and our sales and labor force, our ability to maintain consistent practices across our locations, our ability to maintain our competitive position, and our ability to realize the expected benefits of the Separation. We discuss many of the risks we face under the caption entitled "Risk Factors." Our forward-looking statements in this Information Statement speak only as of the date of this Information Statement. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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THE SEPARATION

General

        In September 2014, the Masco board of directors approved a plan to distribute to its stockholders all of the shares of common stock of TopBuild through the Separation. TopBuild is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Masco and at the time of the distribution will hold, through its subsidiaries, the assets and liabilities associated with Masco's Services Business. The Separation will be achieved through the distribution of 100% of the outstanding capital stock of TopBuild to holders of Masco common stock on the record date of [    ·    ], 2015. Masco holders of record will receive one share of TopBuild common stock for every [    ·    ] shares of Masco common stock. The distribution is expected to be completed on [    ·    ], 2015. Immediately following the distribution, Masco stockholders as of the record date will own 100% of the outstanding shares of common stock of TopBuild. Following the Separation, TopBuild will be an independent, publicly traded company, and Masco will retain no ownership interest in TopBuild.

        As defined in this Information Statement, "Services Business" refers to Masco's businesses comprising its Installation and Other Services segment, as reported in Masco's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), that distribute and install building products primarily for residential new construction, residential repair/remodel and commercial construction, throughout the United States. The assets and liabilities of the Services Business relate to a nationwide network of branches and distribution centers, as well as its customer and supplier relationships. See "Business" for more information.

        As part of the Separation, we will enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement and several other agreements to effect the Separation and provide a framework for our relationship with Masco after the Separation. These agreements will provide for the allocation between us and Masco of the assets, liabilities and obligations of Masco and its subsidiaries, and will govern the relationship between TopBuild and Masco after the Separation. In addition to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the other principal agreements to be entered into with Masco include:

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a Tax Matters Agreement;



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a Transition Services Agreements; and



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an Employee Matters Agreement.

        The Separation of TopBuild from Masco as described in this Information Statement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions. We cannot provide any assurances Masco will complete the Separation. For a more detailed description of these conditions, see "Conditions to the Distribution" below.

Background and Reasons for the Separation

        The Masco board of directors regularly reviews the various strategies and operations of each of its businesses to ensure that resources are deployed and activities are pursued in a manner believed to be in the best interests of Masco's stockholders. As part of its review process, the Masco board of directors, with input and advice from Masco's senior management and other advisors, evaluates different alternatives, including potential opportunities for dispositions, acquisitions, business combinations and separations, with the goal of enhancing stockholder value.

        In early 2014, with Masco's transition to a new chief executive officer, Masco's management and the Masco board of directors took a more detailed look at Masco's businesses, both individually and collectively. Working with the Masco board of directors, Masco's management made the determination to become more focused on Masco's building products companies, where brands, manufacturing and innovation are more critical business drivers. A strategic transaction involving the Services Business was

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thus one of the alternatives that the Masco board of directors considered as part of its strategic review process in the summer of 2014. As part of this evaluation, the Masco board of directors considered a number of potential transactions, including a spin-off, disposition and an initial public offering of the Services Business. The Masco board of directors also considered a number of other factors, including the strategic focus and flexibility of each of Masco's businesses, the ability of the Services Business and Masco's other businesses to compete and operate efficiently and effectively as separate public companies, the financial profile of the Services Business and Masco's other businesses, the potential reaction of investors and the timing and the probability of successful execution of the various alternatives considered and the risks associated with those alternatives.

        During September of 2014, the Masco board of directors continued to evaluate strategic alternatives, including a separation of the Services Business from Masco's other businesses. As a result of this evaluation, after considering the differences in the businesses and various other factors in light of the businesses at that time, together with input from its financial advisor, Greenhill & Co., Inc. and its outside counsel, Davis Polk &Wardwell LLP, the Masco board of directors determined that proceeding with the Separation at this time would be in the best interests of Masco and its stockholders.

        Specifically, the Masco board of directors concluded that the Separation will provide Masco and TopBuild with a number of opportunities and benefits, including the following:

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Strategic and Management Focus.  Permit the management team of each company to focus on its own strategic priorities with financial targets that best fit its own business and opportunities. We believe the Separation will enable each company's management teams to better position its business to capitalize on developing trends in its business, increase managerial focus to pursue its individual strategies, and leverage its key strengths to drive performance. The management of each resulting corporate group will be able to concentrate on its core concerns and growth opportunities, and will have increased flexibility to design and implement corporate policies and strategies based on the characteristics of its business.



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Investor Choice.  Provide investors, both current and prospective, with the ability to value the two companies based on their distinct business characteristics and make more targeted investment decisions based on those characteristics. Separating the two businesses will provide investors with a more targeted investment opportunities. As a result, the Separation may result in a combined post-Separation trading value in excess of the current trading value of Masco.



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Resource Allocation and Capital Deployment.  Allow each company to allocate resources and deploy capital in a manner consistent with its own priorities. The Services Business has operating characteristics and end customers that are different than Masco's other businesses, resulting in distinct business models, competitive positions and available growth opportunities. The Separation will enable each company's management team to implement a capital structure, dividend policy and growth strategy tailored to each unique business. Both businesses are expected to have direct access to the debt and equity capital markets to fund their respective growth strategies.

        The financial terms of the Separation, including the new indebtedness expected to be incurred by TopBuild or entities that are, or will become, prior to the completion of the Separation, subsidiaries of TopBuild, and the amount of the cash distribution to Masco has been determined by the Masco board of directors based on a variety of factors, including establishing an appropriate pro forma capitalization for TopBuild as a stand-alone company considering the historical earnings of Masco's Services Business and the level of indebtedness relative to earnings of various comparable companies.

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The Number of Shares You Will Receive

        For every [    ·    ] shares of Masco common stock you own at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on [    ·    ], 2015, the record date, you will receive one share of TopBuild common stock on the distribution date for the Separation.

Treatment of Fractional Shares

        The distribution agent will not distribute any fractional shares of our common stock to Masco stockholders. Instead, as soon as practicable on or after the distribution date for the Separation, the distribution agent for the distribution will aggregate fractional shares into whole shares, sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing prices and distribute the net cash proceeds from the sales, net of brokerage fees and commissions, transfer taxes and other costs and after making appropriate deductions of the amounts required to be held for United States federal income tax purposes, if any, pro rata to each holder who would otherwise have been entitled to receive a fractional share in the distribution. The distribution agent will determine when, how, through which broker-dealers and at what prices to sell the aggregated fractional shares. Recipients of cash in lieu of fractional shares will not be entitled to any interest on the amounts of payments made in lieu of fractional shares. The receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares generally will be taxable to the recipient stockholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes as described below in "Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Separation."

When and How You Will Receive the Distribution of TopBuild Shares

        Masco will distribute the shares of our common stock on [    ·    ], 2015 to holders of record on the record date. The distribution is expected to be completed following the NYSE market closing on the distribution date for the Separation. Masco's transfer agent and registrar, Computershare Trust Company, N.A. ("Computershare"), is expected to serve as transfer agent and registrar for the TopBuild common stock and as distribution agent in connection with the distribution.

        If you own Masco common stock as of 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the record date, the shares of TopBuild common stock that you are entitled to receive in the distribution will be issued electronically, as of the distribution date for the Separation, to your account as follows:

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Registered Stockholders.  If you own your shares of Masco stock directly, either in book-entry form through an account at Computershare and/or if you hold paper stock certificates, you will receive your shares of TopBuild common stock by way of direct registration in book-entry form. Registration in book-entry form is a method of recording stock ownership when no physical paper share certificates are issued to stockholders, as is the case in this distribution.

On or shortly after the distribution date for the Separation, the distribution agent will mail to you an account statement that indicates the number of shares of TopBuild common stock that have been registered in book-entry form in your name.

Stockholders having any questions concerning the mechanics of having shares of our common stock registered in book-entry form may contact Computershare at the address set forth in "Summary—Questions and Answers About the Separation and Distribution" in this Information Statement.

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Beneficial Stockholders.  Many Masco stockholders hold their shares of Masco common stock beneficially through a bank or brokerage firm. In such cases, the bank or brokerage firm would be said to hold the stock in "street name" and ownership would be recorded on the bank or brokerage firm's books. If you hold your Masco common stock through a bank or brokerage firm, your bank or brokerage firm will credit your account for the shares of TopBuild common stock that you are entitled to receive in the distribution. If you have any questions concerning

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the mechanics of having shares of common stock held in "street name," we encourage you to contact your bank or brokerage firm.

Treatment of Outstanding Compensation Awards

        For a discussion of provisions concerning retirement, health and welfare benefits to our employees upon completion of the separation, see "Employee Matters Agreement" below. The Separation is not a change-in-control and therefore will not entitle TopBuild officers to any change-in-control benefits.

        Incentive compensation awards generally will be treated as follows:

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Outstanding vested Masco stock options held by employees of TopBuild will remain Masco stock options and such employees will have the period of time following their separation with Masco as set forth in their award agreement to exercise these adjusted options.



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Outstanding unvested Masco stock options and restricted stock held by employees of TopBuild will be forfeited upon separation from service with Masco and replaced with TopBuild long-term incentive awards of generally equivalent value.

Treatment of Shares Held in 401(k) Plans

        The treatment of outstanding Masco common stock held in tax-qualified defined contribution retirement plans maintained by Masco will be subject to the same treatment as other outstanding shares of Masco common stock.

Results of the Separation

        After the Separation, we will be an independent, publicly traded company. Immediately following the Separation, we expect to have approximately [    ·    ] stockholders of record, based on the number of registered stockholders of Masco common stock on [    ·    ], 2015, and approximately [    ·    ] shares of TopBuild common stock outstanding. The actual number of shares to be distributed will be determined on the record date.

        Before the completion of the Separation, we will enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement and several other agreements with Masco to effect the Separation and provide a framework for our relationship with Masco after the Separation. These agreements will provide for the allocation between TopBuild and Masco of Masco's assets, liabilities and obligations subsequent to the Separation (including with respect to transition services, employee matters, tax matters and certain other commercial relationships).

        For a more detailed description of these agreements, see the section entitled "Agreements with Masco" included below. The distribution will not affect the number of outstanding shares of Masco common stock or any rights of Masco stockholders.

Incurrence of Debt

        We intend to enter into new financing arrangements in anticipation of the Separation. We expect to incur $200 million of indebtedness under a bank term loan, which we intend to use in part to fund a cash distribution to Masco immediately prior to the Separation. We also expect to enter into a $100 million to $150 million credit facility for working capital and other general corporate purposes. We will provide more information about these financing arrangements in an amendment to the Form 10 of which this Information Statement forms a part.

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Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Separation

        The following is a discussion of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Separation to U.S. Holders (as defined below) of Masco common stock. This discussion is based on the Code, applicable Treasury regulations, administrative interpretations and court decisions as in effect as of the date of this prospectus, all of which may change, possibly with retroactive effect. For purposes of this discussion, a "U.S. Holder" is a beneficial owner of Masco common stock that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

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a citizen or resident of the United States;



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a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or organized in or under the laws of the United States, any state therein or the District of Columbia; or



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an estate or trust the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source.

        This discussion addresses only the consequences of the Separation to U.S. Holders that hold Masco common stock as a capital asset. It does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be important to a U.S. Holder in light of that shareholder's particular circumstances or to a U.S. Holder subject to special rules, such as:

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a financial institution, regulated investment company or insurance company;



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a tax-exempt organization;



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a dealer or broker in securities, commodities or foreign currencies;



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a shareholder that holds Masco common stock as part of a hedge, appreciated financial position, straddle, conversion, or other risk reduction transaction;



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a shareholder that holds Masco common stock in a tax-deferred account, such as an individual retirement account; or



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a shareholder that acquired Masco common stock pursuant to the exercise of options or similar derivative securities or otherwise as compensation.

        If a partnership, or any entity treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, holds Masco common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in such partnership generally will depend on the status of the partners and the activities of the partnership. A partner in a partnership holding Masco common stock should consult its tax advisor.

        This discussion of material U.S. federal income tax consequences is not a complete analysis or description of all potential U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Separation. This discussion does not address tax consequences that may vary with, or are contingent on, individual circumstances. In addition, it does not address any U.S. federal, estate, gift or other non-income tax or any foreign, state or local tax consequences of the Separation. Accordingly, each holder of Masco common stock should consult his, her or its tax advisor to determine the particular U.S. federal, state or local or foreign income or other tax consequences of the Separation to such holder.

Tax Opinions

        The consummation of the Separation, along with certain related transactions, is conditioned upon the receipt of an opinion of tax counsel substantially to the effect that the Separation, together with certain related transactions, will qualify as a tax-free "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code and a tax-free distribution within the meaning of Section 355 of the Code (a "Tax Opinion"). In rendering the Tax Opinion given as of the date of this registration

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statement (the "Registration Statement Tax Opinion"), tax counsel has relied, and in rendering the Tax Opinion to be given as of the closing of the Separation (the "Closing Tax Opinion"), will rely, on (i) customary representations and covenants made by us and Masco, including those contained in certificates of officers of us and Masco, and (ii) specified assumptions, including an assumption regarding the completion of the Separation and certain related transactions in the manner contemplated by the transactions agreements. In addition, tax counsel has assumed in rendering the Registration Statement Tax Opinion, and tax counsel's ability to provide the Closing Date Tax Opinion will depend on, the absence of changes in existing facts or law between the date of this registration statement and the closing date of the Separation. If any of those representations, covenants or assumptions is inaccurate, tax counsel may not be able to provide the Closing Tax Opinion or the tax consequences of the Separation could differ from those described below. An opinion of tax counsel does not preclude the IRS or the courts from adopting a contrary position. Masco does not intend to obtain a ruling from the IRS on the tax consequences of the Separation or any of the related transactions.

The Separation

        Assuming that the Separation, together with certain related transactions, will qualify as a tax-free "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code and a tax-free distribution within the meaning of Section 355 of the Code, in general, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

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the Separation will not result in the recognition of income, gain or loss to Masco or us;



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no gain or loss will be recognized by, and no amount will be included in the income of, U.S. Holders of Masco common stock upon the receipt of our common stock;



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the aggregate tax basis of the shares of our common stock distributed in the Separation to a U.S. Holder of Masco common stock will be determined by allocating the aggregate tax basis such U.S. Holder has in the shares of Masco common stock immediately before such Separation between such Masco common stock and our common stock in proportion to the relative fair market value of each immediately following the Separation;



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the holding period of any shares of our common stock received by a U.S. Holder of Masco common stock in the Separation will include the holding period of the shares of Masco common stock held by a U.S. Holder prior to the Separation; and



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a U.S. Holder of Masco common stock that receives cash in lieu of a fractional share of our common stock will recognize capital gain or loss, measured by the difference between the cash received for such fractional share and the U.S. Holder's tax basis in that fractional share, determined as described above, and such gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder's holding period for such fractional share is more than one year as of the closing date of the Separation.

        If one share of our common stock is received with respect to more than one share of Masco common stock, the basis of each share of Masco common stock must be allocated to a segment of a share of our common stock received with respect thereto. The allocations must be made for all shares in proportion to their relative fair market values in a manner that reflects, to the greatest extent possible, that a share of our common stock is received with respect to shares of Masco common stock acquired on the same date and at the same price. To the extent this is not possible, the allocations must be made in a manner that minimizes the disparity in the holding periods of shares of Masco common stock whose basis is allocated to any particular share of our common stock. As a result, one segment of a share of our common stock may have a basis and holding period that differs from another segment of the same share.

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        In general, if the Separation does not qualify as a tax-free "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code and a tax-free distribution within the meaning of Section 355 of the Code, the Separation will be treated as a taxable dividend to holders of Masco common stock in an amount equal to the fair market value of our common stock received, to the extent of such holder's ratable share of Masco's earnings and profits. In addition, if the Separation does not qualify as a tax-free transaction under Sections 368(a)(1)(D) and 355 of the Code, Masco will recognize taxable gain, which could result in significant tax to Masco.

        Even if the Separation were otherwise to qualify as a tax-free transaction under Sections 368(a)(1)(D) and 355 of the Code, the Separation will be taxable to Masco under Section 355(e) of the Code if 50% or more of either the total voting power or the total fair market value of the stock of Masco or our common stock is acquired as part of a plan or series of related transactions that includes the Separation. If Section 355(e) applies as a result of such an acquisition, Masco would recognize taxable gain as described above, but the Separation would generally be tax-free to you. Under some circumstances, the Tax Matters Agreement would require us to indemnify Masco for the tax liability associated with the taxable gain. See "Agreements with Masco—Tax Matters Agreement."

        Under the Tax Matters Agreement, we will generally be required to indemnify Masco for the resulting taxes in the event that the Separation and/or related transactions fail to qualify for their intended tax treatment due to any action by us or any of our subsidiaries (see "Agreements with Masco—Tax Matters Agreement"). If the Separation were to be taxable to Masco, the liability for payment of such tax by Masco or by us under the Tax Matters Agreement could have a material adverse effect on Masco or us, as the case may be.

Information Reporting and Backup Withholding

        U.S. Treasury regulations generally require holders who own at least five percent of the total outstanding stock of Masco (by vote or value) and who receive our common stock pursuant to the Separation to attach to their U.S. federal income tax return for the year in which the Separation occurs a detailed statement setting forth certain information relating to the tax-free nature of the Separation. Masco and/or we will provide the appropriate information to each holder upon request, and each such holder is required to retain permanent records of this information.

        In addition, payments of cash to a U.S. Holder of Masco common stock in lieu of fractional shares of our common stock in the Separation may be subject to information reporting, unless the U.S. Holder provides the withholding agent with proof of an applicable exemption. Such payments that are subject to information reporting may also be subject to backup withholding, unless such U.S. Holder provides the withholding agent with a correct taxpayer identification number and otherwise complies with the requirements of the backup withholding rules. Backup withholding does not constitute an additional tax, but merely an advance payment, which may be refunded or credited against a U.S. Holder's U.S. federal income tax liability, provided the required information is timely supplied to the IRS.

Appraisal Rights

        No Masco stockholder will have any appraisal rights in connection with the Separation.

Listing and Trading of Our Common Stock

        As of the date of this information statement, there is no public market for our common stock. We expect to apply for listing of our common stock on the NYSE under the symbol "BLD."

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Trading Between Record Date and Distribution Date

        Beginning on [    ·    ], 2015 and continuing up to and including the distribution date for the Separation, we expect there will be two markets in Masco common stock: a "regular-way" market and an "ex-distribution" market. Shares of Masco common stock that trade on the "regular-way" market will trade with an entitlement to receive shares of TopBuild common stock in the distribution. Shares that trade on the "ex-distribution" market will trade without an entitlement to receive shares of TopBuild common stock in the distribution. Therefore, if you sell shares of Masco common stock in the "regular-way" market after 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the record date and up to and including through the distribution date, you will be selling your right to receive shares of TopBuild common stock in the distribution. If you own shares of Masco common stock at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the record date and sell those shares in the "ex-distribution" market, up to and including through the distribution date, you will still receive the shares of TopBuild common stock that you would be entitled to receive in respect of your ownership, as of the record date, of the shares of Masco common stock that you sold.

        Furthermore, beginning on [    ·    ], 2015 and continuing up to and including the distribution date for the Separation, we expect there will be a "when-issued" market in our common stock. "When-issued" trading refers to a sale or purchase made conditionally because the security has been authorized but not yet issued. The "when-issued" trading market will be a market for shares of TopBuild common stock that will be distributed to Masco stockholders on the distribution date. If you own shares of Masco common stock at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on the record date, you would be entitled to receive shares of our common stock in the distribution. You may trade this entitlement to receive shares of TopBuild common stock, without trading the shares of Masco common stock you own, in the "when-issued" market. On the first trading day following the distribution date, we expect "when-issued" trading with respect to TopBuild common stock will end and "regular-way" trading in TopBuild common stock will begin.

Conditions to the Distribution

        We expect the distribution will be effective on [    ·    ], 2015, the distribution date for the Separation, provided that, among other conditions described in the Separation and Distribution Agreement, the following conditions shall have been satisfied or waived by Masco in its sole discretion:

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the Masco board of directors will be satisfied that the distribution will be made out of surplus within the meaning of Section 170 of the Delaware General Corporation Law;



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the Masco board of directors will have approved the Separation and will not have abandoned the Separation or terminated the Separation and Distribution Agreement at any time prior to the distribution;



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the Separation-related restructuring transactions contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement (the "Restructuring Transactions") will have been completed;



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the SEC will have declared effective our registration statement on Form 10, of which this Information Statement is a part, under the Exchange Act, no stop order suspending the effectiveness of our Form 10 registration statement will be in effect, and no proceedings for such purpose will be pending before or threatened by the SEC, and this Information Statement will have been mailed to the holders of Masco common stock as of the record date;



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all actions and filings necessary or appropriate under applicable federal, state or foreign securities or "blue sky" laws and the rules and regulations thereunder will have been taken and, where applicable, become effective or accepted;



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our common stock to be delivered in the distribution will have been approved for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of issuance;

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the TopBuild board of directors, as named in this Information Statement, will have been duly elected, and the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of TopBuild, in substantially the form attached as exhibits to the registration statement of which this Information Statement is a part, will be in effect;



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each of the ancillary agreements contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement will have been executed and delivered by the parties thereto;



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Masco will have received an opinion of counsel, reasonably satisfactory to Masco, to the effect that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Restructuring Transactions and the distribution of the TopBuild common stock will qualify as a tax-free "reorganization" within the meaning of Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code and a tax-free distribution within the meaning of Section 355 of the Code;



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no applicable law will have been adopted, promulgated or issued that prohibits the consummation of the distribution or any of the transactions contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement;



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any material governmental approvals and consents and any material permits, registrations and consents from third parties, in each case, necessary to effect the distribution and to permit the operations of the TopBuild business after the distribution date substantially as conducted as of the date of the Separation and Distribution Agreement will have been obtained;



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a credit facility will have been made available to TopBuild by its lenders on terms and in amount satisfactory to Masco;



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no event or development will have occurred or exist that, in the judgment of the Masco board of directors, in its sole discretion, makes it inadvisable to effect the distribution or other transactions contemplated by the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

        The fulfillment of the foregoing conditions will not create any obligations on Masco's part to effect the Separation, and the Masco board of directors has reserved the right, in its sole discretion, to abandon, modify or change the terms of the Separation, including by accelerating or delaying the timing of the consummation of all or part of the distribution, at any time prior to the distribution date.

Agreements with Masco

        As part of our Separation from Masco, we will enter into a Separation and Distribution Agreement and several other agreements with Masco to effect the Separation and provide a framework for our relationships with Masco after the Separation. These agreements will provide for the allocation between us and Masco of the assets, liabilities and obligations of Masco and its subsidiaries, and will govern the relationships between TopBuild and Masco subsequent to the Separation (including with respect to transition services, employee matters, tax matters and certain other commercial relationships).

        In addition to the Separation and Distribution Agreement (which will contain many of the key provisions related to our Separation from Masco and the distribution of our shares of common stock to Masco stockholders), these agreements include, among others:

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an Employee Matters Agreement.

        The forms of the principal agreements described below have been filed as exhibits to the registration statement on Form 10 of which this Information Statement is a part. The following

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descriptions of these agreements are summaries of the material terms of these agreements; for the complete text of the forms of these agreements, please see the filed exhibits.

Separation and Distribution Agreement

        The Separation and Distribution Agreement will govern the overall terms of the Separation. Generally, the Separation and Distribution Agreement will include Masco's and our agreements relating to the restructuring steps to be taken to complete the Separation, including the assets and rights to be transferred, liabilities to be assumed and related matters.

        Subject to the receipt of required governmental and other consents and approvals and the satisfaction of other closing conditions, in order to accomplish the Separation, the Separation and Distribution Agreement will provide for Masco and us to transfer specified assets between the companies that will operate the Services Business after the distribution, on the one hand, and Masco's remaining businesses, on the other hand. The Separation and Distribution Agreement will require Masco and us to use reasonable efforts to obtain consents, approvals and amendments required to novate or assign the assets and liabilities that are to be transferred pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

        Unless otherwise provided in the Separation and Distribution Agreement or any of the related ancillary agreements, all assets will be transferred on an "as is, where is" basis. Generally, if the transfer of any assets or any claim or right or benefit arising thereunder requires a consent that will not be obtained before the distribution for the Separation, or if the transfer or assignment of any such asset or such claim or right or benefit arising thereunder would be ineffective or would adversely affect the rights of the transferor thereunder so that the intended transferee would not in fact receive all such rights, each of Masco and TopBuild will cooperate in a mutually agreeable arrangement under which the intended transferee would obtain the benefits and assume the obligations thereunder (including by sub-contract, sub-license or sub-lease to such transferee) or under which the transferor would enforce for the benefit of the transferee, with the transferee assuming the transferor's obligations, the rights of the transferor against any third party.

        The Separation and Distribution Agreement will specify those conditions that must be satisfied or waived by Masco prior to the completion of the Separation. In addition, Masco will have the right to determine the date and terms of the Separation, and will have the right, at any time until completion of the distribution, to determine to abandon or modify the distribution and to terminate the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

        In addition, the Separation and Distribution Agreement will govern the treatment of indemnification, insurance and litigation responsibility and management. Generally, the Separation and Distribution Agreement will provide for uncapped cross-indemnities principally designed to place financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of our business with us and financial responsibility for the obligations and liabilities of Masco's retained businesses with Masco. The Separation and Distribution Agreement will also establish procedures for handling claims subject to indemnification and related matters.

Tax Matters Agreement

        In connection with the Separation (together with certain related transactions), we and Masco will enter into a Tax Matters Agreement that will govern the parties' respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to taxes, including taxes arising in the ordinary course of business, and taxes, if any, incurred as a result of any failure of the Separation (or certain related transactions) to qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes. The Tax Matters Agreement will also set forth the respective obligations of the parties with respect to the filing of tax returns, the administration of tax contests and assistance and cooperation on tax matters.

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        In general, the Tax Matters Agreement will govern the rights and obligations that we and Masco have after the Separation with respect to taxes for both pre- and post-closing periods. Under the Tax Matters Agreement, Masco generally will be responsible for all of our pre-Separation income taxes that are reported on combined tax returns with Masco or any of its affiliates after the Separation. We will generally be responsible for all other income taxes and all non-income taxes primarily related to our assets and businesses that are due and payable after the Separation.

        In the event that the Separation and certain related transactions fail to qualify for their intended tax treatment, in whole or in part, and Masco is subject to tax as a result of such failure, the Tax Matters Agreement will determine whether Masco must be indemnified for any such tax by us. As a general matter, under the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement, we are required to indemnify Masco for any tax-related losses in connection with the Separation due to any action by us or any of our subsidiaries following the Separation. Therefore, in the event that the Separation and/or related transactions fail to qualify for their intended tax treatment due to any action by us or any of our subsidiaries, we will generally be required to indemnify Masco for the resulting taxes.

        The Tax Matters Agreement will further provide that:

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Without duplication of our indemnification obligations described in the prior paragraph, we will generally indemnify Masco against (i) taxes for which we are responsible (as described above); and (ii) any liability or damage resulting from a breach by us or any of our affiliates of a covenant made in the Tax Matters Agreement; and



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Masco will indemnify us against taxes for which Masco is responsible (as described above).

        In addition to the indemnification obligations described above, the indemnifying party will generally be required to indemnify the indemnified party against any interest, penalties, additions to tax, losses, assessments, settlements or judgments arising out of or incident to the event giving rise to the indemnification obligation, along with costs incurred in any related contest or proceeding.

        Further, the Tax Matters Agreement generally will prohibit us and our affiliates from taking certain actions that could cause the Separation and certain related transactions to fail to qualify for their intended tax treatment. In particular:

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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, neither we nor any of our subsidiaries may sell, exchange, distribute or otherwise dispose of any assets held by us or our subsidiaries, except for assets that, in the aggregate, do not constitute more than 5% of our total assets;



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation (or otherwise pursuant to a "plan" within the meaning of Section 355(e) of the Code), we may not cause or permit any business combination or transaction which, individually or in the aggregate, could result in one or more persons acquiring directly or indirectly a forty percent (40%) or greater interest in us for purposes of Section 355(e) of the Code;



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, we may not discontinue the active conduct of our business (within the meaning of Section 355(b)(2) of the Code);



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, we may not sell or otherwise issue our common stock, other than pursuant to issuances that satisfy certain regulatory safe harbors set forth in Treasury Regulations related to stock issued to employees and retirement plans;



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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, we may not redeem or otherwise acquire any of our common stock, other than pursuant to open-market repurchases of less than 20% of our common stock (in the aggregate);

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from and until the second anniversary of the Separation, we may not amend our certificate of incorporation (or other organizational documents) or take any other action, whether through a stockholder vote or otherwise, affecting the voting rights of our common stock; and



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more generally, we may not take any action that could reasonably be expected to cause the Separation and certain related transactions to fail to qualify as tax-free transactions under Section 368(a)(1)(D) and Section 355 of the Code.

        As described above, if we take any of the actions described above and such actions result in the failure of the Separation and certain related transactions to qualify for their intended tax treatment, we will be required to indemnify Masco against tax-related losses suffered in connection with the Separation. The amount of any such potential tax-related losses would generally be a function of the fair market value of our shares, Masco's historical tax basis in our assets and Masco's general tax profile, in each case as of the time of the Separation. Because these facts are unknown at this time and subject to fluctuation and uncertainty, there is significant uncertainty as to the range and amount of any such potential tax liability for which we may be liable. Such amount is not subject to any cap or similar limitation under the Tax Matters Agreement.

        The terms of the Tax Matters Agreement have not yet been finalized; changes, some of which may be material, may be made to the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement before it is finalized, including to the terms described above. You should read the full text of the Tax Matters Agreement, which will be filed with the SEC as an exhibit to the registration statement into which this Information Statement is incorporated.

Transition Services Agreement

        The Transition Services Agreement will set forth the terms on which Masco will provide to us, and we will provide to Masco, on a transition basis, certain services or functions that the companies historically have shared. Transition services will include various corporate services. We expect the agreement will provide for the provision of specified transition services, generally for a period of up to [    ·    ] months, with a possible extension of [    ·    ] months (an aggregate of [    ·    ] months). Compensation for transition services will be determined using an internal cost allocation methodology based on fully loaded cost (e.g., including an allocation of corporate overhead), or, in certain cases, may be based on terms and conditions comparable to those that would have been arrived at by parties bargaining at arm's-length.

Employee Matters Agreement

        The Employee Matters Agreement will govern Masco's and our compensation and employee benefit obligations with respect to the current and former employees and non-employee directors of each company, and generally will allocate liabilities and responsibilities relating to employee compensation and benefit plans and programs. The Employee Matters Agreement will provide for the treatment of outstanding Masco equity awards and certain other outstanding annual and long-term incentive awards. The Employee Matters Agreement will provide that, following the distribution for the Separation, our active employees generally will no longer participate in benefit plans sponsored or maintained by Masco and will commence participation in our benefit plans. The Employee Matters Agreement also will set forth the general principles relating to employee matters, including with respect to the assignment of employees, the assumption and retention of liabilities and related assets, expense reimbursements, workers' compensation, leaves of absence, the provision of comparable benefits, employee service credit, the sharing of employee information and the duplication or acceleration of benefits.

        The Employee Matters Agreement will also provide that (i) the distribution does not constitute a change in control under Masco's plans, programs, agreements or arrangements and (ii) the distribution

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and the assignment, transfer or continuation of the employment of employees with another entity will not constitute a severance event under applicable severance plans, programs, agreements or arrangements. See "Treatment of Outstanding Compensation Awards" for the treatment of Masco stock options and restricted stock awards.

Transferability of Shares of Our Common Stock

        The shares of our common stock that you will receive in the distribution for the Separation will be freely transferable, unless you are considered an "affiliate" of ours under Rule 144 under the Securities Act. Persons who can be considered our affiliates after the separation generally include individuals or entities that directly, or indirectly through one or more intermediaries, control, are controlled by or are under common control with us, and may include certain of our officers and directors. In addition, individuals who are affiliates of Masco on the distribution date may be deemed to be affiliates of ours. We estimate that our directors and executive officers, who may be considered "affiliates" for purposes of Rule 144, will beneficially own approximately [    ·    ] shares of our common stock immediately following the distribution. See "Ownership of Our Stock" included elsewhere in this Information Statement for more information. Our affiliates may sell shares of our common stock received in the distribution only:

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under a registration statement that the SEC has declared effective under the Securities Act; or



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under an exemption from registration under the Securities Act, such as the exemption afforded by Rule 144.

        In general, under Rule 144 as currently in effect, an affiliate will be entitled to sell, within any three-month period, a number of shares of our common stock that does not exceed the greater of:

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one percent of our common stock then outstanding; or



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the average weekly trading volume of our common stock during the four calendar weeks preceding the filing of a notice on Form 144 for the sale.

        Rule 144 also includes notice requirements and restrictions governing the manner of sale for sales by our affiliates. Sales may not be made under Rule 144 unless certain information about us is publicly available.

Reason for Furnishing This Information Statement

        This Information Statement is being furnished solely to provide information to Masco stockholders who are entitled to receive shares of our common stock in the distribution. The Information Statement is not, and is not to be construed as, an inducement or encouragement to buy, hold or sell any of our securities. We believe the information contained in this Information Statement is accurate as of the date set forth on the cover. Changes may occur after that date and neither Masco nor we undertake any obligation to update such information except in the normal course of our respective public disclosure obligations.

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DIVIDEND POLICY

        We do not currently anticipate declaring any cash dividends to holders of our common stock in the foreseeable future. Moreover, the declaration and amount of all dividends to holders of our common stock will be at the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon many factors, including our financial condition, earnings, cash flows, capital requirements of our business, covenants associated with our debt obligations, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, industry practice and other factors the board of directors deems relevant.

        We are a holding company and have no direct operations. As a result, we will be able to pay dividends on our common stock only from available cash on hand and distributions received from our subsidiaries. There can be no assurance we will continue to pay any dividend even if we commence the payment of dividends.

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CAPITALIZATION

        The following table sets forth our capitalization as of December 31, 2014:

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on a pro forma basis assuming the Separation, the incurrence of debt and other matters (as discussed in "The Separation") was effective December 31, 2014.

        The pro forma adjustments are based upon available information and assumptions that management believes are reasonable; however, such adjustments are subject to change based on the finalization of the terms of the Separation and the agreements which define our relationship with Masco after the completion of the Separation. In addition, such adjustments are estimates and may not prove to be accurate.

        You should read the information in the following table together with "Selected Historical Combined Financial Data," "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," "Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements" and our combined financial statements and the related notes included elsewhere in this Information Statement.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

        The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements presented below have been derived from our historical combined financial statements included in this Information Statement. While the historical combined financial statements reflect the past financial results of Masco's Services Business, these pro forma statements give effect to the separation of that business into an independent, publicly traded company. The pro forma adjustments to reflect the Separation include:

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the distribution of our common stock to Masco stockholders;



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the expected incurrence of an aggregate of $[    ·    ] million in new debt; and



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the expected cash dividend of $[    ·    ] million to Masco.

        The pro forma adjustments to our combined statement of operations are those which are directly attributable to the Separation, factually supportable and expected to have a continuing impact. The pro forma adjustments to our combined balance sheet are those that are factually supportable and directly attributable to the transaction. The pro forma adjustments are based on available information and assumptions we believe are reasonable; however, such adjustments are subject to change as the costs of operating as a stand-alone company are determined. In addition, such adjustments are estimates and may not prove to be accurate. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements do not reflect all of the costs of operating as a stand-alone company, including additional information technology, tax, accounting, treasury, legal, investor relations, insurance and other similar expenses associated with operating as a stand-alone company. We believe, however, that historical allocations of Masco's overhead expenses that are reflected in our historical combined statements of operation are reasonable.

        Subject to the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Masco will generally pay all nonrecurring third-party costs and expenses related to the Separation and incurred prior to the completion of the Separation. Such nonrecurring amounts are expected to include costs to separate and/or duplicate information technology systems, investment banker fees (other than fees and expenses in connection with the debt financing), third-party legal and accounting fees, and similar costs in each case, incurred prior to the completion of the Separation. After the completion of the Separation, subject to the terms of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, all costs and expenses related to the Separation incurred by either Masco or us will be borne by the party incurring the costs and expenses.

        The unaudited pro forma combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 has been prepared as though the Separation occurred on January 1, 2014. The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet at December 31, 2014 has been prepared as though the separation occurred on December 31, 2014. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements are for illustrative purposes only, and do not reflect what our financial position and results of operations would have been had the separation occurred on the dates indicated and are not necessarily indicative of our future financial position and future results of operations.

        The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with our historical combined financial statements and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" included in this Information Statement. The unaudited pro forma combined financial statements constitute forward-looking information and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. See "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" included elsewhere in this Information Statement.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

See notes to unaudited pro forma combined financial data.

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

See notes to unaudited pro forma combined financial statements.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA

(A)

Represents adjustments to interest expense and amortization of debt issuance costs related to approximately $[    ·    ] million of debt that we expect to incur as described in Note (G) below. We expect the interest rate on the debt to be approximately [    ·    ]%. Interest expense may be higher or lower if our actual interest rate or credit ratings change. A 10% change to the annual interest rate would change interest expense by approximately $[    ·    ] million on an annual basis.

(B)

Reflects the tax effects of the pro forma adjustments at the applicable statutory income tax rate adjusted for the impact of changes in the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets. The effective tax rate of TopBuild could be different (either higher or lower) depending on activities subsequent to the Separation. The impact of pro forma adjustments on long-term deferred tax assets and liabilities was offset against existing long-term deferred tax assets and liabilities reflected in our historical combined balance sheet based on jurisdiction.

(C)

The number of TopBuild common shares used to compute basic earnings per share is based on: (a) the number of TopBuild common shares assumed to be outstanding on the distribution date based on the distribution described in Note (I) below and (b) the assumption that the Separation occurred as of January 1, 2014 and that all shares will remain outstanding during the year.

(D)

The number of shares used to compute diluted earnings per share is based on the number of common shares of TopBuild as described in Note (C) above, plus incremental shares assuming exercise of dilutive outstanding options and restricted stock awards. This calculation may not be indicative of the dilutive effect that will actually result from TopBuild stock-based awards issued in connection with the adjustment of outstanding Masco stock-based awards or the grant of new stock-based awards. The number of dilutive common shares underlying TopBuild stock-based awards issued in connection with the adjustment of outstanding Masco stock-based awards will not be determined until the distribution date or shortly thereafter.

(E)

Reflects a $[    ·    ] million cash distribution to Masco prior to the Separation based on the assumed net proceeds of the debt described in Note (G) below. The amount of cash proceeds received from debt incurred prior to the Separation, and thus the amount of cash distributed to Masco, will depend on market conditions at the time we incur the debt, which is not certain at this time.

(F)

Accounts receivable due from related parties includes $[    ·    ] million of trade related party receivables. These receivables may be adjusted to reflect the Separation and Distribution Agreement between the parties that will be effective as of the completion of the Separation.

(G)

Reflects the anticipated incurrence of $[    ·    ] million of debt, net of estimated debt issuance costs of $[    ·    ]. We expect the debt to be comprised of long-term debt and other financing arrangements.

(H)

Reflects the pro forma recapitalization of our equity. As of the distribution date, Masco's net investment in our business will be exchanged to reflect the distribution of our common shares to Masco shareholders. Masco shareholders will receive common shares based on an expected distribution ratio of [    ·    ] TopBuild common shares for every one Masco common share.

(I)

Reflects the issuance by us of an assumed [    ·    ] shares of our common stock, par value of $1.00 per share, to be distributed to holders of record of Masco common stock in connection with the

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Separation and the elimination of Parent Company investment and adjustments to capital in excess of par value to reflect the following:

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SELECTED HISTORICAL COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA

        The following table sets forth selected historical combined financial data that should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and our combined financial statements and notes thereto included in this Information Statement. The combined statements of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and the combined balance sheet data as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are derived from our audited combined financial statements included in this Information Statement. The combined statements of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 and the combined balance sheet data as of December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 are derived from our unaudited combined financial statements not included in this Information Statement. The selected historical combined financial data in this section is not intended to replace our historical combined financial statements and the related notes thereto. Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of future results.

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

        The financial and business analysis below provides information which we believe is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our combined financial position, results of operations and cash flows. This financial and business analysis should be read in conjunction with the combined financial statements and related notes.

        The following discussion and certain other sections of this Information Statement contain statements reflecting our views about our future performance. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "assume," "seek," "appear," "may," "should," "will," "forecast" and similar references to future periods. These views involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict and, accordingly, our actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in such forward-looking statements. We caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. In addition to the various factors included in "—Overview," "—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" and "—Material Trends in Our Business" sections, our future performance may be affected by our reliance on residential new construction, residential repair/remodel and commercial construction, our reliance on third-party suppliers and manufacturers, our ability to attract, develop and retain talented personnel and our sales and labor force, our ability to maintain consistent practices across our locations, our ability to maintain our competitive position, and our ability to realize the expected benefits of the Separation. These and other factors are discussed in detail under the caption "Risk Factors" of this Information Statement. Any forward-looking statement made by us speaks only as of the date on which it was made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. Unless required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

        We are the leading installer and distributor of insulation products to the United States construction industry, based on revenue. We provide insulation installation services nationwide through our Contractor Services business, which has over 190 installation branches located in 43 states. We distribute insulation nationwide through our Service Partners business from our 72 distribution centers located in 35 states. Our installation and distribution business segments represented 64% and 36%, respectively, of our net sales of $1.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2014. Our installation and distribution segments serve three lines of business: residential new construction, residential repair/remodel and commercial construction. In addition to insulation products, we also install or distribute other building products, including rain gutters, garage doors, fireplaces, shower enclosures, closet shelving and roofing. Further, we are a leader in building science through, among other things, our Environments For Living® program and our residential home energy rating services.

        Our businesses comprise the Masco Corporation Installation and Other Services segment. On September 30, 2014, Masco announced strategic initiatives designed to drive shareholder value, including the Separation of our businesses through a tax-free distribution of our stock to Masco's stockholders. The Separation is expected to be completed in the second half of 2015. For more information, see "The Separation" included elsewhere in this Information Statement. We were incorporated in Delaware in February 2015 as Masco SpinCo Corp. We changed our name to TopBuild Corp. on March 20, 2015. Our Installation Services business, previously known as Masco Contractor Services, has been renamed TruTeam Contractor Services. Our Distribution Services business will still continue to operate under the Service Partners name.

        Our results include allocations of general corporate expenses that were incurred by Masco for functions such as corporate human resources, finance and legal, including salaries, benefits and other

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related costs. The costs allocated to us for these functions totaled $22.0 million, $22.1 million and $20.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. These expenses have been allocated to TopBuild based on revenues. In addition to the general corporate expenses, Masco incurs actual expenses on behalf of our business that are allocated to us based on direct usage or benefit. These expenses were allocated to our segments based on sales, have been included in segment operating profit (loss) and were $17.8 million, $16.0 million and $20.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. These costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. These allocated costs may not reflect the actual expenses that we would have incurred had we operated as a stand-alone company. The actual costs we would have incurred had we operated as a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure.

        All of our net sales have historically been generated in the United States.

2014 Results

        In 2014, our results were positively affected by increased sales volume of residential new construction and commercial construction activity and increased selling prices. Our sales volume increased across our businesses; our Installation segment contributed sales volume increases of two percent and our Distribution segment contributed sales volume increases of three percent, to our total sales increase, compared to 2013. Selling price increases, primarily in our Installation segment, increased our sales by three percent compared to 2013. Our operating results were positively affected by increased sales volume and a more favorable relationship between selling prices and commodity costs. We also benefitted from our past business rationalizations and other cost savings initiatives, including headcount reductions and a significant ERP system implementation.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our combined financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of any contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We regularly review our estimates and assumptions, which are based upon historical experience, as well as current economic conditions and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of certain assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.

        We believe that the following critical accounting policies are affected by significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our combined financial statements.

Revenue Recognition and Receivables

        We recognize revenue as title to products and risk of loss transfers to customers for our Distribution segment. We recognize revenue for our Installation segment on the percentage of completion method of accounting based on the amount of material installed and associated labor costs at our customers' locations compared to the total expected cost for the contract. The amount of revenue recognized for our Installation segment which had not been billed as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $23.6 million and $24.2 million respectively. We record estimated reductions to revenue for customer programs and incentive offerings, including special pricing and other volume-based

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incentives. We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. In addition, we monitor our customer receivable balances and the credit worthiness of our customers on an on-going basis. During downturns in our markets, declines in the financial condition and creditworthiness of customers impact the credit risk of the receivables involved and we have incurred bad debt expense related to customer defaults.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

        We record the excess of purchase cost over the fair value of net tangible assets of acquired companies as goodwill or other identifiable intangible assets. In the fourth quarter of each year, or as events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount, we complete the impairment testing of goodwill utilizing a discounted cash flow method. We selected this methodology because we believe that it is comparable to what would be used by other market participants. We have defined our reporting units and completed the impairment testing of goodwill at the operating segment level, as defined by accounting guidance. Our operating segments are reporting units that engage in business activities for which discrete financial information, including five-year forecasts, is available.

        Determining market values using a discounted cash flow method requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions, including long-term projections of cash flows, market conditions and appropriate discount rates. Our judgments are based on historical experience, current market trends, consultations with external valuation specialists and other information. While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation methodology are reasonable, changes to estimates and assumptions could result in different outcomes. In estimating future cash flows, we rely on internally generated five-year forecasts for sales and operating profits, including capital expenditures, and generally a one to three percent long-term assumed annual growth rate of cash flows for periods after the five-year forecast. We generally develop these forecasts based upon, among other things, recent sales data for existing products, and estimated U.S. housing starts. In 2014, we utilized estimated U.S. housing starts, from independent industry sources, growing from current levels to 1.45 million units in 2019 (terminal growth year) and operating profit margins improving to approximate historical levels for those reporting units by 2019 (terminal growth year).

        If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, we measure the possible goodwill impairment based upon an allocation of the estimate of fair value of the reporting unit to all of the underlying assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any previously unrecognized intangible assets (Step Two Analysis). The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill. An impairment loss is recognized to the extent that a reporting unit's recorded goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of goodwill.

        In 2014 and 2013, we did not recognize any impairment charges for goodwill. As of December 31, 2014, net goodwill reflected $762.0 million of accumulated impairment losses, relating primarily to impairment charges taken in 2008-2010 following the substantial decrease in U.S. housing starts after the financial crisis of 2007-2008.

        A ten percent decrease in the estimated fair value of our reporting units at December 31, 2014 would not have resulted in any additional analysis of goodwill impairment for any additional reporting unit.

        Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. We evaluate the remaining useful lives of amortizable identifiable intangible assets at each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining periods of amortization.

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Income Taxes

        We applied a method that allocated current and deferred taxes to the members of TopBuild, as if it were a separate taxpayer.

        The accounting guidance for income taxes requires that the future realization of deferred tax assets depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income in future periods. Possible sources of taxable income include taxable income in carryback periods, the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences recorded as a deferred tax liability, tax-planning strategies that generate future income or gains in excess of anticipated losses in the carry-forward period and projected future taxable income.

        If, based upon all available evidence, both positive and negative, it is more likely than not (more than 50 percent likely) such deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. Significant weight is given to positive and negative evidence that is objectively verifiable. A company's three-year cumulative loss position is significant negative evidence in considering whether deferred tax assets are realizable and the accounting guidance restricts the amount of reliance we can place on projected taxable income to support the recovery of the deferred tax assets.

        We have recorded a valuation allowance against our U.S. Federal and certain state deferred tax assets as a non-cash charge to income tax expense. In reaching this conclusion, we considered the significant decline in the residential new construction market, high level of foreclosure activity and the slower than anticipated recovery in the U.S. housing market which led to U.S. operating losses, causing us to be in a three-year cumulative U.S. loss position.

        During 2010, 2011 and 2012, objective and verifiable negative evidence, such as continued U.S. operating losses and significant impairment charges for U.S. goodwill in 2010, continued to outweigh positive evidence necessary to reduce the valuation allowance. As a result, we recorded increases in the valuation allowance against our U.S. Federal deferred tax assets as a non-cash charge to income tax expense in 2010, 2011 and 2012.

        Although the recent strengthening in residential new construction activity has resulted in profitability in our U.S. operations in 2013 and 2014, we continue to record a full valuation allowance against the U.S. Federal and certain state deferred tax assets as we remained in a three-year cumulative loss position throughout 2013 and 2014.

        Should we determine that we would not be able to realize our remaining deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be recorded in the period such determination is made. The need to maintain a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets may cause greater volatility in our effective tax rate.

        It is reasonably possible that the continued improvements in our U.S. operations could result in the objective positive evidence necessary to warrant the reversal of all or a portion of the valuation allowance by the end of 2015. Until such time, the profits from our U.S. operations will be offset by the net operating loss carryforward.

        We file our income tax returns as a member of the Masco consolidated group for federal and certain state jurisdictions. As a result, certain tax attributes, primarily the net operating loss carryforward, are treated as an asset of the Masco group and may be utilized by the Masco group through the end of December 31, 2015, Masco's tax year end. It is anticipated a significant portion and possibly all of our U.S. Federal net operating loss carryforward will be utilized by the Masco consolidated group.

        The current accounting guidance allows the recognition of only those income tax positions that have a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities. We believe that there is an increased potential for volatility in our effective tax rate because this threshold allows changes in the income tax environment and the inherent complexities of income

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tax law in a substantial number of jurisdictions to affect the computation of the liability for uncertain tax positions to a greater extent.

        While we believe we have adequately assessed for our uncertain tax positions, amounts asserted by taxing authorities could vary from our assessment of uncertain tax positions. Accordingly, provisions for tax-related matters, including interest and penalties, could be recorded in income tax expense in the period revised assessments are made.

Litigation

        We are subject to lawsuits and pending or asserted claims in the ordinary course of our business. Liabilities and costs associated with these matters require estimates and judgments based upon our professional knowledge and experience and that of our legal counsel. When estimates of our exposure for lawsuits and pending or asserted claims meet the criteria for recognition under accounting guidance, amounts are recorded as charges to earnings. The ultimate resolution of these exposures may differ due to subsequent developments.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        Historically, we have largely funded our growth through cash provided by our operations, combined with support from Masco through its operating cash flows, its long-term bank debt and its issuance of securities in the financial markets, including issuances for certain mergers and acquisitions.

        Following the Separation, we expect to have access to liquidity through our cash from operations and available borrowing capacity under our anticipated new credit facility. Undrawn capacity under our credit facility, together with other credit facilities we may enter into from time to time, is expected to provide us additional borrowing capacity for working capital and other general corporate purposes. Substantially concurrent with the Separation, we expect to borrow $200 million under a bank term loan, the proceeds of which will be used to finance a $200 million cash dividend to Masco in connection with the Separation.

        We had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $3.0 million at both December 31, 2014 and 2013. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of overnight interest bearing money market demand and time deposit accounts.

        We occasionally use performance bonds to ensure completion of our work on certain larger customer contracts that can span multiple accounting periods. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had performance bonds outstanding, totaling $14.1 million and $11.9 million, respectively. Performance bonds generally do not have stated expiration dates; rather, we are released from the bonds as the contractual performance is completed. In addition, at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, we had $5.4 million and $5.2 million of other types of bonds outstanding, principally license-related.

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Cash Flows

        Significant sources and (uses) of cash in the past three years are summarized as follows, in thousands:

        We are focused on managing our working capital and cash flows. As of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our working capital was 6.5% and 8.4% of net sales, respectively. One of our objectives in managing working capital is to reduce working capital as a percentage of net sales. This can be accomplished by a number of factors including timelier collections of accounts receivables or improving payment terms with our suppliers. The reduction in working capital as a percentage of net sales from 2013 to 2014 was the result of increased sales and improved management of accounts receivable and inventory. In addition, accounts payable increased due to improved terms with suppliers and higher material purchased driven by increased customer demand and growth in the Commercial line of business.

        Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2014 increased $47.2 million from the comparable period ended December 31, 2013, primarily attributable to an increase in net earnings of $22.1 million driven by increased sales volume of residential new construction and commercial construction activity. In addition, cash from operations in 2014 benefited from improved working capital of $15.6 million.

        Net cash used for investing activities in 2014 was $11.3 million, and included $13.1 million for capital expenditures. Cash provided by investing activities included primarily $1.0 million of net proceeds from the disposition of property and equipment.

        Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased $126.6 million from the comparable period ended December 31 2012, primarily attributable to an increase in net earnings of $179.4 million, as the loss in 2012 of $192.1 million was reduced to a loss of $12.7 million in 2013. The 2012 loss included a charge for litigation settlement of $76.0 million and a loss on discontinued operations of $37.7 million. Operating results for 2013 compared to 2012, excluding the 2012 litigation charge, improved by $64.0 million driven by increased sales volume of residential new construction and commercial construction activity partially offset by a decrease in working capital of $16.1 million.

        Net cash used for investing activities in 2013 was $14.3 million, and included $14.0 million for capital expenditures.

        Net cash used for operations in 2012 was $101.9 million consisted primarily of net loss adjusted for non-cash and certain other items, including depreciation and amortization expense of $29.6 million, a $40.5 million net change in deferred taxes and $11.3 million net increase from working capital.

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        Net cash used for investing activities in 2012 was $3.7 million, and included $11.3 million for capital expenditures. Cash provided by investing activities included primarily $7.4 million of net proceeds from the disposition of businesses and $1.1 million from the disposition of property and equipment.

        For 2015, capital expenditures, excluding any potential 2015 acquisitions, are expected to be approximately $16.0 million. For 2015, depreciation and amortization expense, excluding any potential 2015 acquisitions, is expected to be approximately $13.5 million. The decrease in expected depreciation and amortization expense for 2015 is due to lower depreciation related to the software system that was fully depreciated in 2014.

        Costs of environmental responsibilities and compliance with existing environmental laws and regulations have not had, nor do we expect them to have, a material effect on our capital expenditures, financial position or results of operations.

Combined Results of Operations

        We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP in the United States. However, we believe that certain non-GAAP performance measures and ratios, used in managing the business, may provide users of this financial information with additional meaningful comparisons between current results and results in prior periods. Non-GAAP performance measures and ratios should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, our reported results.

        The following table sets forth our net sales and gross and operating profit (loss) and margins, as reported in our combined statement of operations, dollars in thousands:

Sales and Operations

        Net sales for 2014 increased seven percent or $100.6 million to $1,512.1 million. The increase was driven by sales volume growth in both Installation and Distribution segments. Our sales benefited from increased volume in residential new construction and commercial construction activity, increased insulation sales volume also driven by changing building code requirements, as well as increased selling prices.

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        Net sales for 2013 increased 17 percent or $203.6 million. Net sales for 2012 increased 12 percent or $131.3 million. Both years were positively affected by increased sales volume in both Installation and Distribution segments, primarily due to increased residential new construction and commercial construction activity and, to a lesser extent, residential repair and remodel activity. In addition, both years benefited from increased insulation sales volume driven by changing building code requirements, as well as increased selling prices.

        Our gross profit margins were 21.9 percent, 21.4 percent and 19.3 percent for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Our increases in gross profit margins reflect increased sales volume and the related absorption of fixed costs, a more favorable relationship between selling prices and material costs and the benefits associated with rationalization and cost savings initiatives.

        Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of sales were 19.2 percent, 19.7 percent and 22.6 percent for 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Reduced selling, general and administrative expense as a percent of sales is a result of increasing sales volume and price and benefits associated with business rationalizations and other cost savings initiatives.

        Our selling, general and administrative expenses include allocations of Masco general corporate expenses of $22.0 million, $22.1 million and $20.9 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Such expenses may not be indicative of our General Corporate expense in the future.

        Operating margins, as reported, for 2014, 2013 and 2012 were 2.7 percent, 1.7 percent and (9.6) percent, respectively. Operating margins, before general corporate expense and litigation settlements for 2014, 2013 and 2012 were 4.1 percent, 3.3 percent and (1.6) percent, respectively. Improvements in operating margins in 2014, 2013 and 2012 were positively affected by a more favorable relationship between selling prices and commodity costs, increased sales volume and the benefits associated with business rationalizations and other cost savings initiatives.

Other Income (Expense), Net

        Interest expense was $12.4 million, $13.4 million and $13.9 million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and was allocated by Masco. Such expense may not be indicative of our interest expense in the future.

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

        Income (loss) from continuing operations was $10.5 million, $(11.5) million, and $(154.4) million in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Loss from continuing operations in 2012 includes litigation settlement charges of $76.0 million.

        Our effective tax rate for the income (loss) from continuing operations was 63 percent, 207 percent and 19 percent tax expense in 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Compared to our normalized tax rate of 36 percent, the variance in the effective tax rate in 2014, 2013 and 2012 was due primarily to changes in the U.S. Federal and certain state valuation allowances.

Material Trends in Our Business

        We believe there are several meaningful trends that indicate U.S. housing demand will recover to levels consistent with the historical average of the past 50 years in the long term. These trends include low interest rates relative to historical averages, the aging of housing stock and population growth. We expect these trends to also drive long-term growth in repair/remodel expenditures and commercial construction activity. We believe that our strong financial position, together with our ongoing focus on continuous improvement will allow us to drive long-term growth and create value for our shareholders.

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        We normally experience stronger sales during the third and fourth calendar quarters, corresponding with the peak season for residential new construction and residential repair/remodel activity. Sales during the winter weather months are seasonally slower due to the lower construction activity. Historically, the installation of insulation lags housing starts by several months.

Business Segment Results

        The following table sets forth our net sales and operating profit (loss) information by business segment, dollars in thousands.