Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 23, 2024

ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Pennsylvania	1-2116	23-0366390
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2500 Columbia Avenue P.O. Box 3001 Lancaster, Pennsylvania		17603
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (717) 397-0611

(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of


☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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

    Title of each class

    Trading
Symbol(s)

    Name of each exchange on which registered

    Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share

    AWI

    New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

Section 8 – Other Events

Item 8.01. Other Events

On October 23, 2024 Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.308 per share of outstanding common stock payable on November 21, 2024 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 7, 2024. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

    No. 99.1
 
No. 104

    Press Release of Armstrong World Industries, Inc. dated October 23, 2024
 
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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC.

By:		/s/ Austin K. So
		Austin K. So
		Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer

Date: October 23, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

Armstrong World Industries Announces Increase in Quarterly Dividend

LANCASTER, Pa., Oct. 23, 2024 – Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI), a leader in the design, innovation and manufacture of ceiling and wall solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a 10% increase in the company’s quarterly cash dividend to $0.308 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on November 21, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 7, 2024.

“This announcement marks the sixth consecutive annual increase since we initiated our dividend program in 2018. This growth reflects our ability to generate free cash flow as well as the Board of Director’s continued confidence in our long-term growth strategy,” said AWI Senior Vice President and CFO Chris Calzaretta. “With our healthy balance sheet and track record of strong free cash flow growth, we remain committed to returning cash to shareholders as an important pillar of our capital allocation framework.”

The declaration and payment of future dividends and capital allocations will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will be dependent upon, among other things, the company's financial position, results of operations and cash flow.

About Armstrong

Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative ceiling and wall solutions in the Americas. With $1.3 billion in revenue in 2023, AWI has approximately 3,500 employees and a manufacturing network of 19 facilities, plus seven facilities dedicated to its WAVE joint venture. For over 160 years, Armstrong has pursued innovation and manufacturing excellence to deliver products and services to our customers that can transform how people design, build and experience spaces with aesthetics, acoustics, well-being and sustainability in mind.

Contact
Theresa Womble, tlwomble@armstrongceilings.com or (717) 396-6354

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