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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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x	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended November 26, 2016



o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 0-6365

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APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Minnesota		41-0919654
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4400 West 78^th Street – Suite 520, Minneapolis, MN		55435
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 835-1874

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

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

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

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

As of January 4, 2017, 28,646,308 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.33 1/3 per share, were outstanding.

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APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES



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PART I	Financial Information

Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited):

	Consolidated Balance Sheets	3

	Consolidated Results of Operations	4

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings	5

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6

	Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity	7

	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	8

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	20

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	20

PART II	Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	20

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	20

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	20

Item 6.	Exhibits	21

Signatures		22

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.	Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)



(In thousands, except stock data)	November 26, 2016			February 27, 2016
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	51,599		$	60,470
Short-term available for sale securities	30,635			30,173
Restricted cash	14,884			—
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts	188,442			172,832
Inventories	73,161			63,386
Deferred tax assets	—			1,820
Other current assets	6,770			8,112
Total current assets	365,491			336,793
Property, plant and equipment, net	229,556			202,462
Available for sale securities	10,962			12,519
Deferred tax assets	395			—
Goodwill	74,308			73,996
Intangible assets	19,460			19,862
Other non-current assets	17,073			11,808
Total assets	$	717,245		$	657,440
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	65,087		$	64,762
Accrued payroll and related benefits	42,132			39,946
Accrued self-insurance reserves	8,581			7,818
Other current liabilities	32,369			29,339
Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts	36,786			31,890
Accrued income taxes	3,439			3,626
Total current liabilities	188,394			177,381
Long-term debt	20,400			20,400
Long-term self-insurance reserves	8,008			7,137
Deferred tax liabilities	—			4,972
Other non-current liabilities	48,266			41,355
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 13)
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock of $0.33-1/3 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 28,646,488 and 28,683,948, respectively	9,549			9,561
Additional paid-in capital	148,379			145,528
Retained earnings	323,070			282,477
Common stock held in trust	(863		)	(837		)
Deferred compensation obligations	863			837
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(28,821		)	(31,371		)
Total shareholders’ equity	452,177			406,195
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	717,245		$	657,440

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)



	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			November 26, 2016		November 28, 2015
Net sales	$	274,072		$	238,324		$	800,407	$	719,040
Cost of sales	201,204			175,898			590,581		544,326
Gross profit	72,868			62,426			209,826		174,714
Selling, general and administrative expenses	39,609			34,568			117,269		106,209
Operating income	33,259			27,858			92,557		68,505
Interest income	271			258			799		762
Interest expense	150			159			495		477
Other (expense) income, net	(158		)	(75		)	350		(120		)
Earnings before income taxes	33,222			27,882			93,211		68,670
Income tax expense	10,670			9,361			30,540		23,264
Net earnings	$	22,552		$	18,521		$	62,671	$	45,406

Earnings per share - basic	$	0.78		$	0.64		$	2.18	$	1.56
Earnings per share - diluted	$	0.78		$	0.63		$	2.17	$	1.54
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	28,828			29,181			28,807		29,137
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	28,892			29,466			28,913		29,479

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS

(unaudited)



	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015
Net earnings	$	22,552		$	18,521		$	62,671		$	45,406
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings:
Unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities, net of $(139), $10, $(105) and $(24) of tax (benefit) expense, respectively	(258		)	18			(192		)	(45		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(1,783		)	(4,106		)	2,742			(9,257		)
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings	(2,041		)	(4,088		)	2,550			(9,302		)
Total comprehensive earnings	$	20,511		$	14,433		$	65,221		$	36,104

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)



	Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015
Operating Activities
Net earnings	$	62,671		$	45,406
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	24,270			23,336
Stock-based compensation	4,403			3,686
Deferred income taxes	(3,335		)	(5,026		)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	(2,334		)	(4,990		)
Gain on disposal of assets	(287		)	(67		)
Proceeds from New Markets Tax Credit transaction, net of deferred costs	5,109			—
Other, net	(1,281		)	562
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivables	(15,235		)	6,552
Inventories	(9,555		)	(3,419		)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	1,897			1,296
Billings in excess of costs and earnings on uncompleted contracts	4,896			7,391
Refundable and accrued income taxes	(1,073		)	13,159
Other, net	335			(1,719		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	70,481			86,167
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(44,548		)	(26,757		)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment	1,716			—
Change in restricted cash	(14,884		)	—
Purchases of marketable securities	(3,021		)	(64,551		)
Sales/maturities of marketable securities	3,703			3,765
Other, net	(2,168		)	(3,875		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(59,202		)	(91,418		)
Financing Activities
(Repayments) borrowings on line of credit, net	(408		)	350
Shares withheld for taxes, net of stock issued to employees	(910		)	(3,267		)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	2,334			4,990
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	(10,817		)	(7,257		)
Dividends paid	(10,687		)	(9,632		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(20,488		)	(14,816		)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(9,209		)	(20,067		)
Effect of exchange rates on cash	338			(1,405		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	60,470			52,185
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	51,599		$	30,713
Noncash Activity
Capital expenditures in accounts payable	$	6,683		$	371

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

(unaudited)



(In thousands)	Common Shares Outstanding		Common Stock			Additional Paid-In Capital			Retained Earnings			Common Stock Held in Trust			Deferred Compensation Obligation		Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Balance at February 27, 2016	28,684		$	9,561		$	145,528		$	282,477		$	(837	)	$	837	$	(31,371	)
Net earnings	—		—			—			62,671			—			—		—
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of $105 tax benefit	—		—			—			—			—			—		(192		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		—			—			—			—			—		2,742
Issuance of stock, net of cancellations	139		46			94			—			(26		)	26		—
Share-based compensation	—		—			4,403			—			—			—		—
Tax deficit associated with stock plans	—		—			(1,229		)	—			—			—		—
Exercise of stock options	125		42			1,211			—			—			—		—
Share repurchases	(250	)	(83		)	(1,357		)	(9,376		)	—			—		—
Other share retirements	(52	)	(17		)	(271		)	(2,015		)	—			—		—
Cash dividends	—		—			—			(10,687		)	—			—		—
Balance at November 26, 2016	28,646		$	9,549		$	148,379		$	323,070		$	(863	)	$	863	$	(28,821	)

Balance at February 28, 2015	29,050		$	9,683		$	138,575		$	256,538		$	(801	)	$	801	$	(22,320	)
Net earnings	—		—			—			45,406			—			—		—
Unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of $24 tax benefit	—		—			—			—			—			—		(45		)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	—		—			—			—			—			—		(9,257		)
Issuance of stock, net of cancellations	101		34			124			—			(27		)	27		—
Share-based compensation	—		—			3,686			—			—			—		—
Tax benefit associated with stock plans	—		—			4,037			—			—			—		—
Exercise of stock options	200		67			1,539			—			—			—		—
Share repurchases	(150	)	(50		)	(784		)	(6,424		)	—			—		—
Other share retirements	(93	)	(31		)	(477		)	(4,559		)	—			—		—
Cash dividends	—		—			—			(9,632		)	—			—		—
Balance at November 28, 2015	29,108		$	9,703		$	146,700		$	281,329		$	(828	)	$	828	$	(31,622	)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)


1.	Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements of Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (we, us, our or the Company) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 27, 2016. We use the same accounting policies in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements. All adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of quarterly operating results are reflected herein and are of a normal, recurring nature. The results of operations for the nine-month period ended November 26, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

In connection with preparing the unaudited consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended November 26, 2016, we evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure through the date of this filing. On December 14, 2016, we acquired substantially all the assets of Sotawall Inc., a privately-held curtainwall design and fabrication company based in Toronto, Canada, for approximately $135 million (USD). The acquisition was funded through a combination of approximately $70 million of existing cash and short-term investments and approximately $65 million from our committed revolving line of credit. Purchase accounting will be performed in the fourth quarter and the acquired company will be included within our Architectural Framing Systems reporting segment. Results of operations for Sotawall will be included in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.


2.	New Accounting Standards

In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet. We early adopted this standard in the first quarter of the current fiscal year, and prior periods were not retrospectively adjusted. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements in any period presented.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. We plan to early adopt this standard in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year and do not expect it to have a significant impact to our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance. Under the new standard, an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, Apogee's fiscal 2019. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which provides for comprehensive changes to lease accounting. The new standard requires that a lessee recognize a lease obligation liability and a right to use asset for virtually all leases of property, plant and equipment, subsequently amortized over the lease term. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, with a modified retrospective transition. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows, which addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing diversity in practice. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, but may be adopted early. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Restricted Cash, which clarifies guidance and presentation related to restricted cash in the statement of cash flows, including stating that restricted cash should be included within cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted, and is to be applied retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.

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3.	Share-Based Compensation

Total share-based compensation expense included in the results of operations was $4.4 million and $3.7 million for the nine-month periods ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, respectively.

Stock Options and SARs

There were no stock options or SARs issued in the first nine months of either fiscal 2017 or 2016. The following table summarizes activity for the nine months ended November 26, 2016:



Stock Options and SARs	Number of Shares		Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at February 27, 2016	403,714		$	11.81
Awards exercised	(128,387	)	10.77
Outstanding and exercisable at November 26, 2016	275,327		$	12.30	3.8 Years	$	9,944,785

Cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options were $1.3 million and $1.6 million for the nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of securities exercised (the amount by which the stock price on the date of exercise exceeded the stock price of the award on the date of grant) was $4.5 million during the nine months ended November 26, 2016 and $7.5 million during the prior-year period.

Nonvested Shares and Share Units

The following table summarizes nonvested share activity for the nine months ended November 26, 2016:



Nonvested Shares and Units	Number of Shares and Units		Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested at February 27, 2016	275,457		$	37.48
Granted	148,672		42.90
Vested	(140,404	)	28.43
Canceled	(750	)	45.79
Nonvested at November 26, 2016	282,975		$	44.79

At November 26, 2016, there was $8.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share and nonvested share unit awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 22 months. The total fair value of shares vested during the nine months ended November 26, 2016 was $6.2 million.


4.	Earnings per Share

The following table presents a reconciliation of the share amounts used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:



	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016	November 28, 2015	November 26, 2016	November 28, 2015
Basic earnings per share – weighted average common shares outstanding	28,828	29,181	28,807	29,137
Weighted average effect of nonvested share grants and assumed exercise of stock options	64	285	106	342
Diluted earnings per share – weighted average common shares and potential common shares outstanding	28,892	29,466	28,913	29,479

There were no anti-dilutive stock options excluded from the calculation of earnings per share for any of the periods presented, as the average market price exceeded the exercise price of options outstanding.

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5.	Inventories



(In thousands)	November 26, 2016		February 27, 2016
Raw materials	$	24,950	$	21,404
Work-in-process	14,153		9,958
Finished goods	30,444		25,486
Costs and earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts	3,614		6,538
Total inventories	$	73,161	$	63,386


6.	Marketable Securities

We hold the following marketable securities, all classified as available for sale:



(In thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Estimated Fair Value
November 26, 2016
Mutual fund	$	30,353	$	—	$	(84	)	$	30,269
Municipal bonds	11,419		50		(141		)	11,328
Total marketable securities	$	41,772	$	50	$	(225	)	$	41,597
February 27, 2016
Mutual fund	$	30,178	$	—	$	(55	)	$	30,123
Municipal bonds	12,393		285		(109		)	12,569
Total marketable securities	$	42,571	$	285	$	(164	)	$	42,692

We are invested in a mutual fund holding short-term government securities as a means of deploying excess cash generated from operations while preserving liquidity.

We have a wholly-owned insurance subsidiary, Prism Assurance, Ltd. (Prism), which holds municipal bonds. Prism insures a portion of our general liability, workers’ compensation and automobile liability risks using reinsurance agreements to meet statutory requirements. The reinsurance carrier requires Prism to maintain fixed-maturity investments, which are generally high-quality municipal bonds, for the purpose of providing collateral for Prism’s obligations under the reinsurance agreement.

As of November 26, 2016, marketable securities with a fair value of $1.2 million have been in a continuous unrealized loss position for more than 12 months with unrealized losses of $0.1 million.

We test for other-than-temporary losses on a quarterly basis and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an investment may not be recoverable. We consider the unrealized losses indicated above to be temporary in nature. We intend to hold our investments until the full principal amount can be recovered, and we have the ability to do so based on other sources of liquidity.

The amortized cost and estimated fair values of municipal bonds at November 26, 2016, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities, as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalty.



(In thousands)	Amortized Cost		Estimated Fair Value
Due within one year	$	367	$	366
Due after one year through five years	4,166		4,164
Due after five years through 10 years	5,594		5,606
Due after 10 years through 15 years	1,292		1,192
Total	$	11,419	$	11,328

Gross realized gains and losses were not significant during the first nine months of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016.

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7.	Fair Value Measurements

Financial assets and liabilities are classified in the fair value hierarchy based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement: Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities); Level 2 (observable market inputs, other than quoted prices included in Level 1); and Level 3 (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data). We do not have any Level 3 assets or liabilities.



(In thousands)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Total Fair Value
November 26, 2016
Cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	10,879	$	—	$	10,879
Commercial paper	—		25,686		25,686
Total cash equivalents	10,879		25,686		36,565
Short-term securities
Mutual funds	30,269		—		30,269
Municipal bonds	—		366		366
Total short-term securities	30,269		366		30,635
Long-term securities
Municipal bonds	—		10,962		10,962
Total assets at fair value	$	41,148	$	37,014	$	78,162
February 27, 2016
Cash equivalents
Money market funds	$	23,199	$	—	$	23,199
Commercial paper	—		29,774		29,774
Total cash equivalents	23,199		29,774		52,973
Short-term securities
Mutual funds	30,123		—		30,123
Municipal bonds	—		50		50
Total short-term securities	30,123		50		30,173
Long-term securities
Municipal bonds	—		12,519		12,519
Total assets at fair value	$	53,322	$	42,343	$	95,665

Cash equivalents

Fair value of money market funds was determined based on quoted prices for identical assets in active markets. Commercial paper was measured at fair value using inputs based on quoted prices for similar securities in active markets.

Short- and long-term securities

Mutual funds were measured at fair value based on quoted prices for identical assets in active markets.

Municipal bonds were measured at fair value based on market prices from recent trades of similar securities and are classified as short-term or long-term based on maturity date.

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8.	Goodwill and Other Identifiable Intangible Assets

The carrying amount of goodwill attributable to each reporting segment is as follows:



(In thousands)	Architectural Glass			Architectural Framing Systems			Architectural Services		Large-Scale Optical		Total
Balance at February 28, 2015	$	26,355		$	37,825		$	1,120	$	10,557	$	75,857
Foreign currency translation	(716		)	(1,145		)	—		—		(1,861		)
Balance at February 27, 2016	25,639			36,680			1,120		10,557		73,996
Foreign currency translation	323			(11		)	—		—		312
Balance at November 26, 2016	$	25,962		$	36,669		$	1,120	$	10,557	$	74,308

The following table provides the gross carrying amount of other intangible assets and related accumulated amortization:



(In thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Foreign Currency Translation			Net
November 26, 2016
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Debt issue costs on revolving credit facility	$	4,073	$	(2,907	)	$	—		$	1,166
Non-compete agreements	6,524		(6,318		)	—			206
Customer relationships	22,636		(13,043		)	213			9,806
Purchased intellectual property	7,656		(3,473		)	183			4,366
Total definite-lived intangible assets	$	40,889	$	(25,741	)	$	396		$	15,544
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	3,919		—			(3		)	3,916
Total intangible assets	$	44,808	$	(25,741	)	$	393		$	19,460
February 27, 2016
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Debt issue costs on revolving credit facility	$	3,677	$	(2,758	)	$	—		$	919
Non-compete agreements	6,673		(6,419		)	(16		)	238
Customer relationships	24,174		(12,737		)	(1,162		)	10,275
Purchased intellectual property	8,213		(3,271		)	(431		)	4,511
Total definite-lived intangible assets	$	42,737	$	(25,185	)	$	(1,609	)	$	15,943
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Trademarks	4,239		—			(320		)	3,919
Total intangible assets	$	46,976	$	(25,185	)	$	(1,929	)	$	19,862

Amortization expense on definite-lived intangible assets was $1.2 million and $1.1 million for the nine-month periods ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, respectively. The amortization expense associated with debt issue costs is included in interest expense while the remainder is in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated results of operations. At November 26, 2016, the estimated future amortization expense for definite-lived intangible assets was:



(In thousands)	Remainder of Fiscal 2017		Fiscal 2018		Fiscal 2019		Fiscal 2020		Fiscal 2021
Estimated amortization expense	$	397	$	1,520	$	1,460	$	1,349	$	1,162


9.	Debt

Debt at November 26, 2016 consisted of $20.4 million of industrial revenue bonds that mature in fiscal years 2021 through 2043. The fair value of the industrial revenue bonds approximates carrying value at November 26, 2016, due to the variable interest rates on these instruments. The bonds would be classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy described in Note 7.

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In November 2016, we amended our committed revolving credit facility, increasing the amount to $175.0 million and extending the expiration date to November 2021. No borrowings were outstanding under the facility as of November 26, 2016 or February 27, 2016. As defined within our amended committed revolving credit facility, we are required to comply with two financial covenants. These financial covenants require us to stay below a maximum leverage ratio and to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio. At November 26, 2016, we were in compliance with both financial covenants.

We also maintain a $4.0 million Canadian dollar revolving demand facility available to our Canadian operation. No borrowings were outstanding under this facility as of November 26, 2016 or February 27, 2016. Borrowings under the facility are made available at the sole discretion of the lender and are payable on demand, with interest at rates specified in the credit agreement.

Interest payments were $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, respectively.


10.	Employee Benefit Plans

Pension Plans

The Company sponsors two defined-benefit pension plans: an unfunded Officers’ Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and the Tubelite Inc. Hourly Employees’ Pension Plan. Components of net periodic benefit cost are:



	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015
Interest cost	$	139		$	142		$	417		$	426
Expected return on assets	(10		)	(34		)	(30		)	(102		)
Amortization of unrecognized net loss	56			62			168			186
Net periodic benefit cost	$	185		$	170		$	555		$	510


11.	Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various U.S. state jurisdictions, Canada, Brazil and other international jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years prior to fiscal 2014, or U.S. state and local income tax examinations for years prior to fiscal 2010. The Company is not currently under U.S. federal examination for years subsequent to fiscal year 2013, and there is very limited audit activity of the Company’s income tax returns in U.S. state jurisdictions or international jurisdictions.

The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits at November 26, 2016 and February 27, 2016 was approximately $5.3 million and $5.0 million, respectively. Penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits are recorded in income tax expense. The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits is expected to decrease by approximately $0.5 million during the next 12 months due to lapsing of statutes.


12.	Other Non-Current Liabilities



(In thousands)	November 26, 2016		February 27, 2016
Deferred benefit from New Market Tax Credit transactions	$	16,708	$	10,741
Retirement plan obligations	9,992		9,992
Deferred compensation plan	7,176		4,814
Other	14,390		15,808
Total other non-current liabilities	$	48,266	$	41,355

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13.Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Operating lease commitments. As of November 26, 2016, the Company was obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for buildings and equipment. Certain leases provide for increased rental payments based upon increases in real estate taxes or operating costs. Future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are:



(In thousands)	Remainder of Fiscal 2017		Fiscal 2018		Fiscal 2019		Fiscal 2020		Fiscal 2021		Thereafter		Total
Total minimum payments	$	2,987	$	8,683	$	7,891	$	6,507	$	4,006	$	4,981	$	35,055

Bond commitments. In the ordinary course of business, predominantly in our Architectural Services segment, we are required to provide surety or performance bonds that commit payments to our customers for any non-performance. At November 26, 2016, $113.2 million of our backlog was bonded by performance bonds with a face value of $327.5 million. Performance bonds do not have stated expiration dates, as we are released from the bonds upon completion of the contract. We have never been required to make any payments related to these performance bonds with respect to any of our current portfolio of businesses.

Warranties. We accrue for warranty and claim costs as a percentage of sales based on historical trends and for specific sales credits as they become known and estimable. Actual warranty and claim costs are deducted from the accrual when paid. Factors that could have an impact on the warranty accrual in any given period include the following: changes in manufacturing quality, shifts in product mix and any significant changes in sales volume. A warranty rollforward is provided as follows:



	Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015
Balance at beginning of period	$	16,340		$	11,275
Additional accruals	6,082			5,789
Claims paid	(4,878		)	(2,460		)
Balance at end of period	$	17,544		$	14,604

Letters of credit. At November 26, 2016, we had ongoing letters of credit related to construction contracts and certain industrial revenue bonds. The total value of letters of credit under which we were obligated as of November 26, 2016 was approximately $23.5 million, all of which have been issued under our committed revolving credit facility. Availability under this $175.0 million credit facility is reduced by borrowings under the facility and also by letters of credit issued under the facility.

Purchase obligations. Purchase obligations for raw material commitments and capital expenditures totaled $141.7 million as of November 26, 2016.

New Markets Tax Credit transaction. In June 2016, we entered into a transaction with a subsidiary of Wells Fargo (WF) under a qualified New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program related to an investment in plant and equipment within our Architectural Glass segment (the Project). The NMTC transaction is subject to 100 percent tax credit recapture for a period of seven years. Therefore, proceeds received in exchange for the transfer of the tax credits will be recognized as earnings in fiscal 2024, if the expected tax benefits are delivered without risk of recapture to WF and our performance obligation is relieved.

In exchange for substantially all of the benefits derived from the tax credits, WF contributed $6.0 million to the Project, which is included in other non-current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Direct and incremental costs incurred in structuring the arrangement have been deferred and will be recognized in proportion to the recognition of the related profits. These costs amounted to $0.9 million and are included in other non-current assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Variable-interest entities have been created as a result of the transaction structure, which have been included within our consolidated financial statements as WF does not have a material interest in the underlying economics of the Project.

Litigation. We are a party to various legal proceedings incidental to our normal operating activities. In particular, like others in the construction supply and services industry, our businesses are routinely involved in various disputes and claims arising out of construction projects, sometimes involving significant monetary damages or product replacement. We are also subject to litigation arising out of general liability, employment practices, workers' compensation and automobile claims. Although it is very difficult to accurately predict the outcome of such proceedings, facts currently available indicate that no such claims will result in losses that would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.

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14.	Segment Information

The Company has four reporting segments: Architectural Glass, Architectural Framing Systems, Architectural Services and Large-Scale Optical (LSO).


•	The Architectural Glass segment fabricates coated, high-performance glass used in customized window and wall systems comprising the outside skin of commercial, institutional and high-end multi-family residential buildings.

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The Architectural Framing Systems segment designs, engineers, fabricates and finishes the aluminum frames used in customized aluminum and glass window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems comprising the outside skin and entrances of commercial, institutional and high-end multi-family residential buildings. The Company has aggregated four operating segments into this reporting segment based on their similar products, customers, distribution methods, production processes and economic characteristics.


•	The Architectural Services segment designs, engineers, fabricates and installs the walls of glass, windows and other curtainwall products making up the outside skin of commercial and institutional buildings.


•	The LSO segment fabricates value-added glass and acrylic products for the picture framing, fine art, wall decor and display markets.



	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015
Net sales from operations
Architectural Glass	$	107,002		$	85,461		$	299,567		$	279,069
Architectural Framing Systems	90,850			76,419			264,212			228,990
Architectural Services	64,380			61,244			204,934			169,093
Large-Scale Optical	22,084			24,211			63,382			66,874
Intersegment eliminations	(10,244		)	(9,011		)	(31,688		)	(24,986		)
Net sales	$	274,072		$	238,324		$	800,407		$	719,040
Operating income (loss) from operations
Architectural Glass	$	11,708		$	8,383		$	30,855		$	23,405
Architectural Framing Systems	11,838			9,244			35,070			24,197
Architectural Services	4,918			3,702			14,336			6,063
Large-Scale Optical	5,910			7,621			15,613			18,132
Corporate and other	(1,115		)	(1,092		)	(3,317		)	(3,292		)
Operating income	$	33,259		$	27,858		$	92,557		$	68,505

Due to the varying combinations and integration of individual window, storefront and curtainwall systems, it is impractical to report product revenues generated by class of product, beyond the segment revenues currently reported.


Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Forward-Looking Statements

This discussion contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “project,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forecasts and projections in this document are “forward-looking statements,” and are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs of the Company’s near-term results, based on current information available pertaining to the Company, including the risk factors noted under Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016. From time to time, we may also provide oral and written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public such as press releases, presentations to securities analysts or investors, or other communications by the Company. Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this report and in any public statements we make could be materially different from actual results.

Accordingly, we wish to caution investors that any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These uncertainties and other risk factors include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties set forth under Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016.

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We wish to caution investors that other factors might in the future prove to be important in affecting the Company’s results of operations. New factors emerge from time to time; it is not possible for management to predict all such factors, nor can it assess the impact of each such factor on the business or the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

We are a world leader in certain technologies involving the design and development of value-added glass solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art. Our four reporting segments are: Architectural Glass, Architectural Framing Systems, Architectural Services and Large-Scale Optical (LSO).

The following selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended February 27, 2016 and the consolidated financial statements, including the notes to consolidated financial statements, included therein.

Highlights of Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2017 Compared to Third Quarter and First Nine Months of Fiscal 2016

Net sales

Consolidated net sales increased 15.0 percent, or $35.7 million, for the third quarter ended November 26, 2016, and 11.3 percent, or $81.4 million, for the nine months ended November 26, 2016, compared to the same periods in the prior year. Sales growth in the third-quarter and year-to-date periods of fiscal 2017 compared to the same periods of fiscal 2016 was largely due to gains in volume across all three architectural segments, driven by continued strength in non-residential construction end-markets and success in our strategies to expand geographically and introduce new products. Additionally, the nine-month period benefited by timing of project activity driving growth in our Architectural Services segment. Foreign currency did not have a meaningful impact on sales results in either of the current year periods as compared to the prior-year periods.

The relationship between various components of operations, as a percentage of net sales, is illustrated below:



	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
(Percent of net sales)	November 26, 2016		November 28, 2015		November 26, 2016		November 28, 2015
Net sales	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of sales	73.4		73.8		73.8		75.7
Gross profit	26.6		26.2		26.2		24.3
Selling, general and administrative expenses	14.5		14.5		14.7		14.8
Operating income	12.1		11.7		11.5		9.5
Interest and other (expense) income, net	—		—		—		—
Earnings before income taxes	12.1		11.7		11.5		9.5
Income tax expense	3.9		3.9		3.8		3.2
Net earnings	8.2	%	7.8	%	7.7	%	6.3	%
Effective tax rate	32.1	%	33.6	%	32.8	%	33.9	%

Gross profit

Gross profit as a percent of sales increased to 26.6 percent and 26.2 percent for the respective three- and nine-month periods ended November 26, 2016, from 26.2 percent and 24.3 percent in the respective three- and nine-month periods of the prior year. Gross profit improvements in both periods of fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016 were driven by operating leverage on increased volume and improved productivity in our three Architectural-based segments.

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses

SG&A expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2017 increased $5.0 million over the third quarter of last year, but were flat as a percentage of net sales at 14.5 percent in both quarterly periods. For the nine-month period ended November 26, 2016 compared to the prior year nine-month period, SG&A expenses increased $11.1 million, but declined as a percentage of net sales to 14.7 percent compared to 14.8 percent in the prior-year period. The increased expense in both periods of fiscal 2017 compared to the prior-year periods was due to overall incentive compensation due to improved results, and to increased sales-related wages.

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Income tax expense

Our effective tax rate in the third quarter of fiscal 2017 was 32.1 percent, compared to 33.6 percent in the same period last year, and was 32.8 percent for the nine-month period ended November 26, 2016, compared to 33.9 percent in the same period last year, mainly as a result of differences in the timing of the federal research and development tax credit.

Segment Analysis

Architectural Glass



	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			% Change		November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			% Change
Net sales	$	107,002		$	85,461		25.2	%	$	299,567		$	279,069		7.3	%
Operating income	11,708			8,383			39.7	%	30,855			23,405			31.8	%
Operating margin	10.9		%	9.8		%			10.3		%	8.4		%

Architectural Glass net sales increased $21.5 million, or 25.2 percent, and $20.5 million, or 7.3 percent, for the three- and nine-month periods ended November 26, 2016, respectively, over the same periods in the prior year, due to strong growth in our U.S.-based business, as a result of our focus on growth in the mid-size building sector. Foreign currency impact on sales was nominal in both periods of fiscal 2017 as compared to fiscal 2016.

Operating margin improved 110 basis points and 190 basis points for the three- and nine-month periods of the current year, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year, driven by volume growth in the U.S., improved pricing and mix and improved productivity.

Architectural Framing Systems



	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			% Change		November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			% Change
Net sales	$	90,850		$	76,419		18.9	%	$	264,212		$	228,990		15.4	%
Operating income	11,838			9,244			28.1	%	35,070			24,197			44.9	%
Operating margin	13.0		%	12.1		%			13.3		%	10.6		%

Architectural Framing Systems net sales increased $14.4 million, or 18.9 percent, and $35.2 million, or 15.4 percent, for the three- and nine-month periods ended November 26, 2016, respectively, over the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to volume growth across all four businesses in this segment.

Operating margin improved 90 basis points and 270 basis points for the three- and nine-month periods of the current year, respectively, compared to the same periods of the prior year, as a result of volume growth and improved productivity.

Architectural Services



	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			% Change		November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			% Change
Net sales	$	64,380		$	61,244		5.1	%	$	204,934		$	169,093		21.2	%
Operating income	4,918			3,702			32.8	%	14,336			6,063			136.5	%
Operating margin	7.6		%	6.0		%			7.0		%	3.6		%

Architectural Services net sales increased $3.1 million, or 5.1 percent, and $35.8 million, or 21.2 percent, for the three- and nine-month periods ended November 26, 2016, respectively, over the same periods in the prior year, primarily due to year-on-year timing of project activity.

Operating margin improved 160 basis points and 340 basis points for the three- and nine-month periods of the current year, respectively, compared to the same periods of the prior year, due to good execution on projects with better margins and leveraging volume growth.

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Large-Scale Optical (LSO)



	Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			% Change		November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015			% Change
Net sales	$	22,084		$	24,211		(8.8	)%	$	63,382		$	66,874		(5.2	)%
Operating income	5,910			7,621			(22.5	)%	15,613			18,132			(13.9	)%
Operating margin	26.8		%	31.5		%			24.6		%	27.1		%

LSO net sales declined $2.1 million, or 8.8 percent, and $3.5 million, or 5.2 percent, for the three- and nine-month periods ended November 26, 2016, respectively, over the comparative prior-year periods, due to softer than expected custom picture framing end markets.

Operating margin declined 470 basis points and 250 basis points for the three- and nine-month periods of the current year, respectively, compared to the same periods of the prior year, as a result of the lower volume.

Backlog

Backlog represents the dollar amount of signed contracts or firm orders, generally as a result of a competitive bidding process, which is expected to be recognized as revenue in the near-term. Backlog is not a term defined under U.S. GAAP and is not a measure of contract profitability. Backlog should not be used as the sole indicator of our future revenue and earnings. In addition to projects considered to be backlog, we have a substantial amount of projects with short lead times that book-and-bill within the same reporting period, which are not included in this metric.

Architectural Glass segment backlog as of November 26, 2016, was $84.6 million, compared to $90.7 million at the end of the prior quarter. This segment has strategically shortened lead-times with capability and productivity improvements in order to reach new markets. As a result, there is a higher level of book-and-bill activity within quarters. In each period, backlog includes approximately $10 million of intersegment orders.

Architectural Framing Systems segment backlog has grown from $130.5 million at the end of the prior quarter to $164.1 million at November 26, 2016, due to recent increased order activity, particularly of longer lead-time contracts. Approximately half the revenue in this segment is derived from smaller projects and book-and-bill activity within the quarter.

Backlog in the Architectural Services segment has declined from $236.1 million at the end of the prior quarter to $195.5 million at November 26, 2016, due to timing of signed contracts. As a project does not enter backlog until a contract is signed, this timing can have a significant impact on this segment's backlog. In the Architectural Services segment, we have additional visibility beyond backlog because projects awarded, verbal commitments and bidding activities are monitored separately and are not included in backlog until a contract is signed.

Backlog is not a significant metric for the LSO segment, as orders are typically booked and billed within a few days.

Liquidity and Capital Resources



Selected cash flow data	Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	November 26, 2016			November 28, 2015
Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	70,481		$	86,167
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures	(44,548		)	(26,757		)
Change in restricted cash	(14,884		)	—
Net sales (purchases) of marketable securities	682			(60,786		)
Financing Activities
Repurchase and retirement of common stock	(10,817		)	(7,257		)
Dividends paid	(10,687		)	(9,632		)

Operating Activities. Cash provided by operating activities was $70.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2017, decreasing $15.7 million over the prior year due to timing of working capital and tax payments, partially offset by increased profitability.

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Investing Activities. In the first nine months of fiscal 2017, net cash used by investing activities was $59.2 million, compared to $91.4 million in the same period last year. Current year usage was mainly in the form of capital expenditures, while the prior year was driven by net purchases of short-term marketable securities. In relation to our New Markets Tax Credit transaction, we also hold $14.9 million of cash in the current year, restricted for investment in our oversized glass fabrication project in our Architectural Glass segment expected to take place over the next six to nine months (see Note 13 for additional discussion).

We expect total fiscal 2017 capital expenditures to be approximately $70 million, primarily used to increase our product capabilities. In particular, we are investing in the oversized glass fabrication project, and to increase our manufacturing productivity across our reporting segments.

We continue to review our portfolio of businesses and their assets in comparison to our internal strategic and performance objectives. As part of this review, we may acquire other businesses, pursue geographic expansion, take actions to manage capacity and/or further invest in, fully divest and/or sell parts of our current businesses.

Financing Activities. In November 2016, we amended our committed revolving credit facility, as described in Note 9, and now have a limit of $175 million, with the ability to expand to $275 million. As defined within our amended committed revolving credit facility, we are required to comply with two financial covenants. These financial covenants require us to stay below a maximum leverage ratio and to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio. At November 26, 2016, we were in compliance with both financial covenants.

Our Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program. We repurchased 250,001 shares under the program, for a total cost of $10.8 million during the current third-quarter and nine-month periods. In the prior year third-quarter and nine-month periods, we repurchased 150,000 shares under the program for a total cost of $7.3 million. We have repurchased a total of 3,307,633 shares, at a total cost of $72.3 million, since the inception of this program. We have remaining authority to repurchase 942,367 shares under this program, which has no expiration date. We also paid dividends totaling $10.7 million ($0.375 per share) in the first nine months of fiscal 2017.

Other Financing Activities. The following summarizes our significant contractual obligations that impact our liquidity as of November 26, 2016:



	Payments Due by Fiscal Period
(In thousands)	2017 Remaining		2018		2019		2020		2021		Thereafter		Total
Long-term debt obligations	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	5,400	$	15,000	$	20,400
Operating leases (undiscounted)	2,987		8,683		7,891		6,507		4,006		4,981		35,055
Purchase obligations	73,080		67,693		759		197		—		—		141,729
Total cash obligations	$	76,067	$	76,376	$	8,650	$	6,704	$	9,406	$	19,981	$	197,184

From time to time, we acquire the use of certain assets through operating leases, such as warehouses, vehicles, forklifts, office equipment, hardware, software and some manufacturing equipment. Many of these operating leases have termination penalties. However, because the assets are used in the conduct of our business operations, it is unlikely that any significant portion of these operating leases would be terminated prior to the normal expiration of their lease terms. Therefore, we consider the risk related to termination penalties to be minimal.

Purchase obligations in the table above relate to raw material commitments and capital expenditures.

We expect to make contributions of $1.0 million to our defined-benefit pension plans in fiscal 2017, which will equal or exceed our minimum funding requirements.

As of November 26, 2016, we had reserves of $5.3 million and $1.5 million for unrecognized tax benefits and environmental liabilities, respectively. We expect approximately $0.5 million of the unrecognized tax benefits to lapse during the next 12 months. We are unable to reasonably estimate in which future periods the remaining unrecognized tax benefits and environmental liabilities will ultimately be settled.

At November 26, 2016, we had ongoing letters of credit related to industrial revenue bonds and construction contracts that reduce availability of funds under our committed credit facility. The letters of credit by expiration period are:

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	Amount of Commitment Expiration Per Fiscal Period
(In thousands)	2017 Remaining		2018		2019		2020		2021		Thereafter		Total
Standby letters of credit	$	—	$	20,982	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,500	$	23,482

In addition to the above standby letters of credit, we are required, in the ordinary course of business, to provide surety or performance bonds that commit payments to our customers for any non-performance by us. At November 26, 2016, $113.2 million of our backlog was bonded by performance bonds with a face value of $327.5 million. Performance bonds do not have stated expiration dates, as we are released from the bonds upon completion of the contract. We have never been required to make any payments related to these performance bonds with respect to any of our current portfolio of businesses.

Due to our ability to generate strong cash from operations and borrowing capability under our committed revolving credit facility, we have significant financial flexibility. We believe that our sources of liquidity will continue to be adequate to fund our working capital requirements, planned capital expenditures and dividend payments for the next 12 months.

Subsequent Event

On December 14, 2016, we acquired substantially all the assets of Sotawall Inc., a privately-held curtainwall design and fabrication company based in Toronto, Canada, for approximately $135 million (USD). The acquisition was funded through a combination of approximately $70 million of existing cash and short-term investments and approximately $65 million from our committed revolving line of credit. Purchase accounting will be performed in the fourth quarter and the acquired company will be included within our Architectural Framing Systems reporting segment. Results of operations for Sotawall will be included in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

Outlook

The following statements are based on our current expectations for full-year fiscal 2017 results and do not include the impact of the recent acquisition. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially.


•	Revenue growth of approximately 10 percent over fiscal 2016.


•	Gross margin of approximately 26.7 percent and operating margin of approximately 11.5 percent.


•	Earnings per share of $2.85 to $2.95.


•	Capital expenditures of approximately $70 million.

Related Party Transactions

No material changes have occurred in the disclosure with respect to our related party transactions set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016.

Critical Accounting Policies

No material changes have occurred in the disclosure of our critical accounting policies set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016.


Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

No material changes have occurred to the disclosures of quantitative and qualitative market risk set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016.


Item 4.	Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report (the Evaluation Date), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


b)	Changes in internal controls: There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended November 26, 2016, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.	Legal Proceedings

The Company has been a party to various legal proceedings incidental to its normal operating activities. In particular, like others in the construction supply and services industry, the Company’s construction supply and services businesses are routinely involved in various disputes and claims arising out of construction projects, sometimes involving significant monetary damages or product replacement. The Company is also subject to litigation arising out of employment practices, workers compensation, general liability and automobile claims. Although it is very difficult to accurately predict the outcome of such proceedings, facts currently available indicate that no such claims will result in losses that would have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or financial condition of the Company.


Item 1A.	Risk Factors

There have been no material changes or additions to our risk factors discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 27, 2016.


Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information with respect to purchases made by the Company of its own stock during the third quarter of fiscal 2017:



Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased (a)	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs (b)	Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased under the Plans or Programs (b)
August 28, 2016 through September 24, 2016	—	$	—	—	1,192,368
September 25, 2016 through October 22, 2016	—	44.23		150,001	1,042,367
October 23, 2016 through November 26, 2016	—	42.07		100,000	942,367
Total	—	$	43.64	250,001	942,367


(a)	The shares in this column represent shares that were surrendered to us by plan participants to satisfy stock-for-stock option exercises or withholding tax obligations related to share-based compensation.

(b)

In fiscal 2004, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 1,500,000 shares of Company stock, which was announced on April 10, 2003. Subsequently, the Board of Directors increased the authorization by 750,000 shares, which was announced on January 24, 2008; by 1,000,000 shares, which was announced on October 8, 2008; and by 1,000,000 shares, which was announced on January 13, 2016. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.

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Item 6.	Exhibits



10.1	Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 2, 2016, by and among Apogee Enterprises, Inc., as the Borrower, the Lenders referred to therein, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Lender, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Syndication Agent and Issuing Lender. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2016.

10.2	Asset Purchase Agreement between Sotawall, Inc., Juan A. Speck and WPP Acquisition Corporation, dated December 14, 2016. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2016.

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101	The following materials from Apogee Enterprises, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 26, 2016 are furnished herewith, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 26, 2016 and February 27, 2016, (ii) the Consolidated Results of Operations for the three and nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings for the three and nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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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 thereunto duly authorized.



	APOGEE ENTERPRISES, INC.

Date: January 5, 2017	By: /s/ Joseph F. Puishys
		Joseph F. Puishys President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)



Date: January 5, 2017	By: /s/ James S. Porter
		James S. Porter Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit Index to Form 10-Q for the Period Ended November 26, 2016



10.1	Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated November 2, 2016, by and among Apogee Enterprises, Inc., as the Borrower, the Lenders referred to therein, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Issuing Lender, and U.S. Bank National Association, as Syndication Agent and Issuing Lender. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2016.

10.2	Asset Purchase Agreement between Sotawall Inc., Juan A. Speck and WPP Acquisition Corporation, dated December 14, 2016. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 20, 2016.

31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101	The following materials from Apogee Enterprises, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 26, 2016 are furnished herewith, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 26, 2016 and February 27, 2016, (ii) the Consolidated Results of Operations for the three and nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings for the three and nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the nine months ended November 26, 2016 and November 28, 2015, and (vi) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.