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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): August 28, 2023
TECNOGLASS
INC.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
Cayman
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001-35436 |
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98-1271120 |
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or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission
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of
Incorporation) |
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File
Number) |
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Identification
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3550
NW 49th Street, Miami, Florida 33142
(Address
of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(57)(5)
3734000
(Registrant’s
Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
N/A
(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 the registrant under
any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written
communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting
material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement
communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) |
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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 |
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Trading
Symbol(s) |
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Name
of each exchange on which registered |
Ordinary
Shares |
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TGLS |
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The
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. ☐
Item
8.01. Other Information.
On
August 28, 2023, Tecnoglass Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s entry into
the vinyl window market. The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
Cautionary
Information Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit included herein contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to statements
labeled with the terms “intends,” “anticipates,” and “will,” which are included in accordance with
the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and
unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause actual results to differ from those expressed herein. Readers are cautioned
not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, each of which speaks only as of the date made. The Company expressly
disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein
to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto, or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances
on which any such statement is based.
Item
9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits.
SIGNATURE
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.
Dated:
August 28, 2023
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TECNOGLASS
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By:
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/s/
Jose M. Daes |
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Name:
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Jose
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Chief
Executive Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
Tecnoglass to More than
Double Addressable Market with Strategic Entry into Vinyl Windows
- Signs Long-term Supply
Agreement with Global Vinyl Frame Manufacturer –
- Vinyl Window Product Lines Expected to Start Deliveries
in November of 2023 With Orders and Backlog Already in Place, Serving Both Residential and Commercial End Markets –
- New Product Line to Go To Market Under the
ES Windows Legacy Brand -
Miami, FL – August 28, 2023 - Tecnoglass,
Inc. (NYSE: TGLS) (“Tecnoglass” or the “Company”), a leading manufacturer of architectural windows, glass
and associated aluminum products for the global residential and commercial end markets, today announced its entry into the vinyl
window market. This expansion more than doubles the Company’s addressable market and is expected to further solidify its position
as an industry leader in architectural windows and glass solutions.
The decision to enter the
vinyl window market is directly aligned with Tecnoglass’ ongoing diversification strategy to expand its footprint and leverage its
competitive advantages. The Company has signed a long-term supply agreement to procure vinyl frame profiles from a premier global manufacturer.
In line with its vertically integrated platform, the Company will reshape the profiles into custom made specifications and will use its
internally produced glass plus its newly installed vinyl assembling lines to manufacture and distribute cutting-edge vinyl windows for
new and existing customers. Given its comprehensive vertically integrated manufacturing platform and its growing network of dealers and
distributors, many of which already sell vinyl products, the Company expects to start production and deliveries in November 2023, more
than doubling its addressable market while increasingly diversifying its revenue base going forward.
The expansion into vinyl
windows offers a range of benefits to Tecnoglass and its customers:
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Enhanced
Product Portfolio: Tecnoglass’ entry into the vinyl window market expands its product portfolio, offering customers a wider
selection of solutions to meet their project needs. The Company´s current distribution base provides an immediate synergy given
the significant number of current dealers and distributors that already sell both aluminum and vinyl windows. |
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Expanded
Addressable Market: Based on external sources1, vinyl windows are estimated to represent approximately 60% of the
$26 billion architectural window market, with aluminum windows comprising the majority of the remainder. In line with the Company´s
ongoing geographical expansion, vinyl products provide another entry point given its versatility and adaptability for different regions
and conditions. |
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Energy
Efficiency: Vinyl windows are known for their efficient thermal performance, which aligns well with ongoing sustainability trends
and increased demand for energy efficient products. |
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Reliability
and Durability: Leveraging its manufacturing expertise, Tecnoglass will look to produce its vinyl products with the same level
of durability and longevity that customers have come to expect from the Company’s existing product portfolio. |
José Manuel Daes,
Chief Executive Officer of Tecnoglass, commented, “Our planned introduction of vinyl windows is a significant milestone that more
than doubles our addressable market and reflects our dedication to providing comprehensive architectural window solutions to our customers.
We are excited to partner with a leading vinyl profile manufacturer while leveraging our existing experience and capabilities to deliver
innovative, reliable, and visually appealing vinyl windows catering to the residential and commercial end markets.”
Santiago Giraldo, Chief Financial Officer, added,
“The vinyl window market provides a great opportunity to further expand our revenue base. We expect this new initiative to deliver
an attractive margin on our highly efficient, vertically-integrated platform, driving accretive benefits to our results. As with previous
investments, we expect a very high return on invested capital and a short payback period, backed by a strong order book to begin deliveries
by year end and our active marketing of these products to our existing dealer base and new potential clients. We have already deployed
the $25 million budgeted to support our vinyl market entry, which in addition to the vinyl lines, include the investments
already completed during 2023 on a new state of the art fully automated insulated glass line, plus capital expenditures in land and warehousing
space. These investments should allow us to scale up our vinyl window opportunity to approximately $300 million in annual revenues
over time.”
| 1. | External sources include IBISWorld, Fenestration and Glazing Industry
Alliance (FGIA), and Arizton Advisory and Intelligence |
About Tecnoglass
Tecnoglass Inc. is a leading producer of architectural
high-end windows, glass and associated aluminum products serving the multi-family, single-family, and commercial end markets.
Tecnoglass is the second largest glass fabricator serving the U.S. and the #1 architectural glass transformation company in Latin America.
Located in Barranquilla, Colombia, the Company’s 5.6 million square foot, vertically integrated, and state-of-the-art manufacturing
complex provide efficient access to nearly 1,000 customers in North, Central and South America, with the United
States accounting for 96% of total revenues. Tecnoglass’ tailored, high-end products are found on some of
the world’s most distinctive properties, including One Thousand Museum (Miami), Paramount (Miami), Salesforce Tower (San
Francisco), Via 57 West (NY), Hub50House (Boston), Aeropuerto Internacional El Dorado (Bogotá), One Plaza (Medellín), Pabellon
de Cristal (Barranquilla). For more information, please visit www.tecnoglass.com or view our corporate video at https://vimeo.com/134429998.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release includes certain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding future financial
performance, future growth and future acquisitions, in particular related to Tecnoglass’ entry into the vinyl window market. These
statements are based on Tecnoglass’ current expectations or beliefs and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances.
Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the statements herein due to changes in economic, business, competitive
and/or regulatory factors, and other risks and uncertainties affecting the operation of Tecnoglass’ business. These risks, uncertainties
and contingencies are indicated from time to time in Tecnoglass’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information
set forth herein should be read in light of such risks. Further, investors should keep in mind that Tecnoglass’ financial results
in any particular period may not be indicative of future results. Tecnoglass is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any obligation
to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events and changes in assumptions or
otherwise, except as required by law.
Investor Relations:
Santiago Giraldo / CFO
305-503-9062
investorrelations@tecnoglass.com
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