Strong brand names and leading market shares in carpet, tile, laminate, vinyl, and wood flooring Diverse and broad geographic footprint, with sales in North America, Western Europe, and Russia Stable, above average earnings relative to other building product companies Strong operating efficiency, aided by vertically integrated manufacturing process and an extensive distribution system Narrow focus on mostly flooring products Partially exposed to cyclical residential and commercial end markets and remodeling spending Solid track record of maintaining modest cash flow and leverage metrics Consistent cash flow generation to meet its working capital requirements Relatively low debt levels following debt-funded acquisitions or short-term borrowings for capital spending The outlook is stable, reflecting S&P Global Ratings' expectation that Mohawk's EBITDA generation and continued
