Atkore International Group Inc. provided earnings guidance for the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 and reaffirmed earnings guidance for the fiscal year 2018. The company expects first quarter 2018 net income of approximately $27.2 million, adjusted EBITDA of approximately $58.5 million, net income per diluted share of $0.41. Adjusted net income per diluted share of $0.46 and cash flow from operating activities of $49 million. For fiscal year 2018, the company anticipates that its effective tax rate, factoring in the impact of the tax reform, will be in the range of 22% - 24%, which represents a decrease in the range of 11% - 13% compared to its prior guidance of 35% before the federal tax reform. Beyond fiscal year 2018, the company expects its effective tax rate to be in the range of 25% - 27%. The company reaffirms its expectation that fiscal year 2018 adjusted EBITDA will be in the range of $245 million - $260 million and is updating its adjusted EPS guidance to be in the range of $1.95 - $2.15 due to the expected impact of the federal tax reform and after giving effect to the stock repurchase transaction.