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BlueLinx Holdings Inc. - Quarter Report: 2005 April (Form 10-Q)

BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

     
(Mark One)
   
þ
  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 2, 2005

OR

     
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: 1-32383

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
  77-0627356
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
4300 Wildwood Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of principal executive offices)
  30339
(Zip Code)

(770) 953-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

As of May 9, 2005 there were 30,185,000 shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 outstanding.

 
 

 


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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.

Form 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended April 2, 2005

INDEX

           
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  FINANCIAL INFORMATION      
 
         
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    5  
 
         
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    21  
 
         
  OTHER INFORMATION      
 
         
    21  
 
         
    21  
 
         
    22  
 
         
       
 EX-31.1 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF THE CEO
 EX-31.2 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF THE CFO
 EX-32.1 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF THE CEO
 EX-32.2 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF THE CFO

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
(formerly ABP Distribution Holdings Inc.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND BUILDING PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
OF GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND DIRECT EXPENSES
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
                           
                      Distribution  
    BlueLinx     BlueLinx       Division  
    Period from     Period from       Period from  
    January 2, 2005     Inception (March       January 4,  
    to     8, 2004) to       2004 to  
    April 2, 2005     April 3, 2004       April 3, 2004  
Net sales
  $ 1,351,619     $       $ 1,279,882  
Cost of sales
    1,232,291               1,125,784  
 
                   
Gross profit
    119,328               154,098  
 
                   
Operating expenses:
                         
Selling, general, and administrative
    91,435       584         94,097  
Depreciation and amortization
    4,243               4,431  
 
                   
Total operating expenses
    95,678       584         98,528  
 
                   
Operating income (loss)
    23,650       (584 )       55,570  
Non-operating expenses:
                         
Interest expense
    9,334                
Other expense, net
    129               306  
 
                   
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes
    14,187       (584 )       55,264  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    5,769       (228 )       20,945  
 
                   
Net income (loss)
  $ 8,418     $ (356 )     $ 34,319  
 
                   
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    30,155                    
 
                       
Basic net income per share applicable to common stock
  $ 0.28                    
 
                       
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    30,458                    
 
                       
Diluted net income per share applicable to common stock
  $ 0.28                    
 
                       
Dividends declared per share of common stock
  $ 0.125                    
 
                       

See accompanying notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
(formerly ABP Distribution Holdings Inc.)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
                 
    BlueLinx     BlueLinx  
    April 2, 2005     January 1, 2005  
    (unaudited)          
Assets:
               
Current assets:
               
Cash
  $ 18,706     $ 15,572  
Receivables
    499,423       363,688  
Inventories
    517,913       500,231  
Deferred income taxes
    7,151       6,122  
Other current assets
    35,241       34,203  
 
           
Total current assets
    1,078,434       919,816  
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment:
               
Land and land improvements
    55,573       55,573  
Buildings
    93,133       93,133  
Machinery and equipment
    46,752       41,063  
Construction in progress
    1,414       5,089  
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost
    196,872       194,858  
Accumulated depreciation
    (11,267 )     (7,880 )
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment, net
    185,605       186,978  
Other non-current assets
    29,747       30,268  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 1,293,786     $ 1,137,062  
 
           
Liabilities:
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 338,358     $ 270,271  
Bank overdrafts
    38,557       32,033  
Accrued compensation
    9,303       18,292  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    153,247       94,103  
Other current liabilities
    13,091       13,142  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    552,556       427,841  
 
           
Non-current liabilities
               
Long-term debt
    574,000       558,000  
Deferred income taxes
    667       740  
Other long-term liabilities
    11,049       8,989  
 
           
Total liabilities
    1,138,272       995,570  
 
           
Shareholder’s Equity:
               
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 30,185,000 and 29,500,000 shares issued and outstanding at April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, respectively
    302       295  
Additional paid-in-capital
    130,733       121,306  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    (844 )     (789 )
Retained earnings
    25,323       20,680  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    155,514       141,492  
 
           
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 1,293,786     $ 1,137,062  
 
           

See accompanying notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
(formerly ABP Distribution Holdings Inc.)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS AND
BUILDING PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION DIVISION
OF GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
STATEMENT OF DIRECT CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
                             
                        Distribution  
            BlueLinx         Division  
    BlueLinx Period     Period from         Period from  
    from January 2,     Inception (March 8,         January 4,  
    2005 to     2004) to         2004 to  
    April 2, 2005     April 3, 2004         April 3, 2004  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                           
Net income (loss)
  $ 8,418     $ (356 )       $ 34,319  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operations:
                           
Depreciation and amortization
    4,243                 4,431  
Amortization of debt issue costs
    1,005                  
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
    (1,102 )     (228 )         4,401  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                           
Receivables
    (135,735 )               (203,726 )
Inventories
    (17,682 )               (118,904 )
Accounts payable
    68,087       3,267           100,301  
Changes in other working capital
    (9,465 )     (2,683 )         (23,110 )
Other
    778                 (1,711 )
 
                   
Net cash used in operating activities
    (81,453 )               (203,999 )
 
                   
Cash flows from investing activities:
                           
Property, plant and equipment investments
    (2,048 )               (1,152 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
    140                 203  
 
                   
Net cash used in investing activities
    (1,908 )               (949 )
 
                   
Cash flows from financing activities:
                           
Net transactions with Georgia-Pacific Corporation
                    211,098  
Issuance of common stock, net
    8,600                
Net increase in revolving credit facility
    75,144                
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts
    6,524                 (6,432 )
Common dividends paid
    (3,773 )                
 
                   
Net cash provided by financing activities
    86,495                 204,666  
 
                   
Increase (decrease) in cash
    3,134                 (282 )
Balance, beginning of period
    15,572                 506  
 
                   
Balance, end of period
  $ 18,706     $         $ 224  
 
                   
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
                           
Income taxes paid for the period
  $ 10,592     $         $ 16,544  
 
                   
Interest paid during the period
  $ 8,291     $         $  
 
                   

See accompanying notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
(Formerly ABP Distribution Holdings Inc.) AND
BUILDING PRODUCTS DISTRIBUTION DIVISION OF
GEORGIA-PACIFIC CORPORATION

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of Presentation and Background

     Basis of Presentation

     BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (“BlueLinx” or the “Company”) has prepared the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, including its accounts and the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiaries, in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore they do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

     The Company believes the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In addition, the operating results for interim periods may not be indicative of the results of operations for a full year.

     The Company was created on March 8, 2004 as a Georgia corporation named ABP Distribution Holdings Inc. On May 7, 2004, the Company and its subsidiary, BlueLinx Corporation, acquired the assets of the Building Products Distribution Division (the “Division”) of Georgia-Pacific Corporation (“Georgia-Pacific”), pursuant to an asset purchase agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”). On August 30, 2004, ABP Distribution Holdings Inc. merged into BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

     On December 17, 2004, the Company consummated an initial public offering of 9,500,000 shares of its common stock, par value $.01 per share, at the initial public offering price of $13.50 per share (the “Equity Offering”). On January 5, 2005, the underwriters for the Equity Offering exercised an option to purchase 685,000 additional shares of common stock to cover the over-allotment of shares in connection with the Equity Offering. The Company received net proceeds from the Equity Offering of $124 million (including net proceeds of $8.6 million from the exercise of the over-allotment option). Net proceeds from the offering and funds from the Company’s revolving credit facility were used (i) to repay the Company’s $100 million term loan plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and (ii) to redeem the remainder of the Company’s series A preferred stock, of which approximately $38.5 million was outstanding, and pay all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon. Unamortized debt issue costs of approximately $3 million were written off upon retirement of the term loan.

     The financial statements of BlueLinx for the period from inception (March 8, 2004) to April 3, 2004 reflect the Company’s financial results before the purchase of the assets of the Division on May 7, 2004. The financial statements of the Division reflect the accounts and results of certain operations of the business conducted by the Division. The accompanying combined financial statements of the Division have been prepared from Georgia-Pacific’s historical accounting records and are presented on a carve-out basis reflecting these certain assets, liabilities, and operations. The Division was an unincorporated business of Georgia-Pacific and, accordingly, Georgia-Pacific’s net investment in these operations (parent’s net investment) was used in lieu of shareholder’s equity. All significant intradivision transactions have been eliminated. The financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows that might have occurred had the Division been an independent entity not integrated into Georgia-Pacific’s other operations. Also, they may not be indicative of the actual financial position that might have otherwise resulted, or of future results of operations or financial position of the Division. The Company operates as one reportable segment.

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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Earnings per Common Share

     Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income less dividend requirements on the series A preferred stock by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The Company redeemed all of its outstanding series A preferred stock during fiscal 2004.

     Except when the effect would be anti-dilutive, the diluted earnings per share calculation includes the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of stock options using the treasury stock method.

Inventory Valuation

     Inventories purchased from unaffiliated entities are valued at the lower of moving average cost or market. During the pre-acquisition period, the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method was used to determine the cost of those inventories purchased from Georgia-Pacific. The impact of the change in the LIFO reserve on cost of sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 was $1.9 million of expense. Inventories consist primarily of finished goods.

Common Stock Dividends

     During the first quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company’s board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend was paid on March 31, 2005 to shareholders of record as of March 20, 2005. The Company’s controlling shareholder, Cerberus ABP Investor LLC (“Cerberus”), received a dividend of approximately $2.3 million as a result of its ownership of 18,100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock as of the record date.

Comprehensive Income

     The calculation of comprehensive income (loss) is as follows:

                           
                      Distribution  
    BlueLinx     BlueLinx       Division  
    Period from     Period from       Period from  
    January 2, 2005     Inception (March       January 4,  
    to     8, 2004) to       2004 to  
    April 2, 2005     April 3, 2004       April 3, 2004  
Net income
  $ 8,418     $ (356 )     $ 34,319  
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                         
Foreign currency translation, net of taxes
    (55 )             (173 )
 
                   
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 8,363     $ (356 )     $ 34,146  
 
                   

3. Employee Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

     Most of our hourly employees participate in noncontributory defined benefit pension plans. These include a plan that is administered solely by us (the “hourly pension plan”) and union-administered multiemployer plans. Our funding policy for the hourly pension plan is based on actuarial calculations and the applicable requirements of federal law. The Company does not expect to make any contributions to the hourly pension plan in fiscal 2005. Benefits under the majority of plans for hourly employees (including multiemployer plans) are primarily related to years of service.

     Net periodic pension cost for our pension plans included the following:

         
    Period from January 2,  
    2005 to April 2, 2005  
    (In thousands)  
Service cost
  $ 650  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
    970  
Expected return on plan assets
    (1,208 )
 
     
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 412  
 
     

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4. Revolving Credit Facility

     As of April 2, 2005, the Company had outstanding borrowings of $562 million and availability of $133 million under the terms of its revolving credit facility. The Company classifies the lowest projected balance of the credit facility over the next twelve months of $409 million as long term debt.

     As of April 2, 2005 the Company had outstanding letters of credit totaling $4.4 million, primarily for the purposes of securing collateral requirements under the casualty insurance programs for the Company and for guaranteeing payment of international purchases based on the fulfillment of certain conditions.

5. Related Party Transactions

Temporary Staffing Provider

     The Company uses Tandem Staffing Solutions (“Tandem”), an affiliate of Cerberus, as the temporary staffing company for its office located in Atlanta, Georgia. These expenses totaled $503,714 for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. As of April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, the Company had accounts payable in the amount of $135,614 and $136,000 to Tandem, respectively.

Overhead Expense Reimbursement

     For the first quarter of fiscal 2005, the Company incurred expenses in the amount of $16,784 related to reimbursements to Cerberus for various overhead expenses directly related to the Company’s business. These expenses totaled $183,000 for the period from inception (March 8, 2004) to January 1, 2005.

Other Selling, General and Administrative

     The Company uses ATC Associates, Inc. and SBI Group, Cerberus affiliates, for real estate surveys and IT consulting. These expenses totaled $27,461 for the first quarter of fiscal 2005.

Information Systems

     The Company purchased software licenses and a three year maintenance agreement from SSA Global, a Cerberus affiliate. These payments were directly related to the transfer of the Company’s existing financial reporting software from Georgia-Pacific. These payments totaled $242,611 for first quarter of fiscal 2005.

6. Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

     At April 2, 2005, total commitments of the Company under long-term, non-cancelable operating leases were as follows (in thousands):

         
2005
  $ 4,938  
2006
    6,469  
2007
    6,725  
2008
    6,639  
2009
    6,339  
Thereafter
    13,082  
 
     
Total
  $ 44,192  
 
     

     Certain of the Company’s operating leases have extension options.

Environmental and Legal Matters

     The Company is involved in various legal proceedings incidental to its businesses and is subject to a variety of environmental and pollution control laws and regulations in all jurisdictions in which it operates. Management believes that the

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disposition of these matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company.

Collective Bargaining Agreements

     Approximately 35% of the Company’s total work force is covered by collective bargaining agreements. Collective bargaining agreements representing approximately 4% of the Company’s work force will expire within one year.

Preference Claim

     On November 19, 2004, the Company received a letter from Wickes Lumber, or Wickes, asserting that approximately $16 million in payments received by the Division during the 90 day period prior to Wickes’ January 20, 2004 Chapter 11 filing were preferential payments under section 547 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Although the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined with certainty, the Company believes Wickes’ assertion to be without merit and, in any event, subject to one or more complete defenses, including, but not limited to, that the payments were made and received in the ordinary course of business and were in substantially contemporaneous exchange for new value given to Wickes. Accordingly, the Company has no plans to establish a reserve with respect to the asserted claim.

7. Supplemental Condensed Consolidating/Combined Financial Statements

     The condensed consolidating financial information as of April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 and for the period from January 2, 2005 to April 2, 2005 is provided pursuant to the requirements of Regulation S-X due to restrictions in the Company’s revolving credit facility that limit distributions by BlueLinx Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, to BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (“Parent”), which, in turn, may limit the Company’s ability to pay dividends to holders of its common stock (see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005, for a more detailed discussion of these restrictions and the terms of the facility). Also included in the supplemental condensed consolidated/combining financial statements are sixty-one single member limited liability companies, which are wholly owned by the Parent (the “LLC subsidiaries”). The LLC subsidiaries own certain warehouse properties that are occupied by BlueLinx Corporation, each under the terms of a lease agreement. The warehouse properties collateralize a mortgage loan and are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of either the Parent or BlueLinx Corporation. The supplemental condensed combining financial statements for the period from January 4, 2004 to April 3, 2004 also present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the pre-acquisition period as if the current structure of the Company has been outstanding for each period presented by combining the Distribution Division for the period from January 4, 2004 to April 3, 2004 and BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from inception (March 8, 2004) to April 3, 2004.

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     The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from January 2, 2005 to April 2, 2005 follows:

                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 1,351,619     $ 4,900     $ (4,900 )   $ 1,351,619  
Cost of sales
          1,232,291                   1,232,291  
 
                             
Gross profit
          119,328       4,900       (4,900 )     119,328  
 
                             
Operating expenses:
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    433       95,810       92       (4,900 )     91,435  
Depreciation and amortization
          3,167       1,076             4,243  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
    433       98,977       1,168       (4,900 )     95,678  
 
                             
Operating income (loss)
    (433 )     20,351       3,732             23,650  
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          6,961       2,373             9,334  
Other expense, net
          129                   129  
 
                             
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (433 )     13,261       1,359             14,187  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (169 )     5,407       531               5,769  
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
    8,682                   (8,682 )      
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ 8,418     $ 7,854     $ 828     $ (8,682 )   $ 8,418  
 
                             

     The pre-acquisition condensed combining statement of operations of the Distribution Division for the period from January 4, 2004 to April 3, 2004 and for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from inception (March 8, 2004) to April 3, 2004 follows:

                         
    Distribution              
    Division              
    excluding              
    Warehouse     Warehouse        
    Properties     Properties     Combined  
Net sales
  $ 1,279,882     $     $ 1,279,882  
Cost of sales
    1,125,784             1,125,784  
 
                 
Gross profit
    154,098             154,098  
Operating expenses:
                       
Selling, general and administrative
    94,681             94,681  
Depreciation and amortization
    2,704       1,727       4,431  
 
                 
Total operating expenses
    97,385       1,727       99,112  
 
                 
Operating income (loss)
    56,713       (1,727 )     54,986  
Non-operating expenses:
                       
Other expense, net
    306             306  
 
                 
Income before provision (benefit) for income taxes
    56,407       (1,727 )     54,680  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    21,371       (654 )     20,717  
 
                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 35,036     $ (1,073 )   $ 33,963  
 
                 

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     The condensed consolidating balance sheet for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. as of April 2, 2005 follows:

                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets:
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash
  $     $ 18,706     $     $     $ 18,706  
Receivables
          499,423                   499,423  
Inventories
          517,913                   517,913  
Deferred income taxes
          7,151                   7,151  
Other current assets
    954       34,287                   35,241  
Intercompany receivable
    169       2,614       2,251       (5,034 )      
 
                             
Total current assets
    1,123       1,080,094       2,251       (5,034 )     1,078,434  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment:
                                       
Land and land improvements
          1,413       54,160             55,573  
Buildings
          3,091       90,042             93,133  
Machinery and equipment
          46,752                   46,752  
Construction in progress
          1,414                   1,414  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
          52,670       144,202             196,872  
Accumulated depreciation
          (7,380 )     (3,887 )           (11,267 )
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, net
          45,290       140,315             185,605  
Investment in subsidiaries
    156,836                   (156,836 )      
Deferred income taxes
          3,268             (3,268 )      
Other non-current assets
          24,722       5,025             29,747  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 157,959     $ 1,153,374     $ 147,591     $ (165,138 )   $ 1,293,786  
 
                             
Liabilities:
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $     $ 338,358     $     $     $ 338,358  
Bank overdrafts
          38,557                   38,557  
Accrued compensation
          9,303                   9,303  
Current maturities of long-term debt
          153,247                   153,247  
Other current liabilities
          11,249       1,842             13,091  
Intercompany payable
    2,445       2,420       169       (5,034 )      
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    2,445       553,134       2,011       (5,034 )     552,556  
 
                             
Non-current liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
          409,000       165,000             574,000  
Deferred income taxes
                3,935       (3,268 )     667  
Other long-term liabilities
          10,224       825             11,049  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    2,445       972,358       171,771       (8,302 )     1,138,272  
 
                             
 
                                       
Shareholders’ Equity/Parent’s Investment
    155,514       181,016       (24,180 )     (156,836 )     155,514  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 157,959     $ 1,153,374     $ 147,591     $ (165,138 )   $ 1,293,786  
 
                             

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     The condensed consolidating balance sheet for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. as of January 1, 2005 follows:

                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets:
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash
  $ 3     $ 15,569     $     $     $ 15,572  
Receivables
          363,688                   363,688  
Inventories
          500,231                   500,231  
Deferred income tax assets
          6,122                   6,122  
Other current assets
    1,258       32,945                   34,203  
Intercompany receivable
    167       4,012       2,251       (6,430 )      
 
                             
Total current assets
    1,428       922,567       2,251       (6,430 )     919,816  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment:
                                       
Land and land improvements
          1,412       54,161             55,573  
Buildings
          3,091       90,042             93,133  
Machinery and equipment
          41,063                   41,063  
Construction in progress
          5,089                   5,089  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
          50,655       144,203             194,858  
Accumulated depreciation
          (5,068 )     (2,812 )           (7,880 )
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, net
          45,587       141,391             186,978  
Investment in subsidiaries
    145,146                   (145,146 )      
Deferred income taxes
          3,456             (3,456 )      
Other non-current assets
          25,715       4,553             30,268  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 146,574     $ 997,325     $ 148,195     $ (155,032 )   $ 1,137,062  
 
                             
Liabilities:
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 1,070     $ 269,201     $     $     $ 270,271  
Bank overdrafts
          32,033                   32,033  
Accrued compensation
          18,292                   18,292  
Current maturities of long-term debt
          94,103                   94,103  
Other current liabilities
          11,897       1,245             13,142  
Intercompany payable
    4,012       2,251       167       (6,430 )      
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    5,082       427,777       1,412       (6,430 )     427,841  
 
                             
Non-current liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
          393,000       165,000             558,000  
Deferred income taxes
                4,196       (3,456 )     740  
Other long-term liabilities
          8,989                   8,989  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    5,082       829,766       170,608       (9,886 )     995,570  
 
                             
 
                                       
Shareholders’ Equity/Parent’s Investment
    141,492       167,559       (22,413 )     (145,146 )     141,492  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 146,574     $ 997,325     $ 148,195     $ (155,032 )   $ 1,137,062  
 
                             

     The condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from January 2, 2005 to April 2, 2005 follows:

                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net income
  $ 8,418     $ 7,854     $ 828     $ (8,682 )   $ 8,418  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operations:
                                       
Depreciation and amortization
          3,167       1,076             4,243  
Amortization of debt issue costs
          661       344             1,005  
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
          (841 )     (261 )           (1,102 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    (8,682 )                 8,682        
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                                       
Receivables
          (135,735 )                 (135,735 )
Inventories
          (17,682 )                 (17,682 )
Accounts payable
    (1,070 )     69,157                   68,087  
Changes in other working capital
    304       (10,366 )     597             (9,465 )
Intercompany receivable
    (2 )     1,398             (1,396 )      
Intercompany payable
    (1,567 )     169       2       1,396        
Other
          769       9             778  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (2,599 )     (81,449 )     2,595             (81,453 )
 
                             
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Investment in subsidiaries
    (2,231 )                 2,231        
Property, plant and equipment investments
          (2,048 )                 (2,048 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
          140                   140  
 
                             
Net cash used in investing activities
    (2,231 )     (1,908 )           2,231       (1,908 )
 
                             
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Net transactions with Parent
          4,826       (2,595 )     (2,231 )      
Issuance of common stock, net
    8,600                         8,600  
Net increase in revolving credit facility
          75,144                   75,144  
Increase (decrease) in bank overdrafts
          6,524                   6,524  
Common dividends paid
    (3,773 )                       (3,773 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    4,827       86,494       (2,595 )     (2,231 )     86,495  
 
                             
Increase (decrease) in cash
    (3 )     3,137                   3,134  
Balance, beginning of period
    3       15,569                   15,572  
 
                             
Balance, end of period
  $     $ 18,706     $     $     $ 18,706  
 
                             

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     The pre-acquisition condensed combining statement of cash flows for the Distribution Division the period from January 4, 2004 to April 3, 2004 and for BlueLinx Holdings Inc for the period from inception (March 8, 2004) to April 3, 2004 follows:

                         
    Distribution
Division
excluding
Warehouse
Properties
    Warehouse
Properties
    Combined  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 35,036     $ (1,073 )   $ 33,963  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash used in operations:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    2,704       1,727       4,431  
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
    4,173           4,173  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                       
Receivables
    (203,726 )           (203,726 )
Inventories
    (118,904 )           (118,904 )
Accounts payable
    103,568             103,568  
Changes in other working capital
    (25,793 )           (25,793 )
Other
    (1,711 )           (1,711 )
 
                 
Net cash used in operating activities
    (204,653 )     654       (203,999 )
 
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Property, plant and equipment investments
    (1,152 )           (1,152 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
    203             203  
 
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (949 )           (949 )
 
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Net transactions with Georgia-Pacific
    211,752       (654 )     211,098  
Decrease in bank overdrafts
    (6,432 )           (6,432 )
 
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    205,320       (654 )     204,666  
 
                 
Increase (decrease) in cash
    (282 )           (282 )
Balance, beginning of period
    506             506  
 
                 
Balance, end of period
  $ 224     $     $ 224  
 
                 
     
ITEM 2.
  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     The information contained in this section: (i) has been derived from our historical financial statements and should be read together with our historical financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this document, in addition to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; and (ii) is not a comprehensive discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, but rather updates disclosures made in the aforementioned filing. The discussion below contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “will be,” “will likely continue,” “will likely result” or words or phrases of similar meaning. All of these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management that, although believed by us to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our control, that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties may include those discussed under the heading “Factors Affecting Future Results” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and other factors, some of which may not be known to us. We operate in a changing environment in which new risks can emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all of these risks, nor can it assess the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Factors you should consider that could cause these differences include, among other things:

  •   changes in the prices, supply and/or demand for products which we distribute;
 
  •   the activities of competitors;
 
  •   changes in significant operating expenses;
 
  •   changes in the availability of capital;
 
  •   our ability to identify acquisition opportunities and effectively and cost-efficiently integrate acquisitions;
 
  •   general economic and business conditions in the United States;

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  •   acts of war or terrorist activities;
 
  •   variations in the performance of the financial markets; and
 
  •   the other factors described herein under “Factors Affecting Future Results” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2005 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

     Given these risks and uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Overview

    Company Background

     The Company is a leading distributor of building products in the United States. The Company distributes over 10,000 products to more than 11,700 customers through its network of more than 60 warehouses and third-party operated warehouses which serve all major metropolitan markets in the United States. The Company distributes products in two principal categories: structural products and specialty products. Structural products include plywood, OSB, lumber and other wood products primarily used for structural support, walls and flooring in construction projects. Structural products represented approximately 56% of the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2005 gross sales. Specialty products include roofing, insulation, moulding, engineered wood, vinyl products (used primarily in siding) and metal products. Specialty products accounted for approximately 44% of the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2005 gross sales.

    Acquisition of Building Products Distribution Division’s Assets from Georgia-Pacific

     On March 12, 2004, the Company and its operating company, BlueLinx Corporation, entered into two separate definitive agreements to acquire the real estate and operating assets, respectively, of the distribution division of Georgia-Pacific Corporation (the “Division”). The transactions were consummated on May 7, 2004. The Company refers to the period prior to May 7, 2004 as the “pre-acquisition period.” The Division’s financial data for the pre-acquisition period generally will not be comparable to the Company’s financial data for the period after the acquisition. The principal factors affecting comparability are incremental costs that the Company will incur as a separate company, discussed in greater detail below; interest costs attributable to debt the Company incurred in connection with the acquisition transactions and mortgage refinancing transactions; and the effects of purchase method of accounting applied to the acquisition transactions. The acquisition of the assets of the Division was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and the assets acquired and liabilities assumed were accounted for at their fair market values at the date of consummation.

    Initial Public Offering

     On December 17, 2004, the Company consummated an initial public offering of 9,500,000 shares of its common stock, par value $.01 per share, at the initial public offering price of $13.50 per share (the “Equity Offering”). On January 5, 2005, the underwriters for the Equity Offering exercised an option to purchase 685,000 additional shares of common stock to cover over-allotment of shares in connection with the Equity Offering. BlueLinx received net proceeds from the Equity Offering of $124.1 million (including net proceeds of $8.6 million from the exercise of the over-allotment option). Net proceeds from the offering and funds from the Company’s revolving credit facility were used (i) to repay the Company’s $100 million term loan plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and (ii) to redeem the remainder of the Company’s outstanding series A preferred stock, of which approximately $38.5 million was outstanding, and pay all accrued and unpaid dividends thereon. Unamortized debt issue costs of approximately $3 million were written off upon retirement of the term loan.

    Agreements with Georgia-Pacific

     Supply Agreement. On May 7, 2004, the Company entered into a multi-year supply agreement with Georgia-Pacific. Under the agreement, the Company has exclusive distribution rights on certain products and certain customer segments. Georgia-Pacific is the Company’s largest vendor, with Georgia-Pacific products representing approximately 27% of purchases during fiscal 2004.

     Transition Agreements. During the pre-acquisition period, Georgia-Pacific charged the Division for the estimated cost of certain functions that were managed by Georgia-Pacific and could reasonably be directly attributed to the operations of the Division. These costs included dedicated human resources, legal, accounting and information systems support. The charges to

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the Division were based on Georgia-Pacific management’s estimate of the services specifically used by the Division. Where determinations based on specific usage alone were impracticable, other methods and criteria were used that management believes are equitable and provide a reasonable estimate of the cost attributable to the Division. The total of the allocations was $4.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2004. Certain general corporate expenses were not allocated to the Division. These expenses included portions of property and casualty insurance premiums, health and welfare administration costs, human resources administration costs, finance administration costs and legal costs. The Company estimates that these incremental costs would have been approximately $3.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2004.

     The Company believes the assumptions underlying the Division’s financial statements are reasonable. However, the Division’s financial statements do not necessarily reflect what the Company’s future results of operations, financial position and cash flows will be, nor do they reflect what the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows would have been had the Company been a separate, independent company during the periods presented.

     At the closing of the acquisition, the Company’s operating company entered into a transition services agreement with Georgia-Pacific. The services covered under the agreement included all currently provided support services in several operating areas, including transportation management and sales and marketing. The Company agreed to compensate Georgia-Pacific for services provided during the transition period on an agreed upon cost-plus basis. The majority of these agreements expired as of January 1, 2005.

     In addition to the transition services agreement, the Company also entered into agreements with Georgia-Pacific to provide transition services in information technology (IT) and human resources. The IT support services agreement provided for infrastructure, business systems, operational systems and network support services for a period of one year. However, BlueLinx elected to terminate most sub-categories of IT support services during fiscal 2004. The human resources agreement that provided for payroll, employee benefits administration and other specified human resources-related administrative services expired December 31, 2004, when the Company converted to its own service.

     Charges for transition services were approximately $1 million per month. The Company ceased to incur these charges during the first quarter of fiscal 2005. The total cost for transition services from the completion of the acquisition through April 2, 2005 was approximately $8.4 million.

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Sales Revenue Variances

     The following table sets forth changes in net sales by product category, sales variances due to changes in unit volume and dollar and percentage changes in unit volume and price, in each case for the first quarter of fiscal 2005, the first quarter of fiscal 2004, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003.

                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q1 2005     Q1 2004     2004     2003  
    (Dollars in millions)  
Sales by Category
                               
Structural Products
  $ 767     $ 739     $ 3,225     $ 2,401  
Specialty Products
    595       541       2,391       1,924  
Unallocated Allowances and Adjustments
    (10 )           (58 )     (53 )
 
                       
Total Sales
  $ 1,352     $ 1,280     $ 5,558     $ 4,272  
 
                       
Sales Variances
                               
Unit Volume $ Change
  $ 44     $ 74     $ 351     $ 94  
Price/Other*
    28       329       935       444  
 
                       
Total $ Change
  $ 72     $ 403     $ 1,286     $ 538  
 
                       
Unit Volume % Change
    3.4 %     8.4 %     8.2 %     2.5 %
Price/Other*
    2.2 %     37.6 %     21.9 %     11.9 %
 
                       
Total % Change
    5.6 %     46.0 %     30.1 %     14.4 %
 
                       


*   Other includes unallocated allowances and discounts and the impact of the 53rd week in fiscal 2003.

     The following table sets forth changes in net sales and gross margin by channel and percentage changes in gross margin by channel, in each case for the first quarter of fiscal 2005, the first quarter of fiscal 2004, fiscal 2004 and fiscal 2003.

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    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q1 2005     Q1 2004     2004     2003  
    (Dollars in millions)  
Sales by Channel
                               
Warehouse/Reload
  $ 877     $ 854     $ 3,819     $ 2,935  
Direct
    485       426       1,797       1,390  
Unallocated Allowances and Adjustments
    (10 )           (58 )     (53 )
 
                       
Total
  $ 1,352     $ 1,280     $ 5,558     $ 4,272  
 
                       
Gross Margin by Channel
                               
Warehouse/Reload
  $ 102     $ 132     $ 459     $ 380  
Direct
    17       22       84       74  
Unallocated Allowances and Adjustments
                18       3  
 
                       
Total
  $ 119     $ 154     $ 561     $ 457  
 
                       
Gross Margin % by Channel
                               
Warehouse/Reload
    11.6 %     15.5 %     12.0 %     12.9 %
Direct
    3.5 %     5.2 %     4.7 %     5.3 %
Unallocated Allowances and Adjustments
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.3 %     0.1 %
 
                       
Total
    8.8 %     12.0 %     10.1 %     10.7 %
 
                       

    Fiscal Year

     The Company’s fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar year. Fiscal year 2004 contained 52 weeks and fiscal year 2003 contained 53 weeks. The additional week in fiscal year 2003 was included in the fourth quarter of that year.

Results of Operations

    First Quarter of Fiscal 2005 Compared to First Quarter of Fiscal 2004

     The following table sets forth the Company’s and the Division’s results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and first quarter of fiscal 2004. The results of operations for the first quarter fiscal 2004 combine the pre-acquisition period from January 4, 2004 to April 3, 2004 of the Division and the period from inception (March 8, 2004) to April 3, 2004 of the Company.

                                                                         
    BlueLinx             BlueLinx             Pre-Acquisition                              
    Period             Period from             Period             Combined                
    from             Inception             from             Period from                
    January 2, 2005     % of     (March 8,     % of     January 4, 2004     % of     January 4, 2004     % of          
    to     Net     2004) to     Net     to     Net     to     Net          
    April 2, 2005     Sales     April 3, 2004     Sales     April 3, 2004     Sales     April 3, 2004     Sales          
    (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)                  
    (Dollars in thousands)          
Net sales
  $ 1,351,619       100.0 %   $           $ 1,279,882       100.0 %   $ 1,279,882       100.0 %        
Gross profit
    119,328       8.8 %                 154,098       12.0 %     154,098       12.0 %        
Selling, general & administrative
    91,435       6.8 %     584             94,097       7.4 %     94,681       7.4 %        
Depreciation and amortization
    4,243       0.3 %                 4,431       0.3 %     4,431       0.3 %        
 
                                                               
Operating income
    23,650       1.7 %     (584 )           55,570       4.3 %     54,986       4.3 %        
Interest expense
    9,334       0.7 %                       0.0 %           0.0 %        
Other expense (income), net
    129       0.0 %                 306       0.0 %     306       0.0 %        
 
                                                               
Income before provision for income taxes
    14,187       1.0 %     (584 )           55,264       4.3 %     54,680       4.3 %        
Income tax provision (benefit)
    5,769       0.4 %     (228 )           20,945       1.6 %     20,717       1.6 %        
 
                                                               
Net income
  $ 8,418       0.6 %   $ (356 )         $ 34,319       2.7 %   $ 33,963       2.7 %        
 
                                                               

     Net Sales. For the first quarter of fiscal 2005, net sales increased by 5.6%, or $72 million, to $1.35 billion. The increase in net sales was driven by a 3.4% increase in unit volume which increased sales by $44 million and slightly higher product prices which increased sales by $28 million. Although net sales in the Central, Southwest, Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions all increased compared to the prior year period, the increases were partially offset by decreases in net sales in each of the West, Northwest and Midwest regions, which were all affected by various weather conditions during the first quarter of fiscal 2005.

     Gross Profit. Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 was $119 million compared to $154 million in the prior year period. The decline in gross profit is primarily due to the decrease in margins for structural products, metal products, and certain specialty products. The gross profit margin of 12% for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 was significantly above the

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business’s long term average gross profit margin due to inventory profits associated with a rapid escalation of structural product prices in the first quarter of fiscal 2004.

     Operating Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for first quarter fiscal 2005 were $91.4 million, or 6.8% of net sales, compared to $94.7 million, or 7.4% of net sales, during the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The reduction in operating expenses was primarily the result of reduced incentive compensation expense related to lower gross margins and reduced operating results for the first quarter of fiscal 2005.

     Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $4.2 million for first quarter fiscal 2005, while depreciation expense totaled $4.4 million for first quarter fiscal 2004. Property, plant and equipment was purchased by the Company for less than Georgia-Pacific’s book value. As a result, book value and associated depreciation following the acquisition is lower than it was during the pre-acquisition period. The Company did not have any amortization expense during the pre-acquisition period.

     Operating Income. Operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 was $23.7 million, or 1.7% of sales, versus $55.0 million, or 4.3% of sales, in the first quarter of fiscal 2004, reflecting the decline in gross profit, partially offset by lower operating expenses.

     Interest Expense. Interest expense totaled $9.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2005. Interest expense related to the Company’s revolving credit facility and mortgage was $6.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively. Interest expense includes $1.0 million of debt issue cost amortization. The Division did not incur interest expense prior to the acquisition.

     Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate was 40.7% and 37.9% for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and the first quarter of fiscal 2004, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate is principally due to the fact that BlueLinx is now a stand-alone company. As part of Georgia-Pacific, the Division was combined with the other divisions of Georgia-Pacific for state tax purposes. As a stand-alone company, we are projecting a state tax rate approximately 2% higher than Georgia-Pacific’s carve-out rate. The other differences resulted from higher non-deductible expenses and deemed reparations of Canadian earnings.

     Net Income. Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 was $8.4 million compared to net income of $34.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The Company’s net income for 2004 was achieved as a division of Georgia-Pacific and did not include interest expense and certain corporate overhead expenses that are included in the results for the first quarter of fiscal 2005.

     On a per-share basis, basic and diluted income applicable to common stockholders for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 were each $0.28. Earnings per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2004 are not available as a result of the business operating for much of that period as a division of Georgia-Pacific.

Seasonality

     The Company is exposed to fluctuations in quarterly sales volumes and expenses due to seasonal factors. These seasonal factors are common in the building products distribution industry. The first quarter is the Company’s slowest quarter due to the impact of poor weather on the construction market. The Company’s second quarter typically improves from its first quarter as the weather begins to improve and held-over construction demand from the winter season is released. The Company’s third quarter is typically its strongest quarter, reflecting a substantial increase in construction due to more favorable weather conditions. The Company’s working capital and accounts receivable and payable generally peak in the third quarter, while inventory generally peaks in the second quarter in anticipation of the third quarter season. The fourth quarter is typically the Company’s second slowest quarter due to the decline in construction with the onset of the winter season. The Company expects these trends to continue for the foreseeable future.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     The Division’s principal source of liquidity historically had been the consolidated resources of Georgia-Pacific. The Company intends to fund future capital needs through its operating cash flows and its revolving credit facility. The Company believes that the amounts available from this and other sources will be sufficient to fund operations and capital requirements for the foreseeable future.

     The Company’s capital expenditures for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 were approximately $2.0 million, and were incurred primarily in connection with mobile equipment. The Company’s capital expenditures were paid for from cash flows provided by operating activities or borrowings under its revolving credit facility. The Company estimates that capital expenditures for

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2005 will be approximately $12 million, primarily for mobile equipment consisting of trucks, trailers, forklifts and automobiles. The Company’s 2005 capital expenditures are anticipated to be paid from its current cash, cash provided from operating activities or borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Part of the Company’s growth strategy is to selectively pursue acquisitions. The Company may use cash or stock, or a combination of both, as acquisition currency. The Company’s cash requirements may significantly increase and incremental cash expenditures will be required in connection with the integration of the acquired company’s business and to pay fees and expenses in connection with acquisitions. To the extent that significant amounts of cash are expended in connection with acquisitions, the Company’s liquidity position may be adversely impacted. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in implementing its acquisition strategy. For a discussion of the risks associated with the Company’s acquisition strategy, see risk factor on integrating acquisitions.

     The following tables indicate the Company’s working capital and cash flows for the periods indicated.

                 
    BlueLinx at     BlueLinx at  
    April 2,     January 1,  
    2005     2005  
    (Unaudited)          
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Working capital
  $ 525,878     $ 491,975  
                                 
            BlueLinx              
    BlueLinx     Period from     Distribution        
    Period from     Inception     Division     Combined  
    January 2,     (March 8,     Period from     Period from  
    2005 to     2004) to     January 4, 2004     January 4, 2004  
    April 2,     April 3,     to     to  
    2005     2004     April 3, 2004     April 3, 2004  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Cash flows used for operating activities
  $ (81,453 )         $ (203,999 )   $ (203,999 )
Cash flows used for investing activities
    (1,908 )           (949 )     (949 )
Cash flows provided by financing activities
  $ 86,495           $ 204,666     $ 204,666  

    Working Capital

     Working capital increased by $34 million to $526 million at April 2, 2005, from $492 million at January 1, 2005. Accounts receivable increased by $136 million and finished goods inventories increased by $18 million; these increases were partially offset by a $68 million increase in accounts payable. Additionally, cash increased from $15.6 million on January 1, 2005 to $18.7 million at April 2, 2005. The $18.7 million of cash on the Company’s balance sheet at April 2, 2005 primarily reflects customer remittances received in the Company’s lock boxes on Friday and Saturday that are not available until the next Monday, which is part of the following fiscal period.

    Operating Activities

     During the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004, cash flows used in operating activities totaled $81.5 million and $204 million, respectively. The increase of $123 million in cash flows provided by operating activities was primarily driven by smaller increases in accounts receivable of $68.0 million, offset in part by a $25.5 million decline in earnings. Smaller increases in inventory of $101 million were offset by smaller increases in trade payables of $35.5 million.

    Investing Activities

     During the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004, cash flows used in investing activities totaled $1.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

     During the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004, the Company’s expenditures for property and equipment were $2.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively. These expenditures were primarily for mobile equipment consisting of trucks, trailers, forklifts and sales force automobiles.

     Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment totaled $0.1 million and $0.2 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and fiscal 2004, respectively.

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    Financing Activities

     Net cash provided by financing activities was $86.5 million during fiscal 2005 and $205 million during fiscal 2004. The change in cash provided by financing activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 primarily reflects the increase of the Company’s revolving credit facility ($75.1 million) and its issuance of the over-allotment shares ($8.6 million). The Company paid dividends of $3.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005. During the pre-acquisition period, the Division was financed by Georgia-Pacific and the use of bank overdrafts.

    Debt and Credit Sources

     On May 7, 2004, the Company’s operating company entered into a revolving credit facility. As of April 2, 2005, advances outstanding under the revolving credit facility were approximately $562 million. Borrowing availability was approximately $133 million and outstanding letters of credit on this facility were approximately $4.4 million. As of April 2, 2005, the interest rate on outstanding balances under the revolving credit facility was 4.65%.

     On October 27, 2004, the existing mortgage was refinanced by a new mortgage loan in the amount of $165 million, which was provided by Column Financial, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse First Boston LLC. The interest rate on the new mortgage loan is equal to LIBOR (subject to a 2% floor and a 6% cap), plus a 2.25% spread. On April 2, 2005, the interest rate was 5.06%.

Critical Accounting Policies

     The Company’s significant accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Certain of the Company’s accounting policies require the application of significant judgment by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. As with all judgments, they are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. These judgments are based on the Company’s historical experience, current economic trends in the industry, information provided by customers, vendors and other outside sources and management’s estimates, as appropriate.

     The following are accounting policies that management believes are important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgment.

    Revenue Recognition

     The Company recognizes revenue when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the Company’s price to the buyer is fixed and determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. The timing of revenue recognition is largely dependent on shipping terms. Revenue is recorded at the time of shipment for terms designated as FOB (free on board) shipping point. For sales transactions designated FOB destination, revenue is recorded when the product is delivered to the customer’s delivery site. Discounts and allowances are comprised of trade allowances, cash discounts and sales returns. Cash discounts and sales returns are estimated using historical experience. Trade allowances are based on the estimated obligations and historical experience. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to estimates on discounts and returns have been insignificant for each of the reported periods.

    Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Related Reserves

     The Company evaluates the collectibility of accounts receivable based on numerous factors, including past transaction history with customers and their creditworthiness. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for each aging category on the Company’s aged trial balance based on the Company’s historical loss experience. This estimate is periodically adjusted when the Company becomes aware of specific customers’ inability to meet their financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filing or other evidence of liquidity problems). As the Company determines that specific balances will be ultimately uncollectible, the Company removes them from its aged trial balance. Additionally, the Company maintains reserves for cash discounts that it expects customers to earn as well as expected returns. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to estimates on discounts and uncollectible accounts have been insignificant for each of the reported periods. At April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 these allowances totaled $13.8 million and $13.4 million, respectively.

    Inventories

     Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. The cost of substantially all inventories is determined by the moving average cost method. The Company evaluates its inventory value at the end of each quarter to ensure that first quality, actively

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moving inventory, when viewed by category, is carried at the lower of cost or market. At April 2, 2005, the lower of cost or market reserve totaled $45,000.

     Additionally, the Company maintains a reserve for the estimated value impairment associated with damaged and inactive inventory. The inactive reserve includes inventory that has had no sales in the past twelve months or has turn days in excess of 360 days. At April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, the Company’s damaged and inactive inventory reserves totaled $3.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively.

    Consideration Received from Vendors

     At the beginning of each calendar year, the Company enters into agreements with many of its vendors providing for inventory purchase rebates, generally based on achievement of specified volume purchasing levels and various marketing allowances that are common industry practice. The Company accrues for the receipt of vendor rebates based on purchases, and also reduces inventory value to reflect the net acquisition cost (purchase price less expected purchase rebates). Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to rebate estimates have been insignificant for each of the reported periods.

    Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

     Long-lived assets, including property and equipment, are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the asset’s residual value, if any. In turn, measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of fair value, which is based on the best information available. The Company uses internal cash flow estimates, quoted market prices when available and independent appraisals as appropriate to determine fair value. The Company derives the required cash flow estimates from its historical experience and its internal business plans and applies an appropriate discount rate. If these projected cash flows are less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized based on the fair value of the asset less any costs of disposition. The Company’s judgment regarding the existence of impairment indicators is based on market and operational performance. There have been no adjustments to earnings resulting from the impairment of long-lived assets.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

     In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (“SFAS No. 123R”) which is a revision of SFAS No. 123. SFAS No. 123R supersedes APB No. 25 and amends SFAS No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows. Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123R is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123. However, SFAS No. 123R requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure will no longer be an alternative. SFAS No. 123R is effective for fiscal year 2006.

     SFAS No. 123R permits public companies to adopt its requirements using one of two methods:

     1. A “modified prospective method” in which compensation cost is recognized beginning with the effective date (a) based on the requirements of SFAS No. 123R for all share-based payments granted after the effective date and (b) based on SFAS No. 123 for all awards granted to employees prior to the effective date of SFAS No. 123R that remain unvested on the effective date.

     2. A “modified retrospective method” which includes the requirements of the modified prospective method described above, but also permits entities to restate the amounts previously recognized under SFAS No. 123 for purposes of pro forma disclosures either for (a) all prior periods presented or (b) prior interim periods in the year of adoption.

     The Company plans to adopt SFAS No. 123R using the modified prospective method. The Company does not expect the adoption of SFAS No. 123R to have a material impact on its results of operations.

     In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, Inventory Costs — an Amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4 (“SFAS No. 151”), which is the result of the FASB’s efforts to converge U.S. accounting standards for inventory with International Accounting Standards. SFAS No. 151 requires abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material to be recognized as current-period charges. It also requires that allocation of fixed production overheads to the costs of conversion be based on the normal capacity of the production facilities. SFAS No. 151 is effective for inventory costs incurred during fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 151 on its

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results of operations.

     ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005, other than those discussed below.

     The Company’s revolving credit facility accrues interest based on a floating benchmark rate (the prime rate or LIBOR rate), plus an applicable margin. A change in interest rates under the revolving credit facility could have an impact on results of operations. A change of 100 basis points in the market rate of interest would impact interest expense by approximately $5.6 million on an annual basis based on borrowings outstanding at April 2, 2005.

    ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     An evaluation was performed, as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

     There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

    ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     During the quarter ended April 2, 2005, there were no material changes to the Company’s previously disclosed legal proceedings. Additionally, the Company is, and from time to time may be, a party to routine legal proceedings incidental to the operation of its business. The outcome of any pending or threatened proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, operating results or cash flows of the Company, based on its current understanding of the relevant facts. Legal expenses incurred related to these contingencies are generally expensed as incurred.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibits:

     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

     
  BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
   
  (Registrant)
 
   
Date: May 9, 2005
  /s/  David J. Morris
   
  David J. Morris
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
  (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit    
Number   Description
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.