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BlueLinx Holdings Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 July (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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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 July 4, 2009
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   77-0627356
(State of Incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
4300 Wildwood Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia   30339
(Address of principal executive offices)   (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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “small reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer o   Non-accelerated filer þ   Smaller reporting company o
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of August 7, 2009 there were 32,240,524 shares of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. common stock, par value $0.01, outstanding.
 
 

 

 


 

BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 4, 2009
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 Exhibit 31.1
 Exhibit 31.2
 Exhibit 32.1
 Exhibit 32.2

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
                 
    Second Quarter  
    Period from     Period from  
    April 5, 2009     March 30, 2008  
    to     to  
    July 4, 2009     June 28, 2008  
Net sales
  $ 423,526     $ 834,669  
Cost of sales
    375,226       727,234  
 
           
Gross profit
    48,300       107,435  
 
           
Operating expenses:
               
Selling, general, and administrative
    50,852       81,227  
Net gain from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
    (17,351 )      
Depreciation and amortization
    4,241       5,103  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    37,742       86,330  
 
           
Operating income
    10,558       21,105  
Non-operating expenses:
               
Interest expense
    8,506       9,385  
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap, net
    1,078        
Other expense, net
    315       190  
 
           
Income before provision for income taxes
    659       11,530  
Provision for income taxes
    31       4,931  
 
           
Net income
  $ 628     $ 6,599  
 
           
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    32,566       32,409  
 
           
Basic net income per share applicable to common stock
  $ 0.02     $ 0.20  
 
           
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    32,664       32,498  
 
           
Diluted net income per share applicable to common stock
  $ 0.02     $ 0.20  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

 

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    Period from     Period from  
    January 4, 2009     December 29, 2007  
    to     to  
    July 4, 2009     June 28, 2008  
Net sales
  $ 830,637     $ 1,551,429  
Cost of sales
    738,061       1,366,191  
 
           
Gross profit
    92,576       185,238  
 
           
Operating expenses:
               
Selling, general, and administrative
    108,517       161,862  
Net gain from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
    (17,351 )      
Depreciation and amortization
    9,271       10,071  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    100,437       171,933  
 
           
Operating (loss) income
    (7,861 )     13,305  
Non-operating expenses:
               
Interest expense
    16,623       18,739  
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap, net
    5,910        
Write-off of debt issue costs
    1,407        
Other expense, net
    158       320  
 
           
Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (31,959 )     (5,754 )
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    28,066       (1,762 )
 
           
Net loss
  $ (60,025 )   $ (3,992 )
 
           
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    31,054       31,003  
 
           
Basic net loss per share applicable to common stock
  $ (1.93 )   $ (0.13 )
 
           
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    31,054       31,003  
 
           
Diluted net loss per share applicable to common stock
  $ (1.93 )   $ (0.13 )
 
           
See accompanying notes.

 

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
                 
    July 4, 2009     January 3, 2009  
    (unaudited)        
Assets:
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 53,011     $ 150,353  
Receivables, net
    160,785       130,653  
Inventories, net
    162,579       189,482  
Deferred income tax assets
    578       11,868  
Other current assets
    48,387       37,351  
 
           
Total current assets
    425,340       519,707  
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment:
               
Land and land improvements
    52,961       53,426  
Buildings
    96,784       96,159  
Machinery and equipment
    70,187       70,491  
Construction in progress
    1,015       2,035  
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost
    220,947       222,111  
Accumulated depreciation
    (76,776 )     (69,336 )
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment, net
    144,171       152,775  
Non-current deferred income tax assets
          17,468  
Other non-current assets
    41,222       42,457  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 610,733     $ 732,407  
 
           
Liabilities:
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 104,998     $ 78,367  
Bank overdrafts
    14,387       24,715  
Accrued compensation
    5,466       11,552  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    25,000       60,000  
Other current liabilities
    25,882       24,546  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    175,733       199,180  
 
           
Non-current liabilities:
               
Long-term debt
    341,669       384,870  
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities
    578        
Other non-current liabilities
    44,049       45,505  
 
           
Total liabilities
    562,029       629,555  
 
           
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 32,952,876 and 32,362,330 shares issued at July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively; and 32,316,571 and 32,362,330 outstanding at July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively
    323       323  
Additional paid-in capital
    143,956       144,148  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (10,851 )     (16,920 )
Accumulated deficit
    (84,724 )     (24,699 )
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    48,704       102,852  
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 610,733     $ 732,407  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

 

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    Period from     Period from  
    January 4, 2009     December 29, 2007  
    to     to  
    July 4, 2009     June 28, 2008  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net loss
  $ (60,025 )   $ (3,992 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash (used in) provided by operations:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    9,271       10,071  
Amortization of debt issue costs
    1,229       1,215  
Net gain from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
    (17,351 )      
Payment (first installment) from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
    4,706        
Gain from sale of properties
    (4,237 )      
Prepayment fees associated with sale of facility
    616        
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap
    5,910        
Write-off of debt issue costs
    1,407        
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
    27,228       (2,931 )
Share-based compensation expense
    1,431       1,119  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
          (76 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables
    (30,132 )     (31,905 )
Inventories
    26,903       20,519  
Accounts payable
    26,631       11,883  
Changes in other working capital
    (3,629 )     22,283  
Other
    (2,797 )     2,589  
 
           
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (12,839 )     30,775  
 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Property, plant and equipment investments
    (688 )     (1,502 )
Proceeds from disposition of assets
    6,995       827  
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    6,307       (675 )
 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Repurchase of common stock
    (1,624 )      
Proceeds from stock options exercised
          434  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
          76  
Decrease in revolving credit facility
    (75,000 )     (17,487 )
Payment of principal on mortgage
    (3,201 )      
Prepayment fees associated with sale of facility
    (616 )      
(Decrease) increase in bank overdrafts
    (10,328 )     903  
Other
    (41 )     6  
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
    (90,810 )     (16,068 )
 
           
(Decrease) increase in cash
    (97,342 )     14,032  
Balance, beginning of period
    150,353       15,759  
 
           
Balance, end of period
  $ 53,011     $ 29,791  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

 

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JULY 4, 2009
1. Basis of Presentation and Background
Basis of Presentation
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. 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 United States generally accepted accounting principles (“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 3, 2009, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar year. Fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2008 contain 52 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively. BlueLinx Corporation is the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. and is referred to herein as the “operating subsidiary” when necessary.
We believe the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. In addition, the operating results for interim periods may not be indicative of the results of operations for a full year. We are exposed to fluctuations in quarterly sales volumes and expenses due to seasonal factors, with the second and third quarters typically accounting for the highest sales volumes. These seasonal factors are common in the building products distribution industry.
We are a leading distributor of building products in North America with approximately 2,000 employees. We offer approximately 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service more than 11,500 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers. We operate our distribution business from sales centers in Atlanta and Denver, and our network of more than 70 warehouses and third-party operated warehouses.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, our 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.
All revenues are recorded at gross in accordance with the guidance outlined by Emerging Issues Task Force, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent”, (“EITF 99-19”) and in accordance with standard industry practice. The key indicators used to determine when and how revenue is recorded are as follows:
    We are the primary obligor responsible for fulfillment.
    Title passes to BlueLinx, and we carry all risk of loss related to warehouse, reload and inventory shipped directly from vendors to our customers.
    We are responsible for all product returns.
    We control the selling price.
    We select the supplier.
    We bear all credit risk.

 

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In addition, we provide inventory to certain customers through pre-arranged agreements on a consignment basis. Customer consigned inventory is maintained and stored by certain customers; however, ownership and risk of loss remains with us. Once the inventory is sold by the customer, we recognize revenue. We record revenue on a gross basis due to the guidance outlined above relative to EITF 99-19.
All revenues recognized are net 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.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include all highly-liquid investments with maturity dates of less than three months when purchased.
Restricted Cash
We had restricted cash of $29.0 million and $25.5 million at July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009 respectively. Restricted cash primarily includes amounts held in escrow related to our interest rate swap and mortgage. Restricted cash is included in “Other current assets” and “Other non-current assets” on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The table below provides the balances of each individual component in restricted cash as of July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009 (in thousands):
                 
    At July 4,     At January 3,  
    2009     2009  
Cash in escrow:
               
Interest rate swap
  $ 10,920     $ 13,590  
Mortgage
    16,661       10,303  
Other
    1,429       1,626  
 
           
Total
  $ 29,010     $ 25,519  
 
           
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Related Reserves
We evaluate the collectibility of accounts receivable based on numerous factors, including past transaction history with customers and their creditworthiness. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for each aging category on our aged trial balance based on our historical loss experience. This estimate is periodically adjusted when we become aware of specific customers’ inability to meet their financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filing or other evidence of liquidity problems). As we determine that specific balances will ultimately be uncollectible, we remove them from our aged trial balance. Additionally, we maintain reserves for cash discounts that we expect customers to earn as well as expected returns. At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, these reserves totaled $11.0 million and $10.1 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to estimates on discounts and uncollectible accounts have been insignificant.
Inventory Valuation
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. The cost of all inventories is determined by the moving average cost method. We evaluate our inventory value at the end of each quarter to ensure that first quality, actively moving inventory, when viewed by category, is carried at the lower of cost or market. At July 4, 2009, the market value of our inventory exceeded its cost. At January 3, 2009, the lower of cost or market reserve totaled $3.4 million. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to lower of cost or market estimates have been insignificant.
Additionally, we maintain a reserve for the estimated value impairment associated with damaged, excess and obsolete inventory. The damaged, excess and obsolete reserve generally includes discontinued items or inventory that has turn days in excess of 270 days, excluding new items during their product launch. At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, our damaged, excess and obsolete inventory reserves totaled $2.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to damaged, excess and obsolete estimates have been insignificant.

 

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We have included all charges directly or indirectly incurred in bringing inventory to its existing condition and location, including the allocation of depreciation and amortization.
Consignment Inventory
From time to time, we enter into consignment inventory agreements with our vendors. This vendor consignment inventory relationship allows us to obtain and store vendor inventory at our warehouses and third-party (“reload”) facilities; however, ownership and risk of loss remains with the vendor. When the inventory is sold, we are required to the pay the vendor.
Earnings per Common Share
Effective January 4, 2009, we adopted FSP No. Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities” (“FSP 03-6-1”), which states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are considered participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation formula that treats a participating security as having rights to earnings that would otherwise have been available to common shareholders. Restricted stock granted by us to certain management level employees participate in dividends on the same basis as common shares and are nonforfeitable by the holder. As a result, these share-based awards meet the definition of a participating security and are included in the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the periods that present net income. Given that the restricted stockholders do not have a contractual obligation to participate in the losses, we have not included these amounts in our weighted average number of common shares outstanding for periods in which we report a net loss. In addition, because the inclusion of such unvested restricted shareholders in our basic and dilutive per shares calculations would be antidilutive, we have not included 1,541,803 and 1,329,554 of unvested restricted shares that participated in dividends in our basic and dilutive calculations for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and for the first six months of fiscal 2008, respectively, because both periods reflected net losses. Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The provisions of this FSP are retroactive; therefore, prior periods have been adjusted when necessary.
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 and performance shares using the treasury stock method. During fiscal 2008, we granted 440,733 performance shares under our 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan in which shares are issuable upon satisfaction of certain performance criteria. As of July 4, 2009, we assumed that a total of 233,306 performance shares will eventually vest based on our assumption that certain performance criteria will be met and that certain shares will be forfeited over the vesting term. The 233,306 performance shares we assume will vest were included in the computation of diluted earnings per share. We will continue to evaluate the effect of the performance conditions on our diluted earnings per share calculation in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings per Share” (“SFAS 128”) and will change our assumption if it becomes probable that the performance conditions will not be met. Our restricted stock units are settled in cash upon vesting and are considered liability awards. Therefore, these restricted stock units are not included in the computation of the basic and diluted earnings per share.
For the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the first six months of fiscal 2009, we excluded 928,315 and 2,703,424 unvested share-based awards, respectively, from the diluted earnings per share calculation because they were anti-dilutive. For the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the first six months of fiscal 2008, we excluded 1,333,382 and 2,858,607 unvested share-based awards, respectively, from the diluted earnings per share calculation because they were anti-dilutive.
Stock-Based Compensation
We have two stock-based compensation plans covering officers, directors and certain employees and consultants; the 2004 Long Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”) and the 2006 Long Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”). The plans are designed to motivate and retain individuals who are responsible for the attainment of our primary long-term performance goals. The plans provide a means whereby our employees and directors develop a sense of proprietorship and personal involvement in our development and financial success and encourage them to devote their best efforts to our business. Although we do not have a formal policy on the matter, we issue new shares of our common stock to participants, upon the exercise of options, out of the total amount of common shares authorized for issuance under the 2004 Plan and the 2006 Plan.

 

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The 2004 Plan provides for the grant of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options and restricted shares of our common stock to participants of the plan selected by our Board of Directors or a committee of the Board who administer the 2004 Plan. We reserved 2,222,222 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2004 Plan. The terms and conditions of awards under the 2004 Plan are determined by the administrator for each grant.
Unless otherwise determined by the administrator or as set forth in an award agreement, upon a “Liquidity Event,” all unvested awards will become immediately exercisable and the administrator may determine the treatment of all vested awards at the time of the Liquidity Event. A “Liquidity Event” is defined as (1) an event in which any person who is not an affiliate of the Company becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of fifty percent or more of the combined voting power of our then outstanding securities or (2) the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our business, whether by sale of assets, merger or otherwise, to a person other than Cerberus.
On May 12, 2006 our shareholders approved the 2006 Plan. The 2006 Plan permits the grant of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, cash-based awards, and other stock-based awards. We reserved 3,200,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2006 Plan. The terms and conditions of awards under the 2006 Plan are determined by the administrator for each grant. Awards issued under the 2006 Plan are subject to accelerated vesting in the event of a change in control as such event is defined in the 2006 Plan. On January 13, 2009, the Compensation Committee granted 651,150 restricted shares of our common stock to certain of our officers.
Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), we recognize compensation expense equal to the grant-date fair value for all share-based payment awards that are expected to vest. This expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award, unless the awards are subject to market or performance conditions, in which case we recognize compensation expense over the requisite service period of each separate vesting tranche. All compensation expense related to our share-based payment awards is recorded in “Selling, general and administrative” expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.
As of July 4, 2009, there was $1.2 million, $3.9 million, $0.4 million and $0.1 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock, performance shares and restricted stock units, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for these awards is expected to be recognized over a period of 1.6 years, 1.8 years, 1.5 years, and 0.4 years, respectively. As of June 28, 2008, there was $2.1 million, $5.0 million, $1.2 million and $0.2 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock, performance shares and restricted stock units, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for these awards is expected to be recognized over a period of 2.7 years, 2.5 years, 2.5 years, and 1.3 years, respectively. For the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the first six months of fiscal 2009, our total stock-based compensation expense was $0.9 million and $1.5 million, respectively. For the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the first six months of fiscal 2008, our total stock-based compensation expense was $1.2 million. We also recognized related income tax benefits of $0.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 and for the first six months of fiscal 2008. There were no options exercised during the first six months of fiscal 2009. During the first six months of fiscal 2008, total stock options exercised were 115,758.
The following table depicts the weighted average assumptions used in connection with the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the first six months of fiscal 2008 (there were no options granted during the first six months of fiscal 2009):
                         
    Period from December 29, 2007 to June 28, 2008  
    Time-Based     Performance-Based     Performance-Based  
    Options*     Options**     Options***  
Risk free interest rate
    2.70 %     2.62 %     2.11 %
Expected dividend yield
    0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %
Expected life
  6 years     4 years     1 year  
Expected volatility
    48 %     48 %     48 %
Weighted average fair value
  $ 2.27     $ 0.67     $ 1.31  
 
     
*   Exercise price equaled the market price at date of grant.
 
**   Exercise price exceeded the market price at date of grant.
 
***   Exercise price was less than the market price at date of grant (the date the performance criteria were established is considered the grant date for accounting purposes).

 

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All options granted during the first six months of fiscal 2008 were granted in the first quarter.
In determining the expected life, we did not rely on our historical exercise data as it does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate future expected lives due to limited experience of employee exercises. Instead, we followed a simplified method based on the vesting term and contractual term as permitted under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our common stock. The range of risk-free rates used for the first six months of fiscal 2008 was from 2.11% to 2.70%. These rates were based on the U.S. Treasury yield with a term that is consistent with the expected life of the stock options.
Income Taxes
Our financial statements contain certain deferred tax assets which have arisen primarily as a result of tax benefits associated with the loss before income taxes incurred during fiscal 2008 and the first six months of fiscal 2009, as well as deferred income tax assets resulting from temporary differences. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”), requires the consideration of a valuation allowance to reflect the likelihood of realization of deferred tax assets. Significant management judgment is required in determining any valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred income tax assets, we considered available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results, our ability to carryback losses against prior taxable income, the existence of cumulative losses in the most recent years, our forecast of future taxable income and an excess of appreciated assets over the tax basis of our net assets. In estimating future taxable income, we developed assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating and non-operating income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions required significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income. We considered all of the available positive and negative evidence. Based on the weight of available evidence, we recorded a full valuation allowance of $40.2 million against deferred tax assets during the first quarter of fiscal 2009, which resulted in net income tax expense of $28.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2009.
If the realization of deferred tax assets in the future is considered more likely than not, a reduction to the valuation allowance related to the deferred tax assets would increase net income in the period such determination is made. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable is based on significant estimates, and it is possible that changes in these estimates could materially affect the financial condition and results of operations. Our effective tax rate may vary from period to period based on changes in estimated taxable income or loss, changes to the valuation allowance, changes to federal or state tax laws, and as a result of acquisitions.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”), long-lived assets, including property and equipment and intangible assets with definite useful lives, are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
We evaluate our long-lived assets each quarter for indicators of potential impairment. Indicators of impairment include current period losses combined with a history of losses, management’s decision to exit a facility, reductions in the fair market value of real properties and changes in other circumstances that indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Our evaluation of long-lived assets is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is generally the individual distribution facility. The assets of each distribution facility, with indicators of impairment, are evaluated by comparing the facility’s undiscounted cash flows to its carrying value. If the carrying value is greater than the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying value of the asset and the estimated fair market value. Impairment losses are recorded as a component of “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Our estimate of undiscounted cash flows is subject to assumptions that affect estimated operating income at a distribution facility level. These assumptions are related to future sales, margin growth rates, economic conditions, market competition and inflation. Our estimates of fair market value are generally based on market appraisals and our experience with related market transactions. These assumptions used to determine impairment are considered to be level 3 measurements in the fair value hierarchy as defined in Note 10 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009.

 

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Currently, we are experiencing a reduction in operating income at the distribution facility level due to the ongoing downturn in the housing market. To the extent that reductions in discounted cash flows have resulted in impairment indicators we have not noted reductions in fair value that would indicate impairment. In addition, we have not identified significant known trends impacting the fair value of long-lived assets to an extent that would indicate impairment.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $0.7 million to reduce the carrying value of certain long-lived assets to fair value as a result of unfavorable market conditions associated with our custom million operations in California. These impairment charges were included in “Selling, general and administrative” expense on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the second quarter and the first six months of fiscal 2008.
Self-Insurance
It is our policy to self-insure, up to certain limits, traditional risks including workers’ compensation, comprehensive general liability, and auto liability. Our self-insured deductible for each claim involving workers’ compensation, comprehensive general liability (including product liability claims), and auto liability is limited to $0.8 million, $1.0 million, and $2.0 million, respectively. We are also self-insured up to certain limits for certain other insurable risks, primarily physical loss to property ($0.1 million per occurrence) and the majority of our medical benefit plans ($0.3 million per occurrence). Insurance coverage is maintained for catastrophic property and casualty exposures as well as those risks required to be insured by law or contract. A provision for claims under this self-insured program, based on our estimate of the aggregate liability for claims incurred, is revised and recorded annually. The estimate is derived from both internal and external sources including but not limited to actuarial estimates. The actuarial estimates are subject to uncertainty from various sources, including, among others, changes in claim reporting patterns, claim settlement patterns, judicial decisions, legislation, and economic conditions. Although, we believe that the actuarial estimates are reasonable, significant differences related to the items noted above could materially affect our self-insurance obligations, future expense and cash flow. At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the self-insurance reserves totaled $9.1 million and $8.9 million, respectively.
3. Restructuring Charges
We account for exit and disposal costs in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (“SFAS 146”), which requires that a liability be recognized for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity at fair value in the period in which it is incurred or when the entity ceases using the right conveyed by a contract (i.e. the right to use a leased property). Our restructuring charges included accruals for estimated losses on facility costs based on our contractual obligations net of estimated sublease income based on current comparable market rates for leases. We will reassess this liability periodically based on market conditions. Revisions to our estimates of this liability could materially impact our operating results and financial position in future periods if anticipated events and key assumptions, such as the timing and amounts of sublease rental income, either do not materialize or change. These costs are included in “Selling, general, and administrative” expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and “Other current liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009.
We account for severance and outplacement costs in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 112, “Employers’ Accounting for Postemployment Benefits-an amendment to FASB Statements No. 5 and 43” (“SFAS 112”). These costs were included in “Selling, general, and administrative” expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and in “Accrued Compensation” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009.
2007 Facility Consolidation and Severance Costs
During fiscal 2007, we announced a plan to adjust our cost structure in order to manage our costs more effectively. The plan included the consolidation of our corporate headquarters and sales center to one building from two buildings and reduction in force initiatives which resulted in charges of $17.1 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007. Since the inception of this plan, we recorded an additional charge of $2.4 million related to an assumption change related to an increase to the anticipated time required to sublease the vacated headquarters’ building during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. As of July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, there was no remaining accrued severance related to reduction in force initiatives completed in fiscal 2007.

 

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The table below summarizes the balance of accrued facility consolidation reserve and the changes in the accrual for the second quarter ended July 4, 2009 (in thousands):
         
Balance at April 4, 2009
  $ 12,032  
Charges
     
Payments
    (530 )
Accretion of discount used to calculate liability
    154  
 
     
Balance at July 4, 2009
  $ 11,656  
 
     
The table below summarizes the balance of accrued facility consolidation reserve and the changes in the accrual for the six months ended July 4, 2009 (in thousands):
         
Balance at January 3, 2009
  $ 12,340  
Charges
     
Payments
    (1,066 )
Accretion of discount used to calculate liability
    382  
 
     
Balance at July 4, 2009
  $ 11,656  
 
     
2008 Facility Consolidation and Severance Costs
During fiscal 2008, our board of directors approved a plan to exit our custom milling operations in California primarily due to the impact of unfavorable market conditions on that business. The closure of the custom milling facilities resulted in facility consolidation charges of $2.0 million during fiscal 2008. In addition, we recorded severance and outplacement costs of $1.0 million in connection with involuntary terminations at our custom milling facilities and $4.2 million from reduction in force initiatives. At January 3, 2009, our severance reserve totaled $0.5 million. As of July 4, 2009, all amounts related to these activities were paid.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we modified certain assumptions related to sublease income that resulted in a reduction to the reserve of approximately $0.3 million.
The table below summarizes the balance of accrued facility consolidation reserve and the changes in the accrual for the second quarter ended July 4, 2009 (in thousands):
                         
    Facility     Severance        
    Consolidation     Costs     Total  
Balance at April 4, 2009
  $ 1,535     $ 111     $ 1,646  
Assumption changes
    (254 )           (254 )
Payments
    (282 )     (34 )     (316 )
Accretion of discount used to calculate liability
    31             31  
 
                 
Balance at July 4, 2009
  $ 1,030     $ 77     $ 1,107  
 
                 
The table below summarizes the balances of the accrued facility consolidation and severance reserves and the changes in the accruals as of and for the six months ended July 4, 2009 (in thousands):
                         
    Facility     Severance        
    Consolidation     Costs     Total  
Balance at January 3, 2009
  $ 1,792     $ 512     $ 2,304  
Assumption changes
    (254 )           (254 )
Payments
    (567 )     (435 )     (1,002 )
Accretion of discount used to calculate liability
    59             59  
 
                 
Balance at July 4, 2009
  $ 1,030     $ 77     $ 1,107  
 
                 

 

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2009 Facility Consolidations and Severance
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we exited our BlueLinx Hardwoods facility in Austin Texas to improve overall effectiveness and efficiency by transferring operations to our San Antonio and Houston branches. The result of exiting our Austin facility resulted in charges of $0.7 million. In addition, we recorded severance charges related to reduction in force initiatives of $1.4 million.
The table below summarizes the balances of the accrued facility consolidation and severance reserves and the changes in the accrual for the second quarter ended July 4, 2009 (in thousands):
                         
    Facility     Severance        
    Consolidation     Costs     Total  
Balance at April 4, 2009
  $     $ 644     $ 644  
Charges
    731       343       1,074  
Payments
          (907 )     (907 )
Accretion of discount used to calculate liability
                 
 
                 
Balance at July 4, 2009
  $ 731     $ 80     $ 811  
 
                 
The table below summarizes the balances of the accrued facility consolidation and severance reserves and the changes in the accrual for the six months ended July 4, 2009 (in thousands):
                         
    Facility     Severance        
    Consolidation     Costs     Total  
Balance at January 3, 2009
  $     $     $  
Charges
    731       1,422       2,153  
Payments
          (1,342 )     (1,342 )
Accretion of discount used to calculate liability
                 
 
                 
Balance at July 4, 2009
  $ 731     $ 80     $ 811  
 
                 
4. Assets Held for Sale and Net Gain on Disposition
As part of our restructuring efforts to improve our cost structure and cash flow, we closed certain facilities during fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008. As of July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, total assets held for sale were $1.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively, and were included in “Other current assets” in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we sold certain real properties that resulted in a $4.2 million gain recorded in “Selling, general, and administrative” expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
5. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The calculation of comprehensive income (loss) is as follows (in thousands):
                 
    Second Quarter  
    Period from     Period from  
    April 5, 2009     March 30, 2008  
    to     to  
    July 4, 2009     June 28, 2008  
Net income
  $ 628     $ 6,599  
Other comprehensive income:
               
Foreign currency translation, net of taxes
    734       151  
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedge, net of taxes
          3,009  
Interest expense recognized related to ineffective interest rate swap, net of taxes
    2,182        
 
           
Comprehensive income
  $ 3,544     $ 9,759  
 
           

 

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    Six Months Ended  
    Period from     Period from  
    January 4, 2009     December 29, 2007  
    to     to  
    July 4, 2009     June 28, 2008  
Net loss
  $ (60,025 )   $ (3,992 )
Other comprehensive income (loss):
               
Foreign currency translation, net of taxes
    593       (396 )
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedge, net of taxes
          178  
Interest expense recognized related to ineffective interest rate swap, net of taxes
    5,476        
 
           
Comprehensive loss
  $ (53,956 )   $ (4,210 )
 
           
For the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the income tax effects related to foreign currency translation was $0.5 million. Due to our interest rate swap becoming ineffective, as well as our decision to record a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, we will recognize the income tax effect associated with unrealized losses, initially recorded in other comprehensive income and subsequently charged to earnings, when the interest rate swap terminates. For the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the income tax effects related to foreign currency translation and our interest rate swap were $0.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively.
For the first six months of fiscal 2009, the income tax effects related to foreign currency translation and our interest rate swap were $0.4 million and $2.8 million, respectively. For the first six months fiscal 2008, the income tax effects related to foreign currency translation and our interest rate swap were $(0.3) million and $0.1 million, respectively.
6. Employee Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Most of our hourly employees participate in noncontributory defined benefit pension plans, which 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. We are not required to make a contribution to the hourly pension plan in fiscal 2009. 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 (in thousands):
                 
    Second Quarter  
    Period from     Period from  
    April 5, 2009     March 30, 2008  
    to     to  
    July 4, 2009     June 28, 2008  
 
               
Service cost
  $ 452     $ 561  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
    1,125       1,109  
Expected return on plan assets
    (1,132 )     (1,501 )
Amortization of unrecognized loss (gain)
    180       (91 )
 
           
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 625     $ 78  
 
           
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    Period from     Period from  
    January 4, 2009     December 29, 2007  
    to     to  
    July 4, 2009     June 28, 2008  
 
               
Service cost
  $ 904     $ 1,122  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
    2,250       2,218  
Expected return on plan assets
    (2,264 )     (3,002 )
Amortization of unrecognized loss (gain)
    360       (182 )
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
          1  
 
           
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 1,250     $ 157  
 
           

 

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7. Revolving Credit Facility
As of July 4, 2009, we had outstanding borrowings of $81.0 million and excess availability of $184 million under the terms of our revolving credit facility. Based on borrowing base limitations, we classify the lowest projected balance of the credit facility over the next twelve months of $56.0 million as long-term debt. As of July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $13.6 million and $12.9 million, respectively, primarily for the purposes of securing collateral requirements under the casualty insurance programs for us and for guaranteeing payment of international purchases based on the fulfillment of certain conditions. Our revolving credit facility contains customary negative covenants and restrictions for asset based loans. The most significant restriction is a requirement that we maintain a fixed charge ratio of 1.1 to 1.0 in the event our excess availability falls below $40.0 million. The fixed charge ratio is calculated as EBITDA over the sum of cash payments for income taxes, interest expense, cash dividends, principal payments on debt, and capital expenditures. EBITDA is defined as BlueLinx Corporation’s net income before interest and tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and other non-cash charges. The fixed charge ratio requirement only applies to us when excess availability under our revolving credit facility is less than $40.0 million for three consecutive business days. As of July 4, 2009, we had $184 million in excess availability and were in compliance with all covenants.
Under our revolving credit facility agreement, we are required to maintain a springing lock-box arrangement where customer remittances go directly to a lock-box maintained by our lenders and then are forwarded to our general bank accounts. Our outstanding borrowings are not reduced by these payments unless our excess availability is less than $40.0 million for three consecutive business days or in the event of default. Our revolving credit facility does not contain a subjective acceleration clause which would allow our lenders to accelerate the scheduled maturities of our debt or to cancel our agreement.
Effective March 30, 2009, we elected to permanently reduce our revolving loan threshold limit from $800 million to $500 million. This reduction does not impact our available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility as our current eligible accounts receivable and inventory (our “borrowing base”) do not support up to $800 million in borrowings. We do not anticipate our borrowing base will support borrowings in excess of $500 million at any point during the remaining life of the credit facility. This cost-saving initiative will allow us to reduce our interest expense by $0.8 million annually by lowering our unused line fees. As a result of this action, we recorded expense of $1.4 million for the write-off of deferred financing costs that had been capitalized associated with the reduced borrowing capacity that was reduced during the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
8. Derivatives
We are exposed to risks such as changes in interest rates, commodity prices and foreign currency exchange rates. We employ a variety of practices to manage these risks, including operating and financing activities and, where deemed appropriate, the use of derivative instruments. Derivative instruments are used only for risk management purposes and not for speculation or trading, and are not used to address risks related to foreign currency rates. In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended, we record derivative instruments as assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value.
On June 12, 2006, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, to hedge against interest rate risks related to our variable rate revolving credit facility. The interest rate swap has a notional amount of $150 million and the terms call for us to receive interest monthly at a variable rate equal to the 30-day LIBOR and to pay interest monthly at a fixed rate of 5.4%. This interest rate swap was designated as a cash flow hedge.
Through January 3, 2009, the hedge was highly effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows. Fluctuations in the fair value of the ineffective portion, if any, of the cash flow hedge were reflected in earnings. For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we recognized immaterial amounts of expense related to the ineffective portion of the hedge.

 

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On January 9, 2009, we reduced our borrowings under the revolving credit facility by $60.0 million, which reduced outstanding debt below the interest rate swap’s notional amount of $150 million, at which point the hedge became ineffective in offsetting future changes in expected cash flows during the remaining term of the interest rate swap. We used cash on hand to pay down this portion of our revolving credit debt during the first quarter of fiscal 2009. As a result, any prospective changes in fair value of the instrument will be recorded through earnings. Charges associated with the ineffective interest rate swap recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were approximately $4.8 million and are comprised of a $5.9 million charge on the date we reduced our borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility below the interest rate swap’s notional amount, $1.0 million of amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss and $(2.1) million related to fair value changes since the date of the reduction.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we further reduced our borrowings under the revolving credit by $15.0 million. Charges associated with the ineffective interest rate swap during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 were $1.3 million on the date we reduced our borrowings outstanding by $15.0 million, $0.9 million of amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss, and $(1.1) million related to fair value changes since the date of reduction. Due to our interest rate swap becoming ineffective, as well as our decision to record a full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, we will recognize the income tax effect associated with unrealized losses initially recorded in other comprehensive income and subsequently charged to earnings when the interest rate swap terminates.
On July 15, 2009, we used cash on hand to reduce our borrowings under the revolving credit facility by an additional $25.0 million. This payment will result in a third quarter non-cash charge of approximately $1.9 million recorded in interest expense on the payment date. The remaining $3.7 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss will be amortized over the remaining 22 month term of the interest rate swap and recorded as interest expense. Approximately $1.8 million will be amortized over the next 12 months and recorded as interest expense. Any further reductions in borrowings under our revolving credit facility will result in a pro-rata reduction in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the payment date with a corresponding charge recorded to interest expense.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the unrealized losses related to our interest rate swap measured at fair value in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of July 4, 2009 (in thousands, net of tax):
         
Balance at January 3, 2009
  $ 8,038  
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap
    (5,476 )
 
     
Balance at July 4, 2009
  $ 2,562  
 
     
9. Mortgage
On June 9, 2006, certain special purpose entities that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of us entered into a $295 million mortgage loan with the German American Capital Corporation. The mortgage has a term of ten years and is secured by 55 distribution facilities and 1 office building owned by the special purpose entities. The stated interest rate on the mortgage is fixed at 6.35%.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we sold certain real properties that ceased operations. As a result of the sale of one of these properties during the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we reduced our mortgage loan by $3.2 million and incurred a mortgage prepayment penalty of $0.6 million recorded in “Interest expense” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The mortgage loan requires interest-only payments through June 2011. The balance of the loan outstanding at the end of ten years will then become due and payable. The principal will be paid in the following increments (in thousands):
         
2011
  $ 1,817  
2012
    3,813  
2013
    4,119  
2014
    4,392  
2015
    4,683  
Thereafter
    266,845  

 

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10. Fair Value Measurements
We apply Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements to all applicable financial and non-financial assets. SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). SFAS 157 classifies inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
     
     Level 1
  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
 
   
     Level 2
  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.
 
   
     Level 3
  Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
We are exposed to market risks from changes in interest rates, which may affect our operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, we minimize our risks from interest rate fluctuations through the use of an interest rate swap. This derivative financial instrument is used to manage risk and is not used for trading or speculative purposes. The swap is valued using a valuation model that has inputs other than quoted market prices that are both observable and unobservable.
We endeavor to utilize the best available information in measuring the fair value of the interest rate swap. The interest rate swap is classified in its entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. To determine fair value of the interest rate swap we used the discounted estimated future cash flows methodology. Assumptions critical to our fair value in the period were: (i.) the present value factors used in determining fair value (ii.) projected LIBOR, and (iii.) the risk of non-performance risk. These and other assumptions are impacted by economic conditions and expectations of management. We have determined that the fair value of our interest rate swap is a level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy. The level 3 measurement is the risk of non-performance on the interest rate swap liability that is not secured by cash collateral. The risk of counterparty non-performance did not affect the fair value at July 4, 2009 and at January 3, 2009 due to the fact that the interest rate swap was fully collaterized. The fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $11.6 million and $13.2 million at July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively. These balances are included in “Other current liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the level 3 interest rate swap measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of July 4, 2009 (in thousands):
         
Fair value at January 3, 2009
  $ (13,229 )
Unrealized gains included in earnings, net
    3,209  
Unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes
    (1,533 )
 
     
Fair value at July 4, 2009
  $ (11,553 )
 
     
The $3.2 million unrealized gain was included in “Interest expense” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Carrying amounts for our financial instruments are not significantly different from their fair value, with the exception of our mortgage. At July 4, 2009, the carrying value and fair value of our mortgage was $286 million and $279 million, respectively.
11. Termination and Modification Agreement with G-P
On April 27, 2009, we entered into a Termination and Modification Agreement (“Modification Agreement”) related to our Supply Agreement with G-P. The Modification Agreement effectively terminates the existing Supply Agreement with respect to our distribution of G-P plywood, oriented strand board and lumber. We will continue to distribute a variety of G-P building products, including engineered lumber, which is covered under a three-year purchase agreement dated February 12, 2009. As a result of terminating this agreement, we are no longer contractually obligated to make minimum purchases of products from G-P. As of January 3, 2009, our minimum purchases requirement had totaled $31.9 million.

 

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G-P agreed to pay us $18.8 million in exchange for our agreement to terminate the Supply Agreement one-year earlier than the originally agreed upon May 7, 2010 termination date. Under the terms of the Modification Agreement, we will receive four quarterly cash payments of $4.7 million, which began on May 1, 2009 and will end on February 1, 2010. As a result of the termination, we recognized a net gain of $17.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as a reduction to operating expense. The gain was net of a discount of $0.4 million and a $1.0 million write-off of an intangible asset associated with the Supply Agreement. We believe the early termination of the Supply Agreement may have negatively impacted our structural volume during the second quarter of fiscal 2009. However, since the majority of these sales go through the direct sales channel, the lower structural panel sales volume had an insignificant impact on our gross profit in the second quarter. To the extent we are unable to replace these volumes with structural product from G-P or other suppliers, the early termination of the Supply Agreement may continue to negatively impact our sales of structural products which would impact our net sales and our costs, which in turn could impact our gross profit, net income, and cash flows. For more information on structural unit volume changes, refer to the tables under “Selected Factors Affecting Our Operating Results” in our Management, Discussion Analysis. For further discussion of the risks associated with the termination of the Master Supply Agreement, please also refer to our risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009, as further supplemented in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 4, 2009, as filed with the SEC.
12. Related Party Transactions
Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., our equity sponsor, retains consultants that specialize in operations management and support and who provide Cerberus with consulting advice concerning portfolio companies in which funds and accounts managed by Cerberus or its affiliates have invested. From time to time, Cerberus makes the services of these consultants available to Cerberus portfolio companies. We believe that the terms of these consulting arrangements are favorable to us, or, alternatively, are materially consistent with those terms that would have been obtained by us in an arrangement with an unaffiliated third party. From time to time, we have normal service, purchase and sales arrangements with other entities that are owned or controlled by Cerberus. We believe that these transactions are at arms’ length terms and are not material to our results of operations or financial position.
13. Commitments and Contingencies
Environmental and Legal Matters
From time to time, we are involved in various proceedings incidental to our businesses and we are subject to a variety of environmental and pollution control laws and regulations in all jurisdictions in which we operate. Although the ultimate outcome of these proceedings cannot be determined with certainty, based on presently available information management believes that adequate reserves have been established for probable losses with respect thereto. Management further believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters could be material to operating results in any given quarter but will not have a materially adverse effect on our long-term financial condition, our results of operations, or our cash flows.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
As of July 4, 2009, approximately 31% of our total work force is covered by collective bargaining agreements. Collective bargaining agreements representing approximately 1% of our work force will expire within one year.
14. Subsequent Events
On July 15, 2009, we used cash on hand to reduce our borrowings under the revolving credit facility by an additional $25.0 million. This payment will result in a third quarter non-cash charge of approximately $1.9 million, net of tax, recorded in interest expense on the payment date. The remaining $3.7 million, net of tax, of accumulated other comprehensive loss will be amortized over the remaining 22 month term of the interest rate swap and recorded as interest expense. Approximately $1.8 million, net of tax, will be amortized over the next 12 months and recorded as interest expense. All future changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap during the remaining term of the interest rate swap will be recorded as interest expense. Any further reductions in borrowings under our revolving credit facility will result in a pro-rata reduction in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the payment date with a corresponding charge recorded to interest expense.
We evaluated subsequent events through the time of the filing of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We are not aware of any other significant events that occurred subsequent to the balance sheet date but prior to the filing of this report that would have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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15. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles a Replacement of FASB Statement No. 162” (“SFAS 168”). This Standard establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, and as of the effective date, all existing accounting standard documents will be superseded. The Codification is effective for us in the third quarter of 2009, and accordingly, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending October 3, 2009 and all subsequent public filings will reference the Codification as the sole source of authoritative literature.
In May 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, “Subsequent Events” (“SFAS 165”). SFAS 165 establishes authoritative accounting and disclosure guidance for recognized and non-recognized subsequent events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. SFAS 165 also requires disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. SFAS 165 was effective for us beginning with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2009, and will be applied prospectively. The adoption of SFAS 165 had no impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“FSP 107-1”), which will require that the fair value disclosures required for all financial instruments within the scope of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“SFAS 107”), be included in interim financial statements. This FSP also requires entities to disclose the method and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments on an interim and annual basis and to highlight any changes from prior periods. FSP 107-1 was effective for us during the second quarter of fiscal 2009. The adoption of FSP 107-1 did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits” (“FSP 132R-1”). FSP 132R-1 requires enhanced disclosures about the plan assets of our defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The enhanced disclosures required by this FSP are intended to provide users of financial statements with a greater understanding of: (1) how investment allocation decisions are made, including the factors that are pertinent to an understanding of investment policies and strategies; (2) the major categories of plan assets; (3) the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets; (4) the effect of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on changes in plan assets for the period; and (5) significant concentrations of risk within plan assets. FSP 132R-1 is effective for us for the year ending January 2, 2010.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position Emerging Issues Task Force 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities” (“FSP 03-6-1”). FSP 03-6-1 clarifies that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and are to be included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class method described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” This FASB Staff Position was effective for us on January 4, 2009 and requires all presented prior-period earnings per share data to be adjusted retrospectively. The adoption of FSP 03-6-1 did have an impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information, refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP 142-3”). FSP 142-3 amends the factors to be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of intangible assets under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Its intent is to improve the consistency between the useful life of an intangible asset and the period of expected cash flows used to measure its fair value. FSP 142-3 was effective for us on January 4, 2009. The adoption of FSP 142-3 did not have an impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — An Amendment of SFAS 133” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 seeks to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures regarding the impact on financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. To achieve this increased transparency, SFAS 161 requires (1) the disclosure of the fair value of derivative instruments and gains and losses in a tabular format; (2) the disclosure of derivative features that are credit risk-related; and (3) cross-referencing within the footnotes. SFAS 161 was effective for us, on a prospective basis, on January 4, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 161 did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007) “Business Combinations” (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. SFAS 141R also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141R was effective for us, on a prospective basis, on January 4, 2009. We expect SFAS 141R will have an impact on our accounting for business combinations, but the effect is dependent upon the acquisitions that are made in the future.
16. Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
The unaudited condensed consolidating financial information as of July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009 and for the periods from April 5, 2009 to July 4, 2009 and March 30, 2008 to June 28, 2008 is provided due to restrictions in our revolving credit facility that limit distributions by BlueLinx Corporation, our wholly-owned operating subsidiary, to us, which, in turn, may limit our ability to pay dividends to holders of our common stock (see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009, for a more detailed discussion of these restrictions and the terms of the facility). Also included in the supplemental Condensed Consolidated financial statements are sixty-three single member limited liability companies, which are wholly owned by us (the “LLC subsidiaries”). The LLC subsidiaries own certain warehouse properties that are occupied by BlueLinx Corporation, each under the terms of a master lease agreement. Certain of the warehouse properties collateralize a mortgage loan and none of the properties are available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of either BlueLinx Corporation or us.
The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from April 5, 2009 to July 4, 2009 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 423,526     $ 7,481     $ (7,481 )   $ 423,526  
Cost of sales
          375,226                   375,226  
 
                             
Gross profit
          48,300       7,481       (7,481 )     48,300  
 
                             
Operating expenses (income):
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    1,453       61,087       (4,207 )     (7,481 )     50,852  
Net gain from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
          (17,351 )                 (17,351 )
Depreciation and amortization
          3,258       983             4,241  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
    1,453       46,994       (3,224 )     (7,481 )     37,742  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (1,453 )     1,306       10,705             10,558  
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          3,235       5,271             8,506  
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap
          1,078                   1,078  
Other expense (income), net
          368       (53 )           315  
 
                             
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes
    (1,453 )     (3,375 )     5,487             659  
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
    (2,018 )     (91 )     2,140             31  
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
    63                   (63 )      
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ 628     $ (3,284 )   $ 3,347     $ (63 )   $ 628  
 
                             

 

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The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from March 30, 2008 to June 28, 2008 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 834,669     $ 7,618     $ (7,618 )   $ 834,669  
Cost of sales
          727,234                   727,234  
 
                             
Gross profit
          107,435       7,618       (7,618 )     107,435  
 
                             
Operating expenses:
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    332       88,393       120       (7,618 )     81,227  
Depreciation and amortization
          4,033       1,070             5,103  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
    332       92,426       1,190       (7,618 )     86,330  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (332 )     15,009       6,428             21,105  
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          4,493       4,892             9,385  
Other expense, net
          190                   190  
 
                             
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes
    (332 )     10,326       1,536             11,530  
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
    (129 )     4,461       599             4,931  
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
    6,802                   (6,802 )      
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ 6,599     $ 5,865     $ 937     $ (6,802 )   $ 6,599  
 
                             
The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from January 4, 2009 to July 4, 2009 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 830,637     $ 15,003     $ (15,003 )   $ 830,637  
Cost of sales
          738,061                   738,061  
 
                             
Gross profit
          92,576       15,003       (15,003 )     92,576  
 
                             
Operating expenses (income):
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    3,067       124,613       (4,160 )     (15,003 )     108,517  
Net gain from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
          (17,351 )                 (17,351 )
Depreciation and amortization
          7,267       2,004             9,271  
 
                             
Total operating expenses (income)
    3,067       114,529       (2,156 )     (15,003 )     100,437  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (3,067 )     (21,953 )     17,159             (7,861 )
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          6,678       9,945             16,623  
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap
          5,910                   5,910  
Write-off of debt issue costs
          1,407                   1,407  
Other expense (income), net
          230       (72 )           158  
 
                             
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes
    (3,067 )     (36,178 )     7,286             (31,959 )
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
    (2,959 )     28,183       2,842             28,066  
Equity in (loss) income of subsidiaries
    (59,917 )                 59,917        
 
                             
Net (loss) income
  $ (60,025 )   $ (64,361 )   $ 4,444     $ 59,917     $ (60,025 )
 
                             

 

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The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from December 29, 2007 to June 28, 2008 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 1,551,429     $ 15,235     $ (15,235 )   $ 1,551,429  
Cost of sales
          1,366,191                   1,366,191  
 
                             
Gross profit
          185,238       15,235       (15,235 )     185,238  
 
                             
Operating expenses:
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    646       176,211       240       (15,235 )     161,862  
Depreciation and amortization
          7,931       2,140             10,071  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
    646       184,142       2,380       (15,235 )     171,933  
 
                             
Operating (loss) income
    (646 )     1,096       12,855             13,305  
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          8,955       9,784             18,739  
Other expense (income), net
          333       (13 )           320  
 
                             
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income taxes
    (646 )     (8,192 )     3,084             (5,754 )
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes
    (252 )     (2,713 )     1,203             (1,762 )
Equity in (loss) income of subsidiaries
    (3,598 )                 3,598        
 
                             
Net (loss) income
  $ (3,992 )   $ (5,479 )   $ 1,881     $ 3,598     $ (3,992 )
 
                             

 

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The condensed consolidating balance sheet for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. as of July 4, 2009 follows (in thousands):
    BlueLinx     BlueLinx                    
    Holdings     Corporation     LLC              
    Inc.     and Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets:
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash
  $ 4     $ 52,883     $ 124     $     $ 53,011  
Receivables
          160,785                   160,785  
Inventories
          162,579                   162,579  
Deferred income tax assets
    602       275             (299 )     578  
Other current assets
    538       46,064       1,785             48,387  
Intercompany receivable
    63,484       6,400             (69,884 )      
 
                             
Total current assets
    64,628       428,986       1,909       (70,183 )     425,340  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment:
                                       
Land and land improvements
          3,385       49,576             52,961  
Buildings
          8,133       88,651             96,784  
Machinery and equipment
          70,187                   70,187  
Construction in progress
          1,015                   1,015  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
          82,720       138,227             220,947  
Accumulated depreciation
          (55,586 )     (21,190 )           (76,776 )
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, net
          27,134       117,037             144,171  
Investment in subsidiaries
    (8,937 )                 8,937        
Other non-current assets
          15,525       25,697             41,222  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 55,691     $ 471,645     $ 144,643     $ (61,246 )   $ 610,733  
 
                             
Liabilities :
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 255     $ 104,743     $     $     $ 104,998  
Bank overdrafts
          14,387                   14,387  
Accrued compensation
    33       5,433                   5,466  
Deferred income tax liabilities
    299                   (299 )      
Current maturities of long-term debt
          25,000                   25,000  
Other current liabilities
          22,415       3,467             25,882  
Intercompany payable
    6,400       62,543       941       (69,884 )      
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    6,987       234,521       4,408       (70,183 )     175,733  
 
                             
Non-current liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
          56,000       285,669             341,669  
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities
          149       429               578  
Other non-current liabilities
          37,749       6,300             44,049  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    6,987       328,419       296,806       (70,183 )     562,029  
 
                             
Shareholders’ Equity/Parent’s Investment
    48,704       143,226       (152,163 )     8,937       48,704  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 55,691     $ 471,645     $ 144,643     $ (61,246 )   $ 610,733  
 
                             

 

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The condensed consolidating balance sheet for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. as of January 3, 2009 follows (in thousands):
                                         
            BlueLinx                    
    BlueLinx     Corporation     LLC              
    Holdings Inc.     and Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets:
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash
  $ 32     $ 150,259     $ 62     $     $ 150,353  
Receivables
          130,653                   130,653  
Inventories
          189,482                   189,482  
Deferred income tax assets
            290       11,578             11,868  
Other current assets
    371       33,678       3,302             37,351  
Intercompany receivable
    40,146       6,041             (46,187 )      
 
                             
Total current assets
    40,839       521,691       3,364       (46,187 )     519,707  
 
                             
Property and equipment:
                                       
Land and land improvements
          3,103       50,323             53,426  
Buildings
          7,497       88,662             96,159  
Machinery and equipment
          70,491                   70,491  
Construction in progress
          2,035                   2,035  
 
                             
Property and equipment, at cost
          83,126       138,985             222,111  
Accumulated depreciation
          (50,150 )     (19,186 )           (69,336 )
 
                             
Property and equipment, net
          32,976       119,799             152,775  
Investment in subsidiaries
    68,858                   (68,858 )      
Non-current deferred income tax assets
          18,045             (577 )     17,468  
Other non-current assets
          22,168       20,289             42,457  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 109,697     $ 594,880     $ 143,452     $ (115,622 )   $ 732,407  
 
                             
Liabilities:
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 117     $ 78,250     $     $       78,367  
Bank overdrafts
          24,715                   24,715  
Accrued compensation
    687       10,865                   11,552  
Current maturities of long-term debt
            60,000                   60,000  
Other current liabilities
          20,934       3,612             24,546  
Intercompany payable
    6,041       38,924       1,222       (46,187 )      
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    6,845       233,688       4,834       (46,187 )     199,180  
 
                             
Non-current liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
          96,000       288,870             384,870  
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities
                577       (577 )      
Other non-current liabilities
          39,205       6,300             45,505  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    6,845       368,893       300,581       (46,764 )     629,555  
 
                             
Shareholders’ Equity/Parent’s Investment
    102,852       225,987       (157,129 )     (68,858 )     102,852  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 109,697     $ 594,880     $ 143,452     $ (115,622 )   $ 732,407  
 
                             

 

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The condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from January 4, 2009 to July 4, 2009 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net (loss) income
  $ (60,025 )   $ (64,361 )   $ 4,444     $ 59,917     $ (60,025 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash provided by (used in) operations:
                                       
Depreciation and amortization
          7,267       2,004             9,271  
Amortization of debt issue costs
          902       327             1,229  
Net gain from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
          (17,351 )                 (17,351 )
Payment (first installment) from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
          4,706                   4,706  
Gain from sale properties
                (4,237 )           (4,237 )
Prepayment penalty associated with sale of facility
                616             616  
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap
          5,910                   5,910  
Write-off of debt issue costs
          1,407                   1,407  
Deferred income tax (benefit) provision
    (13 )     27,389       (148 )           27,228  
Share-based compensation expense
    911       520                   1,431  
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    59,917                   (59,917 )      
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                                       
Receivables
          (30,132 )                 (30,132 )
Inventories
          26,903                   26,903  
Accounts payable
    138       26,493                   26,631  
Changes in other working capital
    (821 )     (2,718 )     (90 )           (3,629 )
Intercompany receivable
    281       (359 )           78        
Intercompany payable
    359             (281 )     (78 )      
Other
    13       2,856       (5,666 )           (2,797 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    760       (10,568 )     (3,031 )           (12,839 )
 
                             
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Investment in subsidiaries
    24,449                   (24,449 )      
Property, plant and equipment investments
          (688 )                 (688 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
          560       6,435             6,995  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    24,449       (128 )     6,435       (24,449 )     6,307  
 
                             
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Net transactions with Parent
          (24,971 )     522       24,449        
Repurchase of common stock
    (1,624 )                       (1,624 )
Net decrease in revolving credit facility
          (75,000 )                 (75,000 )
Payment of principal on mortgage
                (3,201 )           (3,201 )
Prepayment fees associated with sale of facility
                (616 )           (616 )
Decrease in bank overdrafts
          (10,328 )                 (10,328 )
Intercompany receivable
    (23,619 )                 23,619        
Intercompany payable
          23,619             (23,619 )      
Other
    6             (47 )           (41 )
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (25,237 )     (86,680 )     (3,342 )     24,449       (90,810 )
 
                             
(Decrease) increase in cash
    (28 )     (97,376 )     62             (97,342 )
Balance, beginning of period
    32       150,259       62             150,353  
 
                             
Balance, end of period
  $ 4     $ 52,883     $ 124     $     $ 53,011  
 
                             

 

 

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The condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from from December 29, 2007 to June 28, 2008 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net (loss) income
  $ (3,992 )   $ (5,479 )   $ 1,881     $ 3,598     $ (3,992 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash (used in) provided by operations:
                                       
Depreciation and amortization
          7,931       2,140             10,071  
Amortization of debt issue costs
          901       314             1,215  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (50 )     (2,460 )     (421 )           (2,931 )
Share-based compensation expense
          1,119                   1,119  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
          (76 )                 (76 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    3,598                   (3,598 )      
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                                       
Receivables
          (31,905 )                 (31,905 )
Inventories
          20,519                   20,519  
Accounts payable
    98       11,785                   11,883  
Changes in other working capital
    171       21,075       1,037             22,283  
Intercompany receivable
    (3,941 )     611             3,330        
Intercompany payable
    (611 )     4,160       (219 )     (3,330 )      
Other
          2,589                   2,589  
 
                             
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
    (4,727 )     30,770       4,732             30,775  
 
                             
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Investment in subsidiaries
    4,212                   (4,212 )      
Property, plant and equipment investments
          (1,502 )                 (1,502 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
          827                   827  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    4,212       (675 )           (4,212 )     (675 )
 
                             
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Net transactions with Parent
          514       (4,726 )     4,212        
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    434                         434  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
    76                         76  
Net decrease in revolving credit facility
          (17,487 )                 (17,487 )
Increase in bank overdrafts
          903                   903  
Common dividends paid
                             
Other
    6                         6  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    516       (16,070 )     (4,726 )     4,212       (16,068 )
 
                             
Increase in cash
    1       14,025       6             14,032  
Balance, beginning of period
    3       15,699       57             15,759  
 
                             
Balance, end of period
  $ 4     $ 29,724     $ 63     $     $ 29,791  
 
                             

 

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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The information contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) has been derived from our historical financial statements and is intended to provide information to assist you in better understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations. We recommend that you read this MD&A section in conjunction with our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes to those statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This MD&A section 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 3, 2009 as filed with the SEC 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, especially as a result of conditions in the residential housing market;
    inventory levels of new and existing homes for sale;
    general economic and business conditions in the United States;
    the financial condition and credit worthiness of our customers;
    the activities of competitors;
    changes in significant operating expenses;
    fuel costs;
    risk of losses associated with accidents;
    exposure to product liability claims;
    changes in the availability of capital and interest rates;
    immigration patterns and job and household formation;
    our ability to identify acquisition opportunities and effectively and cost-efficiently integrate acquisitions;
    adverse weather patterns or conditions;
    acts of war or terrorist activities;
    variations in the performance of the financial markets, including the credit 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 3, 2009 as filed with the SEC.

 

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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
Background
We are a leading distributor of building products in the United States. We distribute approximately 10,000 products to more than 11,500 customers through our network of more than 70 warehouses and third-party operated warehouses which serve all major metropolitan markets in the United States. We distribute products in two principal categories: structural products and specialty products. Structural products include plywood, oriented strand board (“OSB”), rebar and remesh, lumber and other wood products primarily used for structural support, walls and flooring in construction projects. Structural products represented approximately 42% of our second quarter of fiscal 2009 gross sales. Specialty products include roofing, insulation, moulding, engineered wood, vinyl products (used primarily in siding) and metal products (excluding rebar and remesh). Specialty products accounted for approximately 58% of our second quarter of fiscal 2009 gross sales.
Industry Conditions
As noted above, we operate in a changing environment in which new risks can emerge from time to time. A number of factors cause our results of operations to fluctuate from period to period. Many of these factors are seasonal or cyclical in nature. Conditions in the United States housing market are at historically low levels. Our operating results have declined during the past two years as they are closely tied to U.S. housing starts. Additionally, the mortgage markets have experienced substantial disruption due to a rising number of defaults in the “subprime” market. This disruption and the related defaults increased the inventory of homes for sale and also caused lenders to tighten mortgage qualification criteria which further reduced demand for new homes. Forecasters continue to have a bearish outlook for the housing market and we expect the downturn in new housing activity will continue to negatively impact our operating results for the foreseeable future. We continue to prudently manage our inventories, receivables and spending in this environment. However, along with many forecasters, we believe U.S. housing demand will improve in the long term based on population demographics and a variety of other factors.
Supply Agreement with G-P
On April 27, 2009, we entered into a Termination and Modification Agreement (“Modification Agreement”) related to our Supply Agreement with Georgia Pacific (“G-P”). The Modification Agreement effectively terminates the existing Supply Agreement with respect to the distribution of G-P plywood, oriented strand board and lumber by us. We will continue to distribute a variety of G-P building products, including engineered lumber, which is covered under a three-year purchase agreement dated February 12, 2009. As a result of terminating this agreement, we are no longer contractually obligated to make minimum purchases of products from G-P. As of January 3, 2009, our minimum purchases requirement had totaled $31.9 million.
G-P agreed to pay us $18.8 million in exchange for our agreement to terminate the Supply Agreement one-year earlier than the originally agreed upon May 7, 2010 termination date. Under the terms of the Modification Agreement, we will receive four quarterly cash payments of $4.7 million, which began on May 1, 2009 and will end on February 1, 2010. As a result of the termination, we recognized a net gain of $17.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as a reduction to operating expense. The gain was net of a discount of $0.4 million and a $1.0 million write-off of an intangible asset associated with the Supply Agreement. We believe the early termination of the Supply Agreement may have negatively impacted our structural volume during the second quarter of fiscal 2009. However, since the majority of these sales go through the direct sales channel, the lower structural panel sales volume had an insignificant impact on our gross profit in the second quarter. To the extent we are unable to replace these volumes with structural product from G-P or other suppliers, the early termination of the Supply Agreement may continue to negatively impact our sales of structural products which would impact our net sales and our costs, which in turn could impact our gross profit, net income, and cash flows. For more information on structural unit volume changes, refer to the tables under “Selected Factors Affecting Our Operating Results” in our Management, Discussion Analysis. For further discussion of the risks associated with the termination of the Master Supply Agreement, please also refer to our risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009, as further supplemented in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 4, 2009, as filed with the SEC.

 

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Selected Factors Affecting Our Operating Results
Our operating results are affected by housing starts, mobile home production, industrial production, repair and remodeling spending and non-residential construction. Our operating results are also impacted by changes in product prices. Structural product prices can vary significantly based on short-term and long-term changes in supply and demand. The prices of specialty products can also vary from time to time, although they are generally significantly less variable than structural products.
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 versus comparable prior periods, in each case for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the first six months of fiscal 2009, the first six months of fiscal 2008, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007.
                                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q2 2009     Q2 2008     2009 YTD     2008 YTD     2008     2007  
    (Dollars in millions)  
    (Unaudited)  
Sales by Category
                                               
Structural Products
  $ 183     $ 443     $ 365     $ 815     $ 1,422     $ 2,098  
Specialty Products
    250       403       484       757       1,412       1,802  
Other(1)
    (9 )     (11 )     (18 )     (21 )     (54 )     (66 )
 
                                   
Total Sales
  $ 424     $ 835     $ 831     $ 1,551     $ 2,780     $ 3,834  
 
                                   
Sales Variances
                                               
Unit Volume $ Change
  $ (378 )   $ (286 )   $ (682 )   $ (532 )   $ (1,161 )   $ (896 )
Price/Other(1)
    (33 )     39       (38 )     44       107       (169 )
 
                                   
Total $ Change
  $ (411 )   $ (247 )   $ (720 )   $ (488 )   $ (1,054 )   $ (1,065 )
 
                                   
Unit Volume % Change
    (44.7 )%     (26.0 )%     (43.4 )%     (25.6 )%     (29.7 )%     (18.0 )%
Price/Other(1)
    (4.5 )%     3.1 %     (3.0 )%     1.7 %     2.2 %     (3.7 )%
 
                                   
Total % Change
    (49.2 )%     (22.9 )%     (46.4 )%     (23.9 )%     (27.5 )%     (21.7 )%
 
                                   
 
     
(1)   Other includes unallocated allowances and discounts.
The following table sets forth changes in gross margin dollars and percentages by product category, and percentage changes in unit volume growth by product, in each case for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the first six months of fiscal 2009, the first six months of fiscal 2008, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007.
                                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q2 2009     Q2 2008     2009 YTD     2008 YTD     2008     2007  
    (Dollars in millions)  
    (Unaudited)  
Gross Margin $’s by Category
                                               
Structural Products
  $ 19     $ 53     $ 37     $ 85     $ 134     $ 173  
Specialty Products
    32       58       63       108       200       238  
Other (1)
    (3 )     (4 )     (7 )     (8 )     (19 )     (19 )
 
                                   
Total Gross Margin $’s
  $ 48     $ 107     $ 93     $ 185     $ 315     $ 392  
 
                                   
Gross Margin %’s by Category
                                               
Structural Products
    10.4 %     12.0 %     9.9 %     10.4 %     9.4 %     8.2 %
Specialty Products
    12.8 %     14.4 %     13.0 %     14.3 %     14.2 %     13.2 %
Total Gross Margin %’s
    11.4 %     12.9 %     11.1 %     11.9 %     11.3 %     10.2 %
Unit Volume Change by Product
                                               
Structural Products
    (50.1 )%     (30.3 )%     (48.5 )%     (29.2 )%     (34.6 )%     (19.2 )%
Specialty Products
    (38.9 )%     (20.8 )%     (37.9 )%     (21.5 )%     (24.0 )%     (16.4 )%
Total Change in Unit Volume %’s
    (44.7 )%     (26.0 )%     (43.4 )%     (25.6 )%     (29.7 )%     (18.0 )%
 
     
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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 second quarter of fiscal 2009, the second quarter of fiscal 2008, the first six months of fiscal 2009, the first six months of fiscal 2008, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007.
                                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q2 2009     Q2 2008     2009 YTD     2008 YTD     2008     2007  
    (Dollars in millions)  
    (Unaudited)  
Sales by Channel
                                               
Warehouse/Reload
  $ 319     $ 622     $ 614     $ 1,133     $ 2,044     $ 2,763  
Direct
    114       224       235       439       790       1,137  
Other(1)
    (9 )     (11 )     (18 )     (21 )     (54 )     (66 )
 
                                   
Total
  $ 424     $ 835     $ 831     $ 1,551     $ 2,780     $ 3,834  
 
                                   
Gross Margin by Channel
                                               
Warehouse/Reload
  $ 43     $ 97     $ 84     $ 166     $ 284     $ 344  
Direct
    8       14       16       27       50       67  
Other(1)
    (3 )     (4 )     (7 )     (8 )     (19 )     (19 )
 
                                   
Total
  $ 48     $ 107     $ 93     $ 185     $ 315     $ 392  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q2 2009     Q2 2008     2009 YTD     2008 YTD     2008     2007  
    (Dollars in millions)  
    (Unaudited)  
Gross Margin % by Channel
                                               
Warehouse/Reload
    13.5 %     15.6 %     13.5 %     14.7 %     13.9 %     12.5 %
Direct
    7.0 %     6.3 %     6.8 %     6.2 %     6.3 %     5.9 %
Total
    11.4 %     12.9 %     11.1 %     11.9 %     11.3 %     10.2 %
 
     
(1)   Other includes unallocated allowances and adjustments.
Fiscal Year
Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar year. Fiscal year 2009 and fiscal year 2008 contain 52 weeks and 53 weeks, respectively.
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2009 Compared to Second Quarter of Fiscal 2008
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and second quarter of fiscal 2008.
                                 
    Period from             Period from        
    April 5, 2009     % of     March 30, 2008     % of  
    to     Net     to     Net  
    July 4, 2009     Sales     June 28, 2008     Sales  
    (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Net sales
  $ 423,526       100.0 %   $ 834,669       100.0 %
Gross profit
    48,300       11.4 %     107,435       12.9 %
Selling, general & administrative
    50,852       12.0 %     81,227       9.7 %
Net gain from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
    (17,351 )     (4.1 )%           0.0 %
Depreciation and amortization
    4,241       1.0 %     5,103       0.6 %
 
                           
Operating income
    10,558       2.5 %     21,105       2.5 %
Interest expense
    8,506       2.0 %     9,385       1.1 %
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap
    1,078       0.3 %           0.0 %
Other expense, net
    315       0.1 %     190       0.0 %
 
                           
Income before provision for income taxes
    659       0.2 %     11,530       1.4 %
Provision for income taxes
    31       0.0 %     4,931       0.6 %
 
                           
Net income
  $ 628       0.1 %   $ 6,599       0.8 %
 
                           

 

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Net Sales. For the second quarter of fiscal 2009, net sales decreased by 49%, or $411 million, to $424 million. Sales during the quarter were negatively impacted by a 46% decline in housing starts. New home construction has a significant impact on our sales. Specialty sales, primarily consisting of roofing, specialty panels, insulation, moulding, engineered wood products, vinyl siding, composite decking and metal products (excluding rebar and remesh) decreased by $153 million or 37.9% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008, reflecting a 38.9% decline in unit volume. Structural sales, including plywood, OSB, lumber and metal rebar, decreased by $260 million, or 58.7% from a year ago, also primarily as a result of a 50.1% decrease in unit volume.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $48.3 million, or 11.4% of sales, compared to $107 million, or 12.9% of sales, in the prior year period. The decrease in gross profit dollars compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2008 was driven primarily by a decrease in specialty and structural product volumes of 38.9% and 50.1%, respectively, due to the continued decline in the housing market. Gross margin percentage decreased by 1.5% to 11.4%. Gross margin for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 benefited from a 27.8% increase in structural metal product prices.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 were $50.9 million, or 12.0% of net sales, compared to $81.2 million, or 9.7% of net sales, during the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The decline in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily due a $16.8 million decrease in payroll and payroll related costs from our cost reduction initiatives and a $4.2 million gain associated with the sale of certain real properties.
Net Gain From Terminating the Georgia-Pacific Supply Agreement. During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, G-P agreed to pay us $18.8 million in exchange for our agreement to enter into the Modification Agreement one-year earlier than the originally agreed upon May 7, 2010 termination date of the Supply Agreement. As a result of the termination, we recognized a net gain of $17.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as a reduction to operating expense. The gain was net of a discount of $0.4 million and a $1.0 million write-off of an intangible asset associated with the Supply Agreement.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $4.2 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2009, compared with $5.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The $0.9 million decrease in depreciation and amortization is primarily due to a portion of our property and equipment becoming fully depreciated at the end of fiscal 2008 and during the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
Operating Income. Operating income for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $10.6 million, or 2.5% of sales, versus operating income of $21.1 million, or 2.5% of sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2008, reflecting a decrease in gross profit that was partially offset by a $48.6 million decrease in operating expenses.
Interest Expense, net. Interest expense totaled $8.5 million, down $0.9 million from the prior year because of the $94.0 million decrease in debt. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility and mortgage was $2.7 million and $5.2 million (includes the $0.6 million prepayment penalty), respectively, during this period. Interest expense totaled $9.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility and mortgage was $4.1 million and $4.7 million, respectively, during this period. In the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and the second quarter of fiscal 2008, interest expense included $0.6 million of debt issue cost amortization.
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap. Charges associated with the ineffective interest rate swap were $1.3 million on the date we reduced our borrowings outstanding by $15.0 million, $0.9 million of amortization of the unrealized losses remaining in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and $(1.1) million related to fair value changes since the date of reduction. Due to our interest rate swap becoming ineffective, as well as our decision to record a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, we will recognize the income tax effect associated with unrealized losses initially recorded in other comprehensive income and subsequently charged to earnings when the interest rate swap terminates.
Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate was 4.7% and 42.8% for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and the second quarter of fiscal 2008, respectively. The reduction in our effective tax rate in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 is due to projected losses for the full year period, for which we will not record tax benefits because our deferred income tax assets are not realizable under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (“FAS 109”). In making this determination we considered available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results, our ability to carryback losses against prior taxable income, the existence of cumulative losses in the most recent years, our forecast of future taxable income and an excess of appreciated assets over the tax basis of our net assets. In estimating future taxable income, we developed assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating and non-operating income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions required significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income. We considered all of the available positive and negative evidence. Based on the weight of available evidence, we recorded a full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets during the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We may still utilize available U.S. federal tax loss carryforwards to offset future taxable income generated.

 

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Net Income. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 was $0.6 million compared to net income of $6.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 as a result of the above factors.
On a per-share basis, basic and diluted earnings applicable to common stockholders for the second quarter of fiscal 2009 and the second quarter of fiscal 2008 were $0.02 and $0.20, respectively.
Year-to-Date Fiscal 2009 Compared to Year-to-Date Fiscal 2008
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and the first six months of fiscal 2008.
                                 
    Period from             Period from        
    January 4, 2009     % of     December 29, 2007     % of  
    to     Net     to     Net  
    July 4, 2009     Sales     June 28, 2008     Sales  
    (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)        
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Net sales
  $ 830,637       100.0 %   $ 1,551,429       100.0 %
Gross profit
    92,576       11.1 %     185,238       11.9 %
Selling, general & administrative
    108,517       13.1 %     161,862       10.4 %
Net gain from terminating the Georgia-Pacific supply agreement
    (17,351 )     2.1 %           0.0 %
Depreciation and amortization
    9,271       1.1 %     10,071       0.6 %
Operating (loss) income
    (7,861 )     (0.9 )%     13,305       0.9 %
Interest expense
    16,623       2.0 %     18,739       1.2 %
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap
    5,910       0.7 %           0.0 %
Write-off of debt issue costs
    1,407       0.2 %           0.0 %
Other expense, net
    158       0.0 %     320       0.0 %
 
                           
Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (31,959 )     (3.8 )%     (5,754 )     (0.4 )%
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    28,066       3.4 %     (1,762 )     (0.1 )%
 
                           
Net loss
  $ (60,025 )     (7.2 )%   $ (3,992 )     (0.3 )%
 
                           
Net Sales. For the first six months of fiscal 2009, net sales decreased by 46.5%, or $721 million, to $831 million. Sales during this period were negatively impacted by a 48% decline in housing starts. New home construction has a significant impact on our sales. Specialty sales, primarily consisting of roofing, specialty panels, insulation, moulding, engineered wood products, vinyl siding, composite decking and metal products (excluding rebar and remesh) decreased by $273 million or 36.1% compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008, reflecting a 37.9% decline in unit volume. Structural sales, including plywood, OSB, lumber and metal rebar, decreased by $450 million, or 55.2% from a year ago, also primarily as a result of a 48.5% decrease in unit volume.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the first six months of fiscal 2009 was $92.6 million, or 11.1% of sales, compared to $185 million, or 11.9% of sales, in the prior year period. The decrease in gross profit dollars compared to the first six months of fiscal 2008 was driven primarily by a decrease in specialty and structural product volumes of 37.9% and 48.5%, respectively, due to the ongoing slowdown in the housing market. Gross margin for the first six months of fiscal 2008 benefited from a 19.2% increase in structural metal product prices.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2009 were $109 million, or 13.1% of net sales, compared to $162 million, or 10.4% of net sales, during the first six months of fiscal 2008. The decline in selling, general, and administrative expenses was primarily due to $30.8 million decrease in payroll and payroll related cost due to a decrease in headcount and a $4.2 million gain associated with the sale of certain real properties. In addition, there was a $19.1 million decrease in other operating expenses as a result of our cost reduction initiatives.
Net Gain From Terminating the Georgia-Pacific Supply Agreement. During the first six months of fiscal 2009, G-P agreed to pay us $18.8 million in exchange for our agreement to enter into the Modification Agreement one-year earlier than the originally agreed upon May 7, 2010 termination date of the Supply Agreement. As a result of the termination, we recognized a net gain of $17.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as a reduction to operating expense. The gain was net of a discount of $0.4 million and a $1.0 million write-off of an intangible asset associated with the Supply Agreement.

 

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Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $9.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2009, compared with $10.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2008. The $0.8 million decrease in depreciation and amortization is primarily related to a portion of our property and equipment becoming fully depreciated at the end of fiscal 2008 and for the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
Operating (Loss) Income. Operating loss for the first six months of fiscal 2009 was $7.9 million, or 0.9% of sales, versus operating income of $13.3 million, or 0.9% of sales, in the first six months of fiscal 2008, reflecting the decline in gross profit that was partially offset by a $71.5 million decrease in operating expenses.
Interest Expense, net. Interest expense totaled $16.6 million, down $2.1 million from the prior year because of the $94.0 million decrease in debt. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility and mortgage was $5.5 million and $9.9 million (includes the $0.6 million prepayment penalty), respectively, during this period. Interest expense totaled $18.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2008. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility and mortgage was $8.1 million and $9.4 million, respectively, during this period. In addition, interest expense included $1.2 million of debt issue cost amortization for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and for the first six months of fiscal 2008, respectively.
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap. Charges associated with the ineffective interest rate swap recognized during the first six months of fiscal 2009 were approximately $5.9 million and are comprised of a $7.2 million charge on the date we reduced our borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility below the interest rate swap’s notional amount, $1.8 million of amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss and $(3.1) million related to fair value changes since the date of the reduction.
Write-off debt issue costs. During the first six months of fiscal 2009, we elected to permanently reduce our revolving loan threshold limit from $800 million to $500 million effective March 30, 2009. As a result of this action, we recorded expense of $1.4 million ($0.9 million, net of tax) for the write-off of deferred financing costs that had been capitalized associated with the portion of the revolver that was reduced in the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate was (87.8)% and 30.6% for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and the first six months of fiscal 2008, respectively. The change in the effective rate is primarily due to recognizing a full valuation allowance of $40.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred income tax assets, we considered available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results, our ability to carryback losses against prior taxable income, the existence of cumulative losses in the most recent years, our forecast of future taxable income and an excess of appreciated assets over the tax basis of our net assets. In estimating future taxable income, we developed assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating and non-operating income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions required significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income. We considered all of the available positive and negative evidence. Based on the weight of available evidence, we recorded a full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets during the first quarter of fiscal 2009. We may still utilize available U.S. federal tax loss carryforwards to offset future taxable income generated.
Net loss. Net loss for the first six months of fiscal 2009 was $60.0 million compared to net loss of $4.0 million for the first six months of fiscal 2008. Net loss for the first six months of fiscal 2009 was negatively impacted by a tax valuation allowance of $40.2 million recorded in the first quarter as a result of the above factors
On a per-share basis, basic and diluted loss applicable to common stockholders for the first six months of fiscal 2009 were each $1.93. Basic and diluted loss per share for the first six months of 2008 were each $0.13.
Seasonality
We are 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 and fourth quarters are typically our slowest quarters due primarily to the impact of poor weather on the construction market. Our second and third quarters are typically our strongest quarters, reflecting a substantial increase in construction due to more favorable weather conditions. Our 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 summer building season. Although we generally expect these trends to continue for the foreseeable future, we have reduced our inventory as part of our effort to manage to the current demand environment in the housing market.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We depend on cash flow from operations and funds available under our revolving credit facility to finance working capital needs, capital expenditures, and acquisitions. We believe that the amounts available from this and other sources will be sufficient to fund our routine operations and capital requirements for the foreseeable future.
The credit markets have recently experienced adverse conditions, which may adversely affect our lenders ability to fulfill their commitment under our revolving credit facility. Based on information available to us as of the filing date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we have no indications that the financial institutions included in our revolving credit facility would be unable to fulfill their commitments.
We may elect to selectively pursue acquisitions. Accordingly, depending on the nature of the acquisition or currency, we may use cash or stock, or a combination of both, as acquisition currency. Our 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 any acquisitions. To the extent that significant amounts of cash are expended in connection with acquisitions, our liquidity position may be adversely impacted. In addition, there can be no assurance that we will be successful in completing acquisitions in the future. For a discussion of the risks associated with acquisitions, see the risk factor “Integrating acquisitions may be time-consuming and create costs that could reduce our net income and cash flows” set forth under Item 1A — Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009 as filed with the SEC.
The following tables indicate our working capital and cash flows for the periods indicated.
                 
    July 4, 2009     January 3, 2009  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
    (Unaudited)  
Working capital
  $ 249,607     $ 320,527  
                 
    Period from     Period from  
    April 5, 2009     December 29, 2007  
    to     to  
    July 4, 2009     June 28, 2008  
    (Dollars in thousands)  
    (Unaudited)  
Cash flows (used in) provided by operating activities
  $ (12,839 )   $ 30,775  
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities
    6,307       (675 )
Cash flows used in financing activities
    (90,810 )     (16,068 )
Working Capital
Working capital decreased by $70.9 million to $250 million at July 4, 2009 from $321 million at January 3, 2009. The decrease in working capital was primarily attributable to the pay down of debt.
Operating Activities
During the first six months of fiscal 2009, cash flows used in operating activities totaled $12.8 million. The primary driver of cash flow used in operations was a net loss, as adjusted for non-cash charges, of $29.3 million and a $30.1 million increase in receivables due to an increase in average payment terms, primarily related to an increase in our warehouse sales. These cash outflows were offset by an increase in cash flow from operations related to reductions in inventory of $26.9 million due to our initiative to reduce inventory levels to increase cash on hand and an increase in accounts payable of $26.6 million due to the seasonality of our business.

 

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During the first six months of fiscal 2008, cash flows provided by operating activities totaled $30.8 million. The primary driver of cash flow from operations was an increase in cash flow from operations related to decreases in inventories of $20.5 million due to our initiatives to reduce inventory levels to increase cash on hand and increases in accounts payable and other current liabilities of $33.0 million due to the seasonality of our business. In addition, net income, as adjusted, for non-cash charges of $5.5 million contributed to an increase in cash flow provided by operating activities. These cash inflows were offset by increases in receivables of $31.9 million due to the seasonality of our business.
Investing Activities
During the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities totaled $6.3 million and $(0.7) million, respectively.
During the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, our expenditures for property and equipment were $0.7 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Our capital expenditures for fiscal 2009 are anticipated to be paid from cash on hand.
Proceeds from the disposition of property totaled $7.0 million and $0.8 million for the first six months of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively. The proceeds of $7.0 million during the first six months of fiscal 2009 included $6.4 million of proceeds related to the sale of certain real properties.
Financing Activities
Net cash used in financing activities was $90.8 million during the first six months of fiscal 2009 compared to $16.1 million during the first six months of fiscal 2008. The net cash used in financing activities in the first six months of fiscal 2009 reflected the payments on our revolving credit facility of $75.0 million, principal payments on our mortgage of $3.2 million, and a decrease in bank overdrafts of $10.3 million. The net cash used in financing activities for the first six months of fiscal 2008 reflected a $17.5 million payments on our revolving credit facility.
Debt and Credit Sources
As of July 4, 2009, we had outstanding borrowings of $81.0 million and excess availability of $184 million under the terms of our revolving credit facility. Based on borrowing base limitations, we classify the lowest projected balance of the credit facility over the next twelve months of $56.0 million as long-term debt. As of July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $13.6 million and $12.9 million, respectively, primarily for the purposes of securing collateral requirements under the casualty insurance programs for us and for guaranteeing payment of international purchases based on the fulfillment of certain conditions. Our revolving credit facility contains customary negative covenants and restrictions for asset based loans. The most significant restriction is a requirement that we maintain a fixed charge ratio of 1.1 to 1.0 in the event our excess availability falls below $40.0 million. The fixed charge ratio is calculated as EBITDA over the sum of cash payments for income taxes, interest expense, cash dividends, principal payments on debt, and capital expenditures. EBITDA is defined as BlueLinx Corporation’s net income before interest and tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, and other non-cash charges. The fixed charge ratio requirement only applies to us when excess availability under our revolving credit facility is less than $40.0 million for three consecutive business days. As of July 4, 2009, we had $184 million in excess availability and were in compliance with all covenants
Under our revolving credit facility agreement, we are required to maintain a springing lock-box arrangement where customer remittances go directly to a lock-box maintained by our lenders and then are forwarded to our general bank accounts. Our outstanding borrowings are not reduced by these payments unless our excess availability is less than $40.0 million for three consecutive business days or in the event of default. Due to this objective criteria established in our agreement, our revolving credit facility does not contain a subjective acceleration clause which would allow our lenders to accelerate the scheduled maturities of our debt or to cancel our agreement.
Effective March 30, 2009, we elected to permanently reduce our revolving loan threshold limit from $800 million to $500 million. This reduction does not impact our available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility as our current eligible accounts receivable and inventory (our “borrowing base”) do not support up to $800 million in borrowings. We do not anticipate our borrowing base will support borrowings in excess of $500 million at any point during the remaining life of the credit facility. This cost-saving initiative will allow us to reduce our interest expense by $0.8 million annually by lowering our unused line fees. As a result of this action, we recorded expense of $1.4 million for the write-off of deferred financing costs that had been capitalized associated with the reduced borrowing capacity that was reduced during the first quarter of fiscal 2009.

 

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On June 12, 2006, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, to hedge against interest rate risks related to our variable rate revolving credit facility. The interest rate swap has a notional amount of $150 million and the terms call for us to receive interest monthly at a variable rate equal to 30-day LIBOR and to pay interest monthly at a fixed rate of 5.4%. This interest rate swap was designated as a cash flow hedge.
At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $11.6 million and $13.2 million, respectively. These balances were included in “Other current liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Through January 3, 2009, the hedge was highly effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows. Fluctuations in the fair value of the ineffective portion, if any, of the cash flow hedge were reflected in earnings. For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we recognized immaterial amounts of expense related to the ineffective portion of the hedge.
On January 9, 2009, we reduced our borrowings under the revolving credit facility by $60.0 million, which reduced outstanding debt below the interest rate swap’s notional amount of $150 million, at which point the hedge became ineffective in offsetting future changes in expected cash flows during the remaining term of the interest rate swap. We used cash on hand to pay down this portion of our revolving credit debt during the first quarter of fiscal 2009. As a result, any prospective changes in fair value of the instrument will be recorded through earnings. Charges associated with the ineffective interest rate swap recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations during the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were approximately $4.8 million and are comprised of a $5.9 million charge on the date we reduced our borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility below the interest rate swap’s notional amount, $1.0 million of amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss and $(2.1) million related to fair value changes since the date of the reduction.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, we further reduced our borrowings under the revolving credit facility by $15.0 million. Charges associated with the ineffective interest rate swap during the second quarter of fiscal 2009 were $1.3 million on the date we reduced our borrowings outstanding by $15.0 million, $0.9 million of amortization of accumulated other comprehensive loss, and $(1.1) million related to fair value changes since the date of reduction. Due to our interest rate swap becoming ineffective, as well as our decision to record a full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets, we will recognize the income tax effect associated with unrealized losses initially recorded in other comprehensive income and subsequently charged to earnings when the interest rate swap terminates.
On July 15, 2009, we used cash on hand to reduce our borrowings under the revolving credit facility by an additional $25.0 million. This payment will result in a third quarter non-cash charge of approximately $1.9 million recorded in interest expense on the payment date. The remaining $3.7 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss will be amortized over the remaining 22 month term of the interest rate swap and recorded as interest expense. Approximately $1.8 million will be amortized over the next 12 months and recorded as interest expense. All future changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap during the remaining term of the interest rate swap will be recorded as interest expense. Any further reductions in borrowings under our revolving credit facility will result in a pro-rata reduction in accumulated other comprehensive loss at the payment date with a corresponding charge recorded to interest expense.
The following table presents a reconciliation of the unrealized losses related to our interest rate swap measured at fair value in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of July 4, 2009 (in thousands, net of tax):
         
Balance at January 3, 2009
  $ 8,038  
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap
    (5,476 )
 
     
Balance at July 4, 2009
  $ 2,562  
 
     
On June 9, 2006, certain special purpose entities that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of ours entered into a $295 million mortgage loan. During fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, we reduced the principal amount of the mortgage loan by a total of $9.3 million. The mortgage has a term of ten years and is now secured by 55 distribution facilities and 1 office building owned by the special purpose entities. The stated interest rate on the mortgage is fixed at 6.35%. The mortgage loan requires interest-only payments for the first five years followed by level monthly payments of principal and interest based on an amortization period of thirty years. The balance of the loan outstanding at the end of ten years will then become due and payable. This mortgage replaced our previously existing $165 million floating rate mortgage, which had a 7.4% interest rate when it was terminated, with a fixed rate mortgage loan.

 

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Contractual Obligations
On April 27, 2009, we executed an agreement with G-P to terminate our Supply Agreement with respect to the distribution of Georgia-Pacific plywood, OSB, and lumber by us. As a result of terminating this agreement, we are no longer contractually obligated to make minimum purchases of products from Georgia-Pacific. As of January 3, 2009, our minimum purchases requirement had totaled $31.9 million. There have been no other changes to our contractual obligations since the filing of our 2008 Form 10-K.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Certain of our 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 our 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 our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgment.
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, our 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.
All revenues are recorded at gross in accordance with the guidance outlined by Emerging Issues Task Force, “Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent”, (“EITF 99-19”) and in accordance with standard industry practice. The key indicators used to determine when and how revenue is recorded are as follows:
    We are the primary obligor responsible for fulfillment.
 
    Title passes to BlueLinx, and we carry all risk of loss related to warehouse, reload and inventory shipped directly from vendors to our customers.
 
    We are responsible for all product returns.
 
    We control the selling price.
 
    We select the supplier.
 
    We bear all credit risk.
In addition, we provide inventory to certain customers through pre-arranged agreements on a consignment basis. Customer consigned inventory is maintained and stored by certain customers; however, ownership and risk of loss remains with us. When the inventory is sold by the customer, we recognize revenue. We record revenue on a gross basis due to the guidance outlined above relative to EITF 99-19.
All revenues recognized are net 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
We evaluate the collectibility of accounts receivable based on numerous factors, including past transaction history with customers and their creditworthiness. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for each aging category on our aged trial balance based on our historical loss experience. This estimate is periodically adjusted when we become aware of specific customers’ inability to meet their financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filing or other evidence of liquidity problems). As we determine that specific balances will ultimately be uncollectible, we remove them from our aged trial balance. Additionally, we maintain reserves for cash discounts that we expect customers to earn as well as expected returns. At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, these reserves totaled $11.0 million and $10.1 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to estimates on discounts and uncollectible accounts have been insignificant.

 

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Inventory Valuation
Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. The cost of all inventories is determined by the moving average cost method. We evaluate our inventory value at the end of each quarter to ensure that first quality, actively moving inventory, when viewed by category, is carried at the lower of cost or market. At July 4, 2009, the market value of our inventory exceeded its cost. At January 3, 2009, the lower of cost or market reserve totaled $3.4 million. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to lower of cost or market estimates have been insignificant.
Additionally, we maintain a reserve for the estimated value impairment associated with damaged, excess and obsolete inventory. The damaged, excess and obsolete reserve generally includes discontinued items or inventory that has turn days in excess of 270 days, excluding new items during their product launch. At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, our damaged, excess and obsolete inventory reserves totaled $2.8 million and $4.0 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to damaged, excess and obsolete estimates have been insignificant.
We have included all charges directly or indirectly incurred in bringing inventory to its existing condition and location, including the allocation of depreciation and amortization.
Consignment Inventory
From time to time, we enter into consignment inventory agreements with our vendors. This vendor consignment inventory relationship allows us to obtain and store vendor inventory at our warehouses and third-party facilities; however, ownership and risk of loss remains with the vendor. When the inventory is sold, we are required to the pay the vendor.
Stock-Based Compensation
Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” (“SFAS 123R”), we recognize compensation expense equal to the grant-date fair value for all share-based payment awards that are expected to vest. This expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the entire award, unless the awards are subject to market or performance conditions, in which case we recognize compensation expense over the requisite service period of each separate vesting tranche. All compensation expense related to our share-based payment awards is recorded in “Selling, general and administrative” expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Consideration Received from Vendors and Paid to Customers
Each year, we enter into agreements with many of our vendors providing for inventory purchase rebates, generally based on achievement of specified volume purchasing levels and various marketing allowances that are common industry practice. We accrue for the receipt of vendor rebates based on purchases, and also reduce inventory value to reflect the net acquisition cost (purchase price less expected purchase rebates). At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the vendor rebate receivable totaled $4.5 million and $6.3 million, respectively.
In addition, we enter into agreements with many of our customers to offer customer rebates, generally based on achievement of specified volume sales levels and various marketing allowances that are common industry practice. We accrue for the payment of customer rebates based on sales to the customer, and also reduce sales value to reflect the net sales (sales price less expected customer rebates). At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the customer rebate payable totaled $5.0 million and $7.3 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to rebate estimates have been insignificant.

 

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Fair Value Measurements
We apply Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS 157”), which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements to all applicable financial and non-financial assets. SFAS 157, defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). SFAS 157 classifies inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:
         
 
  Level 1   Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
 
       
 
  Level 2   Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or
 
      Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or
 
      Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.
 
       
 
  Level 3   Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
We are exposed to market risks from changes in interest rates, which may affect our operating results and financial position. When deemed appropriate, we minimize our risks from interest rate fluctuations through the use of an interest rate swap. This derivative financial instrument is used to manage risk and is not used for trading or speculative purposes. The swap is valued using a valuation model that has inputs other than quoted market prices that are both observable and unobservable.
We endeavor to utilize the best available information in measuring the fair value of the interest rate swap. The interest rate swap is classified in its entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. To determine fair value of the interest rate swap we used the discounted estimated future cash flows methodology. Assumptions critical to our fair value in the period were: (i.) the present value factors used in determining fair value (ii.) projected LIBOR, and (iii.) the risk of counterparty non-performance risk. These and other assumptions are impacted by economic conditions and expectations of management. We have determined that the fair value of our interest rate swap is a level 3 measurement in the fair value hierarchy. The level 3 measurement is the risk of counterparty non-performance on the interest rate swap liability that is not secured by cash collateral. The risk of counterparty non-performance did not affect the fair value at July 4, 2009 and at January 3, 2009 due to the fact that the interest rate swap was fully collaterized. The fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $11.6 million and $13.2 million at July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively. These balances were included in “Other current liabilities” and “Other non-current liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”), long-lived assets, including property and equipment and intangible assets with definite useful lives, are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
We evaluate our long-lived assets each quarter for indicators of potential impairment. Indicators of impairment include current period losses combined with a history of losses, management’s decision to exit a facility, reductions in the fair market value of real properties and changes in other circumstances that indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.
Our evaluation of long-lived assets is performed at the lowest level of identifiable cash flows, which is generally the individual distribution facility. The assets of each distribution facility, with indicators of impairment, are evaluated by comparing the facility’s undiscounted cash flows to its carrying value. If the carrying value is greater than the undiscounted cash flows, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between the carrying value of the asset and the estimated fair market value. Impairment losses are recorded as a component of “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Our estimate of undiscounted cash flows is subject to assumptions that affect estimated operating income at a distribution facility level. These assumptions are related to future sales, margin growth rates, economic conditions, market competition and inflation. Our estimates of fair market value are generally based on market appraisals and our experience with related market transactions. These assumptions used to determine impairment are considered to be level 3 measurements in the fair value hierarchy as defined in Note 10 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009.

 

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Currently, we are experiencing a reduction in operating income at the distribution facility level due to the ongoing downturn in the housing market. To the extent that reductions in discounted cash flows have resulted in impairment indicators we have not noted reductions in fair value that would indicate impairment. In addition, we have not identified significant known trends impacting the fair value of long-lived assets to an extent that would indicate impairment.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $0.7 million to reduce the carrying value of certain long-lived assets to fair value as a result of unfavorable market conditions associated with our custom million operations in California. These impairment charges were included in “Selling, general and administrative” expense on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the second quarter and the first six months of 2008.
Income Taxes
Our financial statements contain certain deferred tax assets which have arisen primarily as a result of tax benefits associated with the loss before income taxes incurred during fiscal 2008 and the first six months of fiscal 2009, as well as deferred income tax assets resulting from temporary differences. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes” (“SFAS 109”), requires the consideration of a valuation allowance to reflect the likelihood of realization of deferred tax assets. Significant management judgment is required in determining any valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred income tax assets, we considered available positive and negative evidence, including our past operating results, our ability to carryback losses against prior taxable income, the existence of cumulative losses in the most recent years, our forecast of future taxable income and an excess of appreciated assets over the tax basis of our net assets. In estimating future taxable income, we developed assumptions including the amount of future state and federal pretax operating and non-operating income, the reversal of temporary differences and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. These assumptions required significant judgment about the forecasts of future taxable income. We considered all of the available positive and negative evidence. Based on the weight of available evidence, we recorded a full valuation allowance of $40.2 million against deferred tax assets during the first quarter of fiscal 2009, which resulted in net income tax expense of $28.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2009.
If the realization of deferred tax assets in the future is considered more likely than not, a reduction to the valuation allowance related to the deferred tax assets would increase net income in the period such determination is made. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable is based on significant estimates, and it is possible that changes in these estimates could materially affect the financial condition and results of operations. Our effective tax rate may vary from period to period based on changes in estimated taxable income or loss; changes to the valuation allowance; changes to federal or state tax laws; and as a result of acquisitions.
Restructuring Charges
During fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, we vacated leased office space. We accounted for these exit activities in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities” (“SFAS 146”), which requires that a liability be recognized for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity at fair value in the period in which it is incurred or when the entity ceases using the right conveyed by a contract (i.e. the right to use a leased property). Our restructuring charges included accruals for estimated losses on facility costs based on our contractual obligations net of estimated sublease income based on current comparable market rates for leases. We will reassess this liability periodically based on market conditions. Revisions to our estimates of this liability could materially impact our operating results and financial position in future periods if anticipated events and key assumptions, such as the timing and amounts of sublease rental income, either do not materialize or change. At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the reserve for exit costs totaled $13.6 million and $14.1 million, respectively.
Self-Insurance
It is our policy to self-insure, up to certain limits, traditional risks including workers’ compensation, comprehensive general liability, and auto liability. Our self-insured deductible for each claim involving workers’ compensation, comprehensive general liability (including product liability claims), and auto liability is limited to $0.8 million, $1.0 million, and $2.0 million, respectively. We are also self-insured up to certain limits for certain other insurable risks, primarily physical loss to property ($0.1 million per occurrence) and the majority of our medical benefit plans ($0.3 million per occurrence). Insurance coverage is maintained for catastrophic property and casualty exposures as well as those risks required to be insured by law or contract. A provision for claims under this self-insured program, based on our estimate of the aggregate liability for claims incurred, is revised and recorded annually. The estimate is derived from both internal and external sources including but not limited to actuarial estimates. The actuarial estimates are subject to uncertainty from various sources, including, among others, changes in claim reporting patterns, claim settlement patterns, judicial decisions, legislation, and economic conditions. Although, we believe that the actuarial estimates are reasonable, significant differences related to the items noted above could materially affect our self-insurance obligations, future expense and cash flow. At July 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the self-insurance reserves totaled $9.1 million and $8.9 million, respectively.

 

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 168, “The FASB Accounting Standards Codification and the Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles a Replacement of FASB Statement No. 162” (“SFAS 168”). This Standard establishes the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”) as the source of authoritative accounting principles recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP. The Codification does not change current U.S. GAAP, but is intended to simplify user access to all authoritative U.S. GAAP by providing all the authoritative literature related to a particular topic in one place. The Codification is effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009, and as of the effective date, all existing accounting standard documents will be superseded. The Codification is effective for us in the third quarter of 2009, and accordingly, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ending October 3, 2009 and all subsequent public filings will reference the Codification as the sole source of authoritative literature.
In May 2009, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 165, “Subsequent Events.” (“SFAS 165”) SFAS 165 establishes authoritative accounting and disclosure guidance for recognized and non-recognized subsequent events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. SFAS 165 also requires disclosure of the date through which an entity has evaluated subsequent events and the basis for that date. SFAS 165 was effective for us beginning with our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2009, and will be applied prospectively. The adoption of SFAS 165 had no impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 107-1 and APB 28-1, “Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“FSP 107-1”), which will require that the fair value disclosures required for all financial instruments within the scope of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 107, “Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments” (“SFAS 107”), be included in interim financial statements. This FSP also requires entities to disclose the method and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value of financial instruments on an interim and annual basis and to highlight any changes from prior periods. FSP 107-1 will be effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of FSP 107-1 did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 132(R)-1, “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits” (“FSP 132R-1”). FSP 132R-1 requires enhanced disclosures about the plan assets of our defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans. The enhanced disclosures required by this FSP are intended to provide users of financial statements with a greater understanding of: (1) how investment allocation decisions are made, including the factors that are pertinent to an understanding of investment policies and strategies; (2) the major categories of plan assets; (3) the inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of plan assets; (4) the effect of fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) on changes in plan assets for the period; and (5) significant concentrations of risk within plan assets. FSP 132R-1 is effective for us for the year ending January 2, 2010.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position Emerging Issues Task Force 03-6-1, “Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities” (“FSP 03-6-1”). FSP 03-6-1 clarifies that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and are to be included in the computation of earnings per share under the two-class method described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” This FASB Staff Position was effective for us on January 4, 2009 and requires all presented prior-period earnings per share data to be adjusted retrospectively. The adoption of FSP 03-6-1 did have an impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information, refer to Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 142-3, “Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets” (“FSP 142-3”). FSP 142-3 amends the factors to be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of intangible assets under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” Its intent is to improve the consistency between the useful life of an intangible asset and the period of expected cash flows used to measure its fair value. FSP 142-3 was effective for us on January 4, 2009. The adoption of FSP 142-3 did not have an impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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In March 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities — An Amendment of SFAS 133” (“SFAS 161”). SFAS 161 seeks to improve financial reporting for derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures regarding the impact on financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. To achieve this increased transparency, SFAS 161 requires (1) the disclosure of the fair value of derivative instruments and gains and losses in a tabular format; (2) the disclosure of derivative features that are credit risk-related; and (3) cross-referencing within the footnotes. SFAS 161 was effective for us, on a prospective basis, on January 4, 2009. The adoption of SFAS 161 did not have a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007) Business Combinations (“SFAS 141R”). SFAS 141R establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer of a business recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. SFAS 141R also provides guidance for recognizing and measuring the goodwill acquired in the business combination and determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS 141R was effective for us, on a prospective basis, on January 4, 2009. We expect SFAS 141R will have an impact on our accounting for business combinations, but the effect is dependent upon the acquisitions that are made in the future.
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 3, 2009, other than those discussed below.
Our 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 would have an impact on our results of operations. A change of 100 basis points in the market rate of interest would have an immaterial impact based on borrowings outstanding at July 4, 2009. Additionally, to the extent changes in interest rates impact the housing market, demand for our products would be impacted by such changes.
ITEM 4.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management performed an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, under the supervision of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
During the second quarter of fiscal 2009, there were no material changes to our previously disclosed legal proceedings. Additionally, we are, and from time to time may be, a party to routine legal proceedings incidental to the operation of our business. The outcome of any pending or threatened proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results or cash flows, based on our current understanding of the relevant facts. Legal expenses incurred related to these contingencies are generally expensed as incurred.

 

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ITEM 1A.   RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 2009, as further supplemented in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended April 4, 2009, as filed with the SEC.
ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
On December 22, 2008, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a stock repurchase program to acquire up to $10,000,000 of our outstanding common stock through December 22, 2010. The share repurchases will be made from time to time at our discretion in the open market or privately negotiated transactions as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements, and subject to market conditions and other factors. The Board may modify, suspend, extend or terminate the program at any time.
The table below sets forth repurchases made pursuant to the program for the periods indicated during the second quarter of fiscal 2009.
                                 
                    Total Number of     Approximate  
                    Shares Purchased     Dollar Value of  
    Total     Average     as Part of Publicly     Shares that May  
    Number of     Price Paid     Announced     Yet Be Purchased  
Period   Shares     Per Share     Program     Under the Program  
April 5 – May 4
    15,500     $ 2.96       378,518     $ 9,162,562  
May 5 – June 4
    62,923     $ 2.91       441,441     $ 8,979,456  
June 5 – July 4
    194,864     $ 3.10       636,305     $ 8,375,378  
Total
    194,864     $ 3.04       636,305     $ 8,375,378  
ITEM 4.   SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On May 20, 2009 we held our annual meeting of stockholders, at which time our stockholders voted on (1) the election of nine directors to serve on our board of directors for a one-year term that will expire at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2010 or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, (2) ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2009. Proxies were solicited for the annual meeting pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act. A total of 26,400,958 shares of our common stock were represented by proxy at the meeting, representing 81% of the shares eligible to vote. The results of the voting are set forth below.
  1.   Election of directors to serve on our board of directors:
                 
Name   Votes For     Votes Withheld  
Howard S. Cohen
    24,137,593       2,263,365  
Richard S. Grant
    26,317,540       83,418  
George R. Judd
    24,149,712       2,251,246  
Richard B. Marchese
    26,315,903       85,055  
Steven F. Mayer
    24,135,493       2,265,465  
Charles H. McElrea
    24,147,750       2,253,208  
Alan H. Schumacher
    26,316,640       84,318  
Mark A. Suwyn
    24,138,768       2,262,190  
Robert G. Warden
    24,151,500       2,249,458  
M. Richard Warner
    24,154,050       2,246,908  

 

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  2.   Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm:
                 
Votes For   Votes Against     Abstain  
26,387,635
    10,623       2,700  
ITEM 6.   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: August 11, 2009  /s/ H. Douglas Goforth    
  H. Douglas Goforth    
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer   

 

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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.

 

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