BlueLinx Holdings Inc. - Quarter Report: 2009 April (Form 10-Q)
Table of Contents
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended April 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
(Registrants 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 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Smaller reporting company o |
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 May 8, 2009 there were 32,573,858 shares of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. common stock, par value
$0.01, outstanding.
BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended April 4, 2009
INDEX
PAGE | ||||||||
3 | ||||||||
3 | ||||||||
4 | ||||||||
5 | ||||||||
6 | ||||||||
20 | ||||||||
32 | ||||||||
33 | ||||||||
33 | ||||||||
33 | ||||||||
34 | ||||||||
35 | ||||||||
36 | ||||||||
37 | ||||||||
Exhibit 10.1 | ||||||||
Exhibit 31.1 | ||||||||
Exhibit 31.2 | ||||||||
Exhibit 32.1 | ||||||||
Exhibit 32.2 |
2
Table of Contents
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Period from | Period from | |||||||
January 4, 2009 | December 30, 2007 | |||||||
to | to | |||||||
April 4, 2009 | March 29, 2008 | |||||||
Net sales |
$ | 407,111 | $ | 716,760 | ||||
Cost of sales |
362,835 | 638,957 | ||||||
Gross profit |
44,276 | 77,803 | ||||||
Operating expenses: |
||||||||
Selling, general, and administrative |
57,665 | 80,635 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
5,030 | 4,968 | ||||||
Total operating expenses |
62,695 | 85,603 | ||||||
Operating loss |
(18,419 | ) | (7,800 | ) | ||||
Non-operating expenses: |
||||||||
Interest expense, net |
8,117 | 9,354 | ||||||
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap |
4,832 | | ||||||
Write-off of debt issue costs |
1,407 | | ||||||
Other (income) expense, net |
(157 | ) | 130 | |||||
Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
(32,618 | ) | (17,284 | ) | ||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
28,035 | (6,693 | ) | |||||
Net loss |
$ | (60,653 | ) | $ | (10,591 | ) | ||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
31,083 | 30,928 | ||||||
Basic net loss per share applicable to common stock |
$ | (1.95 | ) | $ | (0.34 | ) | ||
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding |
31,083 | 30,928 | ||||||
Diluted net loss per share applicable to common stock |
$ | (1.95 | ) | $ | (0.34 | ) | ||
See accompanying notes.
3
Table of Contents
BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
April 4, 2009 | January 3, 2009 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||
Cash and
cash equivalents |
$ | 60,030 | $ | 150,353 | ||||
Receivables, net |
156,790 | 130,653 | ||||||
Inventories, net |
178,097 | 189,482 | ||||||
Deferred income tax assets |
578 | 11,868 | ||||||
Other current assets |
35,509 | 37,351 | ||||||
Total current assets |
431,004 | 519,707 | ||||||
Property, plant, and equipment: |
||||||||
Land and land improvements |
53,438 | 53,426 | ||||||
Buildings |
96,392 | 96,159 | ||||||
Machinery and equipment |
70,264 | 70,491 | ||||||
Construction in progress |
1,660 | 2,035 | ||||||
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost |
221,754 | 222,111 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
(73,505 | ) | (69,336 | ) | ||||
Property, plant, and equipment, net |
148,249 | 152,775 | ||||||
Non-current deferred income tax assets |
| 17,468 | ||||||
Other non-current assets |
42,357 | 42,457 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 621,610 | $ | 732,407 | ||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||||
Accounts payable |
$ | 100,275 | $ | 78,367 | ||||
Bank overdrafts |
16,184 | 24,715 | ||||||
Accrued compensation |
4,031 | 11,552 | ||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt |
15,000 | 60,000 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
25,617 | 24,546 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
161,107 | 199,180 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities: |
||||||||
Long-term debt |
369,870 | 384,870 | ||||||
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities |
578 | | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities |
44,955 | 45,505 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
576,510 | 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 April 4,
2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively;
32,589,852 and 32,362,330 shares
outstanding at April 4, 2009 and January
3, 2009, respectively |
326 | 323 | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital |
143,893 | 144,148 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(13,767 | ) | (16,920 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit |
(85,352 | ) | (24,699 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity |
45,100 | 102,852 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 621,610 | $ | 732,407 | ||||
See accompanying notes.
4
Table of Contents
BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
Period from | Period from | |||||||
January 4, 2009 | December 30, 2007 | |||||||
to | to | |||||||
April 4, 2009 | March 29, 2008 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (60,653 | ) | $ | (10,591 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities: |
||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
5,030 | 4,968 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issue costs |
614 | 608 | ||||||
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap |
4,832 | | ||||||
Write-off of debt issue costs |
1,407 | | ||||||
Non-cash vacant property charges |
| 208 | ||||||
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) |
27,230 | (2,887 | ) | |||||
Share-based compensation expense (income) |
537 | (114 | ) | |||||
Excess tax deficiencies from share-based compensation arrangements |
| 218 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
||||||||
Receivables |
(26,137 | ) | (17,772 | ) | ||||
Inventories |
11,385 | (15,325 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable |
21,908 | 9,201 | ||||||
Changes in other working capital |
(4,608 | ) | 16,388 | |||||
Other |
(2,806 | ) | (5,991 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(21,261 | ) | (21,089 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||
Property, plant and equipment investments |
(166 | ) | (957 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from disposition of assets |
421 | 607 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
255 | (350 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||
Repurchase of common stock |
(792 | ) | | |||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised |
| 434 | ||||||
Excess tax deficiencies from share-based compensation arrangements |
| (218 | ) | |||||
Net (decrease) increase in revolving credit facility |
(60,000 | ) | 25,807 | |||||
Decrease in bank overdrafts |
(8,531 | ) | (3,393 | ) | ||||
Other |
6 | 6 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(69,317 | ) | 22,636 | |||||
(Decrease) increase in cash |
(90,323 | ) | 1,197 | |||||
Balance, beginning of period |
150,353 | 15,759 | ||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 60,030 | $ | 16,956 | ||||
See accompanying notes.
5
Table of Contents
BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
APRIL 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 consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements
and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates 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
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 $28.6 million and $25.5 million at
April 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 Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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 be ultimately 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 April 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 April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the lower of cost or
market reserve totaled $0.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively. 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 April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, our damaged, excess and obsolete
inventory reserves totaled $3.7 million and $4.0 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings
resulting from revisions to damaged, excess and obsolete estimates have been insignificant.
6
Table of Contents
Earnings per Common Share
Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
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 restricted stock using
the treasury stock method. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the first quarter of fiscal
2008, we excluded 2.7 million and 2.6 million unvested share-based awards, respectively, from the
diluted earnings per share calculation because they were antidilutive.
Common Stock Dividends
In the past we have paid dividends on our common stock at the quarterly rate of $0.125 per
share. However, on December 5, 2007, our Board of Directors suspended the payment of dividends on
our common stock for an indefinite period of time. Resumption of the payment of dividends will
depend on, among other things, business conditions in the housing industry, our results of
operations, cash requirements, financial condition, contractual restrictions, provisions of
applicable law and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant. Accordingly, we
may not be able to resume the payment of dividends at the same quarterly rate in the future, if at
all.
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.
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 Consolidated
Statement of Operations.
7
Table of Contents
Compensation expense arising from stock-based awards granted to employees and non-employee
directors is recognized as expense using the straight-line method over the vesting period. As of
April 4, 2009, there was $1.4 million, $4.6 million, $0.1 million and $0.5 million of total
unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock
units and performance shares, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for stock
options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance shares is expected to be
recognized over a period of 1.9 years, 2.0 years, 1.0 years and 1.7 years, respectively. As of
January 3, 2009, there was $1.7 million, $3.7 million, $0.1 million and $0.7 million of total
unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock
units and performance shares, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for stock
options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance shares is expected to be
recognized over a period of 2.1 years, 2.0 years, 1.0 years and 2.0 years, respectively. For the
first quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, our total stock-based
compensation expense was $0.6 million ($0.5 million non-cash) and $0.1 million ($(0.1) million
non-cash), respectively. We also recognized related income tax benefits of $0.2 million and $0.02
million, respectively. There were no options exercised during the first quarter of fiscal 2009. For
the first quarter of fiscal 2008, approximately 100,000 stock options were exercised.
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 quarter of fiscal 2008 (there were no options granted during the first quarter of
fiscal 2009):
Period from December 30, 2007 to March 29, 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). |
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 risk-free rates used for
the first quarter of fiscal 2008 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 tax incurred during fiscal 2008 and
the first quarter of fiscal 2009, as well as deferred income tax assets resulting from temporary
differences in prior tax years. SFAS 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. The establishment of this valuation
allowance during the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was primarily offset by the tax benefit realized
as a result of the first quarter of fiscal 2009 pre-tax loss incurred by us and resulted in an
income tax expense of $28.0 million for the quarter.
8
Table of Contents
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.
3. Restructuring Charges
During fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, we vacated leased office space. We accounted for these
transactions 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 were included in Selling, general, and administrative
expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other current liabilities and Other
non-current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009.
Additionally, during the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and the first
quarter of fiscal 2008, we recorded severance and outplacement costs totaling $1.1 million ($0.7
million, net of tax) and $2.0 million ($1.2 million, net of tax), respectively, based on the terms
of our existing severance plan. We accounted for these 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 charges were included in Selling,
general, and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and in Accrued
Compensation on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 4, 2009 and March 29, 2008.
The following table displays the restructuring activity and liability balances (in
thousands):
Exit | Severance | |||||||||||
Costs | Costs | Total | ||||||||||
Balance at January 3, 2009 |
$ | 14,133 | $ | 512 | $ | 14,645 | ||||||
Charges |
| 1,079 | 1,079 | |||||||||
Payments |
(821 | ) | (837 | ) | (1,658 | ) | ||||||
Accretion of liability |
257 | | 257 | |||||||||
Balance at April 4, 2009 |
$ | 13,569 | $ | 754 | $ | 14,323 | ||||||
4. Comprehensive Loss
The calculation of comprehensive loss is as follows:
Period from | Period from | |||||||
January 4, 2009 | December 30, 2007 | |||||||
to | to | |||||||
April 4, 2009 | March 29, 2008 | |||||||
Net loss |
$ | (60,653 | ) | $ | (10,591 | ) | ||
Other comprehensive loss: |
||||||||
Foreign currency translation, net of taxes |
(141 | ) | (548 | ) | ||||
Unrealized gain (loss) from cash flow hedge, net of taxes |
3,231 | (2,831 | ) | |||||
Comprehensive loss |
$ | (57,563 | ) | $ | (13,970 | ) | ||
9
Table of Contents
For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the income tax effects related to foreign currency
translation and our interest rate swap were $0.1 million and
$(2.1) million, respectively. For the
first quarter of fiscal 2008, the income tax effects related to foreign currency translation and
our interest rate swap were $0.4 million and $1.8 million, respectively.
5. Employee Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
Most of our hourly employees participate in noncontributory defined benefit pension plans.
These include a plan that is administered solely by us (the hourly pension plan) and
union-administered multiemployer plans. Our funding policy for the hourly pension plan is based on
actuarial calculations and the applicable requirements of federal law. 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:
Period from January 4, 2009 |
Period from December 30, 2007 |
|||||||
to April 4, 2009 |
to March 29, 2008 |
|||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
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 | ) | |||||
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost |
| 1 | ||||||
Net periodic pension cost |
$ | 625 | $ | 79 | ||||
6. Revolving Credit Facility
As of April 4 2009, we had outstanding borrowings of $96.0 million and excess availability of
$180 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
$81.0 million as long-term debt. The revolving credit facility contains customary negative
covenants and restrictions for asset based loans, with which we are in compliance. As of April 4,
2009 and January 3, 2009, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $12.9 million, 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.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we elected to permanently reduce our revolving loan
threshold limit from $800 million to $500 million effective March 30, 2009. The reduction in the
revolving loan threshold limit 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 $0.8 million per year by
lowering our unused line fees. 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.
7. 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.
10
Table of Contents
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
are reflected in current period earnings. For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we recognized
immaterial amounts of expense related to the ineffective portion of the hedge.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we reduced our borrowings under the revolving credit
facility by $60.0 million, which reduced outstanding debt below the interest rate swaps 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. Charges associated with the ineffective
interest rate swap recognized in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations were approximately $4.8
million ($2.9 million, net of tax) and are comprised of a $5.9 million ($3.6 million, net of tax)
charge on the date we reduced our borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility below
the interest rate swaps notional amount, $1.0 million ($0.6 million, net of tax) of amortization
of accumulated other comprehensive loss and $(2.1) million ($(1.3) million, net of tax) related to
fair value changes since the date of the reduction.
On May 1, 2009, we used cash on hand to reduce our borrowings under the revolving credit
facility by an additional $15.0 million. This repayment will result in a second quarter non-cash
charge of approximately $1.3 million recorded in interest expense at the payment date. The
remaining $6.2 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss will be amortized over the remaining
25 month term of the interest rate swap and recorded as interest expense. Approximately $3.4
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 our interest rate swap measured at fair value
in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of April 4, 2009 (in thousands, net of tax):
Balance at January 3, 2009 |
$ | 8,038 | ||
Increase in
fair value included in accumulated other comprehensive loss |
937 | |||
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap |
(4,168 | ) | ||
Balance at April 4, 2009 |
$ | 4,807 | ||
8. Mortgage
On June 9, 2006, certain special purpose entities that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of ours
entered into a $295 million mortgage loan. The mortgage has a term of ten years and is now secured
by 56 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 fiscal 2008, we sold certain real properties that ceased operations and were closed
during the second quarter of fiscal 2008. As a result of the sale of one of these properties during
the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, we reduced our mortgage loan by $6.1 million and incurred a
mortgage prepayment penalty of $1.9 million recorded in Interest expense on the Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
11
Table of Contents
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 |
$ | 1,712 | ||
2012 |
3,593 | |||
2013 |
3,885 | |||
2014 |
4,142 | |||
2015 |
4,417 | |||
Thereafter |
$ | 271,121 |
9. 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 April 4, 2009 and at January 3, 2009 due to the fact that the interest
rate swap was supported by cash collateral. The fair value of the interest rate swap was a
liability of $12.7 million and $13.2 million at April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively.
These balances were included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities on
the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
12
Table of Contents
The following table presents a reconciliation of the level 3 interest rate swap measured at
fair value on a recurring basis as of April 4, 2009:
Fair value at January 3, 2009 |
$ | (13,229 | ) | |
Unrealized gains included in earnings |
2,100 | |||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(1,533 | ) | ||
Fair value at April 4, 2009 |
$ | (12,662 | ) | |
The $2.1 million unrealized gain was included in Interest expense in the 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 April 4, 2009, the carrying value and fair value of
our mortgage was $289 million and $260 million, respectively.
10. 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. 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.
11. 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 April 4, 2009, approximately 29% 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.
12. Subsequent Events
On April 27, 2009, we entered into a Termination and Modification Agreement (Modification
Agreement) related to our Master Purchase, Supply and Distribution Agreement with
Georgia-Pacific. The Modification Agreement effectively terminates the existing Supply Agreement
with respect to the distribution of Georgia-Pacific plywood, oriented strand board and lumber by
us. We will continue to distribute a variety of Georgia-Pacific 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 Georgia-Pacific. As of January 3, 2009, our minimum purchases
requirement had totaled $31.9 million.
13
Table of Contents
As previously announced on June 6, 2008, Georgia-Pacific provided us with notice of its intent
to terminate the Supply Agreement, effective May 7, 2010. Georgia-Pacific 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 termination date of the Supply Agreement. We will receive four
quarterly cash payments of $4.7 million beginning on May 1, 2009. We expect to record a net gain
of approximately $17.3 million related to this transaction in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as
a reduction to operating expense. The early termination of the Supply Agreement also provides us
the opportunity to pursue strategic relationships with other suppliers and customers which were
previously prohibited by the terms of the Supply Agreement.
13. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
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
is not expected to have a material impact on our 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 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). 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 FSP 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 not have an
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information about our share-based
payment awards, refer to Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2008
Form 10-K.
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (SFAS 162). SFAS 162 identifies the
sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the
preparation of financial statements that are presented in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States. This Statement is effective 60 days following the SECs
approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The
Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not
expect SFAS 162 to have a material impact on our 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 Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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 Consolidated Financial Statements.
14
Table of Contents
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.
14. Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
The condensed consolidating financial information as of April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009 and
for the first quarters of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008 is provided due to restrictions in our
revolving credit facility that limit distributions by BlueLinx Corporation, our operating company
and our wholly-owned 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. The warehouse properties collateralize a mortgage loan and
are not available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of either us or BlueLinx Corporation.
The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period
from January 4, 2009 to April 4, 2009 follows (in thousands):
BlueLinx | BlueLinx | |||||||||||||||||||
Holdings | Corporation and | LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Inc. | Subsidiaries | Subsidiaries | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | | $ | 407,111 | $ | 7,522 | $ | (7,522 | ) | $ | 407,111 | |||||||||
Cost of sales |
| 362,835 | | | 362,835 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit |
| 44,276 | 7,522 | (7,522 | ) | 44,276 | ||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
1,614 | 63,526 | 47 | (7,522 | ) | 57,665 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 4,009 | 1,021 | | 5,030 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
1,614 | 67,535 | 1,068 | (7,522 | ) | 62,695 | ||||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income |
(1,614 | ) | (23,259 | ) | 6,454 | | (18,419 | ) | ||||||||||||
Non-operating expenses: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
| 3,443 | 4,674 | | 8,117 | |||||||||||||||
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap |
| 4,832 | | | 4,832 | |||||||||||||||
Write-off of debt issue costs |
| 1,407 | | | 1,407 | |||||||||||||||
Other income, net |
| (138 | ) | (19 | ) | | (157 | ) | ||||||||||||
(Loss) income before (benefit from) provision for income
taxes |
(1,614 | ) | (32,803 | ) | 1,799 | | (32,618 | ) | ||||||||||||
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes |
(941 | ) | 28,274 | 702 | | 28,035 | ||||||||||||||
Equity in loss of subsidiaries |
(59,980 | ) | | | 59,980 | | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (60,653 | ) | $ | (61,077 | ) | $ | 1,097 | $ | 59,980 | $ | (60,653 | ) | |||||||
15
Table of Contents
The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period
from December 30, 2007 to March 29, 2008 follows (in thousands):
BlueLinx | BlueLinx | |||||||||||||||||||
Holdings | Corporation and | LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Inc. | Subsidiaries | Subsidiaries | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | | $ | 716,760 | $ | 7,617 | $ | (7,617 | ) | $ | 716,760 | |||||||||
Cost of sales |
| 638,957 | | | 638,957 | |||||||||||||||
Gross profit |
| 77,803 | 7,617 | (7,617 | ) | 77,803 | ||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
314 | 87,818 | 120 | (7,617 | ) | 80,635 | ||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 3,898 | 1,070 | | 4,968 | |||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
314 | 91,716 | 1,190 | (7,617 | ) | 85,603 | ||||||||||||||
Operating (loss) income |
(314 | ) | (13,913 | ) | 6,427 | | (7,800 | ) | ||||||||||||
Non-operating expenses: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense |
| 4,462 | 4,892 | | 9,354 | |||||||||||||||
Other income, net |
| 143 | (13 | ) | | 130 | ||||||||||||||
(Loss) income before (benefit from)
provision for income taxes |
(314 | ) | (18,518 | ) | 1,548 | | (17,284 | ) | ||||||||||||
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes |
(122 | ) | (7,174 | ) | 603 | | (6,693 | ) | ||||||||||||
Equity in loss of subsidiaries |
(10,399 | ) | | | 10,399 | | ||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (10,591 | ) | $ | (11,344 | ) | $ | 945 | $ | 10,399 | $ | (10,591 | ) | |||||||
The condensed consolidating balance sheet for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. as of April 4, 2009 follows
(in thousands):
BlueLinx | BlueLinx | |||||||||||||||||||
Holdings | Corporation and | LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Inc. | Subsidiaries | Subsidiaries | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and
cash equivalents |
$ | 99 | $ | 59,754 | $ | 177 | $ | | $ | 60,030 | ||||||||||
Receivables |
| 156,790 | | | 156,790 | |||||||||||||||
Inventories |
| 178,097 | | | 178,097 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income tax assets |
602 | 275 | | (299 | ) | 578 | ||||||||||||||
Other current assets |
539 | 31,668 | 3,302 | | 35,509 | |||||||||||||||
Intercompany receivable |
63,840 | 7,920 | | (71,760 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Total current assets |
65,080 | 434,504 | 3,479 | (72,059 | ) | 431,004 | ||||||||||||||
Property and equipment: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Land and land improvements |
| 3,103 | 50,335 | | 53,438 | |||||||||||||||
Buildings |
| 7,741 | 88,651 | | 96,392 | |||||||||||||||
Machinery and equipment |
| 70,264 | | | 70,264 | |||||||||||||||
Construction in progress |
| 1,660 | | | 1,660 | |||||||||||||||
Property and equipment, at cost |
| 82,768 | 138,986 | | 221,754 | |||||||||||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
| (53,298 | ) | (20,207 | ) | | (73,505 | ) | ||||||||||||
Property and equipment, net |
| 29,470 | 118,779 | | 148,249 | |||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries |
(11,617 | ) | | | 11,617 | | ||||||||||||||
Other non-current assets |
| 19,354 | 23,003 | | 42,357 | |||||||||||||||
Total assets |
$ | 53,463 | $ | 483,328 | $ | 145,261 | $ | (60,442 | ) | $ | 621,610 | |||||||||
Liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable |
$ | 138 | $ | 100,137 | $ | | $ | | 100,275 | |||||||||||
Bank overdrafts |
| 16,184 | | | 16,184 | |||||||||||||||
Accrued compensation |
6 | 4,025 | | | 4,031 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income tax liabilities |
299 | | | (299 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Current maturities of long-term debt |
| 15,000 | | | 15,000 | |||||||||||||||
Other current liabilities |
| 22,123 | 3,494 | | 25,617 | |||||||||||||||
Intercompany payable |
7,920 | 62,899 | 941 | (71,760 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Total current liabilities |
8,363 | 220,368 | 4,435 | (72,059 | ) | 161,107 | ||||||||||||||
Non-current liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt |
| 81,000 | 288,870 | | 369,870 | |||||||||||||||
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities |
| 149 | 429 | | 578 | |||||||||||||||
Other non-current liabilities |
| 38,655 | 6,300 | | 44,955 | |||||||||||||||
Total liabilities |
8,363 | 340,172 | 300,034 | (72,059 | ) | 576,510 | ||||||||||||||
Shareholders Equity/Parents Investment |
45,100 | 143,156 | (154,773 | ) | 11,617 | 45,100 | ||||||||||||||
Total liabilities and equity |
$ | 53,463 | $ | 483,328 | $ | 145,261 | $ | (60,442 | ) | $ | 621,610 | |||||||||
16
Table of Contents
The condensed consolidating balance sheet for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. as of January 3, 2009
follows (in thousands):
BlueLinx | BlueLinx | |||||||||||||||||||
Holdings | Corporation and | LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Inc. | Subsidiaries | Subsidiaries | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Current assets: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Cash and
cash equivalents |
$ | 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 | $ | (112,320 | ) | $ | 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/Parents 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 | |||||||||
17
Table of Contents
The condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period
from January 4, 2009 to April 4, 2009 follows (in thousands):
BlueLinx | BlueLinx | |||||||||||||||||||
Holdings | Corporation and | LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Inc. | Subsidiaries | Subsidiaries | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income |
$ | (60,653 | ) | $ | (61,077 | ) | $ | 1,097 | $ | 59,980 | $ | (60,653 | ) | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash (used
in) provided by operating activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 4,009 | 1,021 | | 5,030 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt issue costs |
| 451 | 163 | | 614 | |||||||||||||||
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap |
| 4,832 | | | 4,832 | |||||||||||||||
Write-off of debt issue costs |
| 1,407 | | | 1,407 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income provision (benefit) |
(13 | ) | 27,391 | (148 | ) | | 27,230 | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense |
445 | 92 | | | 537 | |||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries |
59,980 | | | (59,980 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables |
| (26,137 | ) | | | (26,137 | ) | |||||||||||||
Inventories |
| 11,385 | | | 11,385 | |||||||||||||||
Accounts payable |
21 | 21,887 | | | 21,908 | |||||||||||||||
Changes in other working capital |
(849 | ) | (3,641 | ) | (118 | ) | | (4,608 | ) | |||||||||||
Intercompany receivable |
(23,694 | ) | (1,879 | ) | | 25,573 | | |||||||||||||
Intercompany payable |
1,879 | 23,975 | (281 | ) | (25,573 | ) | | |||||||||||||
Other |
| 72 | (2,878 | ) | | (2,806 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
(22,884 | ) | 2,767 | (1,144 | ) | | (21,261 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries |
23,737 | | | (23,737 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment investments |
| (166 | ) | | | (166 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposition of assets |
| 421 | | | 421 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
23,737 | 255 | | (23,737 | ) | 255 | ||||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net transactions with Parent |
| (24,996 | ) | 1,259 | 23,737 | | ||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common stock |
(792 | ) | | | | (792 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net decrease in revolving credit facility |
| (60,000 | ) | | | (60,000 | ) | |||||||||||||
Decrease in bank overdrafts |
| (8,531 | ) | | | (8,531 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other |
6 | | | | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
(786 | ) | (93,527 | ) | 1,259 | 23,737 | (69,317 | ) | ||||||||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash |
67 | (90,505 | ) | 115 | | (90,323 | ) | |||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
32 | 150,259 | 62 | | 150,353 | |||||||||||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 99 | $ | 59,754 | $ | 177 | $ | | $ | 60,030 | ||||||||||
18
Table of Contents
The condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period
from December 30, 2007 to March 29, 2008 follows (in thousands):
BlueLinx | BlueLinx | |||||||||||||||||||
Holdings | Corporation and | LLC | ||||||||||||||||||
Inc. | Subsidiaries | Subsidiaries | Eliminations | Consolidated | ||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | (10,591 | ) | $ | (11,344 | ) | $ | 945 | $ | 10,399 | $ | (10,591 | ) | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash
provided by (used in) operating activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
| 3,898 | 1,070 | | 4,968 | |||||||||||||||
Amortization of debt issue costs |
| 452 | 156 | | 608 | |||||||||||||||
Non-cash vacant property charges |
| 208 | | | 208 | |||||||||||||||
Deferred income benefit |
(25 | ) | (2,651 | ) | (211 | ) | | (2,887 | ) | |||||||||||
Share-based compensation credit |
| (114 | ) | | | (114 | ) | |||||||||||||
Excess tax deficiencies from share-based compensation arrangements |
| 218 | | | 218 | |||||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries |
10,399 | | | (10,399 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables |
| (17,772 | ) | | | (17,772 | ) | |||||||||||||
Inventories |
| (15,325 | ) | | | (15,325 | ) | |||||||||||||
Accounts payable |
2 | 9,199 | | | 9,201 | |||||||||||||||
Changes in other working capital |
134 | 15,744 | 571 | (61 | ) | 16,388 | ||||||||||||||
Intercompany receivable |
(1,486 | ) | 611 | | 875 | | ||||||||||||||
Intercompany payable |
(611 | ) | 1,774 | (349 | ) | (814 | ) | | ||||||||||||
Other |
| (5,991 | ) | | | (5,991 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
(2,178 | ) | (21,093 | ) | 2,182 | | (21,089 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiaries |
1,957 | | | (1,957 | ) | | ||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment investments |
| (957 | ) | | | (957 | ) | |||||||||||||
Proceeds from disposition of assets |
| 607 | | | 607 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
1,957 | (350 | ) | | (1,957 | ) | (350 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
||||||||||||||||||||
Net transactions with Parent |
| 220 | (2,177 | ) | 1,957 | | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from stock options exercised |
434 | | | | 434 | |||||||||||||||
Excess tax deficiencies from share-based compensation arrangements |
(218 | ) | | | | (218 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net increase in revolving credit facility |
| 25,807 | | | 25,807 | |||||||||||||||
Decrease in bank overdrafts |
| (3,393 | ) | | | (3,393 | ) | |||||||||||||
Other |
6 | | | | 6 | |||||||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
222 | 22,634 | (2,177 | ) | 1,957 | 22,636 | ||||||||||||||
Increase in cash |
1 | 1,191 | 5 | | 1,197 | |||||||||||||||
Balance, beginning of period |
3 | 15,699 | 57 | | 15,759 | |||||||||||||||
Balance, end of period |
$ | 4 | $ | 16,890 | $ | 62 | $ | | $ | 16,956 | ||||||||||
19
Table of Contents
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The information contained in this Managements 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 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. |
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.
20
Table of Contents
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 44% of our first 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 56% of our first 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 several
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 have increased the inventory of homes for sale and also
have caused lenders to tighten mortgage qualification criteria which further reduces 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 Georgia-Pacific
On April 27, 2009, we entered into a Termination and Modification Agreement (Modification
Agreement) related to our Master Purchase, Supply and Distribution Agreement with
Georgia-Pacific. The Modification Agreement effectively terminates the existing Supply Agreement
with respect to the distribution of Georgia-Pacific plywood, oriented strand board and lumber by
us. Exhibit B of the Supply Agreement, which covers decorative paneling products, is excluded from
the termination and shall remain in force until May 7, 2010. We will continue to distribute a
variety of Georgia-Pacific building products, including Engineered Lumber, which is covered under a
three-year purchase agreement dated February 12, 2009.
As previously announced on June 6, 2008, Georgia-Pacific provided us with notice of its intent
to terminate the Supply Agreement, effective May 7, 2010. Georgia-Pacific 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 termination date of the Supply Agreement. We will receive four
quarterly cash payments of $4.7 million beginning on May 1, 2009. We expect to record a net gain
of approximately $17.3 million related to this transaction in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 as
a reduction to operating expense. The early termination of the Supply Agreement also provides us
the opportunity to pursue strategic relationships with other suppliers and customers which were
previously prohibited by the terms of the Supply Agreement.
21
Table of Contents
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 first quarter of fiscal 2009, the first quarter of
fiscal 2008, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007.
Fiscal | Fiscal | Fiscal | Fiscal | |||||||||||||
Q1 2009 | Q1 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Sales by Category |
||||||||||||||||
Structural Products |
$ | 182 | $ | 373 | $ | 1,422 | $ | 2,098 | ||||||||
Specialty Products |
234 | 354 | 1,412 | 1,802 | ||||||||||||
Other(1) |
(9 | ) | (10 | ) | (54 | ) | (66 | ) | ||||||||
Total Sales |
$ | 407 | $ | 717 | $ | 2,780 | $ | 3,834 | ||||||||
Sales Variances |
||||||||||||||||
Unit Volume $ Change |
$ | (302 | ) | $ | (246 | ) | $ | (1,161 | ) | $ | (896 | ) | ||||
Price/Other(1) |
(8 | ) | 6 | 107 | (169 | ) | ||||||||||
Total $ Change |
$ | (310 | ) | $ | (240 | ) | $ | (1,054 | ) | $ | (1,065 | ) | ||||
Unit Volume % Change |
(41.6 | )% | (25.2 | )% | (29.7 | )% | (18.0 | )% | ||||||||
Price/Other(1) |
(1.6 | )% | 0.1 | % | 2.2 | % | (3.7 | )% | ||||||||
Total % Change |
(43.2 | )% | (25.1 | )% | (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 first
quarter of fiscal 2009, the first quarter of fiscal 2008, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007.
Fiscal | Fiscal | Fiscal | Fiscal | |||||||||||||
Q1 2009 | Q1 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Gross Margin $s by Category |
||||||||||||||||
Structural Products |
$ | 17 | $ | 32 | $ | 134 | $ | 173 | ||||||||
Specialty Products |
31 | 50 | 200 | 238 | ||||||||||||
Other(1) |
(4 | ) | (4 | ) | (19 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||||
Total Gross Margin $s |
$ | 44 | $ | 78 | $ | 315 | $ | 392 | ||||||||
Gross Margin %s by Category |
||||||||||||||||
Structural Products |
9.3 | % | 8.6 | % | 9.4 | % | 8.2 | % | ||||||||
Specialty Products |
13.2 | % | 14.2 | % | 14.2 | % | 13.2 | % | ||||||||
Total Gross Margin %s |
10.9 | % | 10.9 | % | 11.3 | % | 10.2 | % | ||||||||
Unit Volume Change by Product |
||||||||||||||||
Structural Products |
(46.4 | )% | (27.8 | )% | (34.6 | )% | (19.2 | )% | ||||||||
Specialty Products |
(36.7 | )% | (22.3 | )% | (24.0 | )% | (16.4 | )% | ||||||||
Total Unit Volume Change %s |
(41.6 | )% | (25.2 | )% | (29.7 | )% | (18.0 | )% |
(1) | Other includes unallocated allowances and discounts. |
22
Table of Contents
The following table sets forth changes in net sales and gross margin by channel and percentage
changes in gross margin by channel, in each case for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, the first
quarter of fiscal 2008, fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007.
Fiscal | Fiscal | Fiscal | Fiscal | |||||||||||||
Q1 2009 | Q1 2008 | 2008 | 2007 | |||||||||||||
(Dollars in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Sales by Channel |
||||||||||||||||
Warehouse/Reload |
$ | 295 | $ | 512 | $ | 2,044 | $ | 2,763 | ||||||||
Direct |
121 | 215 | 790 | 1,137 | ||||||||||||
Other(1) |
(9 | ) | (10 | ) | (54 | ) | (66 | ) | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 407 | $ | 717 | $ | 2,780 | $ | 3,834 | ||||||||
Gross Margin by Channel |
||||||||||||||||
Warehouse/Reload |
$ | 40 | $ | 69 | $ | 284 | $ | 344 | ||||||||
Direct |
8 | 13 | 50 | 67 | ||||||||||||
Other(1) |
(4 | ) | (4 | ) | (19 | ) | (19 | ) | ||||||||
Total |
$ | 44 | $ | 78 | $ | 315 | $ | 392 | ||||||||
Gross Margin % by Channel |
||||||||||||||||
Warehouse/Reload |
13.6 | % | 13.5 | % | 13.9 | % | 12.5 | % | ||||||||
Direct |
6.6 | % | 6.0 | % | 6.3 | % | 5.9 | % | ||||||||
Total |
10.9 | % | 10.9 | % | 11.3 | % | 10.2 | % |
(1) | Other includes unallocated allowances and discounts. |
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
First Quarter of Fiscal 2009 Compared to First Quarter of Fiscal 2008
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2009
and first quarter of fiscal 2008.
Period from | Period from | |||||||||||||||
January 4, 2009 | % of | December 30, 2007 | % of | |||||||||||||
to | Net | to | Net | |||||||||||||
April 4, 2009 | Sales | March 29, 2008 | Sales | |||||||||||||
(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales |
$ | 407,111 | 100.0 | % | $ | 716,760 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Gross profit |
44,276 | 10.9 | % | 77,803 | 10.9 | % | ||||||||||
Selling, general & administrative |
57,665 | 14.2 | % | 80,635 | 11.2 | % | ||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization |
5,030 | 1.2 | % | 4,968 | 0.7 | % | ||||||||||
Operating loss |
(18,419 | ) | (4.5 | )% | (7,800 | ) | (1.1 | )% | ||||||||
Interest expense, net |
8,117 | 2.0 | % | 9,354 | 1.3 | % | ||||||||||
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap |
4,832 | 1.2 | % | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||
Write-off of debt issue costs |
1,407 | 0.3 | % | | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||
Other (income) expense, net |
(157 | ) | 0.0 | % | 130 | 0.0 | % | |||||||||
Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
(32,618 | ) | (8.0 | )% | (17,284 | ) | (2.4 | )% | ||||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
28,035 | 6.9 | % | (6,693 | ) | (0.9 | )% | |||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (60,653 | ) | (14.9 | )% | $ | (10,591 | ) | (1.5 | )% | ||||||
23
Table of Contents
Net Sales. For the first quarter of fiscal 2009, net sales decreased by 43.2%, or $310
million, to $407 million. Sales during the quarter were negatively impacted by a 51% 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 $120
million or 33.9% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2008, primarily due to a 36.7% decrease in
unit volume slightly offset by an increase in price of 2.8%. Structural sales, including plywood,
OSB, lumber and metal rebar, decreased by $191 million, or 51.2% from a year ago, primarily as a
result of a 46.4% decrease in unit volume and a decrease in price of 4.8%.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $44.3 million, or 10.9% of
sales, compared to $77.8 million, or 10.9% of sales, in the prior year period. The decrease in
gross profit dollars compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was driven primarily by a
decrease in specialty and structural product volumes due to the continued decline in the housing
market. The current quarter gross margin percentage of 10.9% is line with the year ago quarter
gross margin percentage primarily due to our continued focus on maintaining gross margins through
our ongoing management of product pricing and a slight shift in channel mix.
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses
for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 were $57.7 million, or 14.2% of net sales, compared to $80.6
million, or 11.2% of net sales, during the first quarter of fiscal 2008. The decline in operating
expenses is due to our continuing efforts to reduce ongoing operating expenses resulting in reduced
payroll, commissions, and other operating expenses. Operating expenses for the first quarter of
fiscal 2009 and the first quarter of fiscal 2008 include severance-related charges of $1.1 million
and $2.0 million, respectively.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $5.0 million for
the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
Operating Loss. Operating loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $18.4 million, or 4.5%
of sales, compared to an operating loss of $7.8 million, or 1.1% of sales, in the first quarter of
fiscal 2008, reflecting a decrease in gross profit that was partially offset by a $22.9 million
decrease in operating expenses.
Interest Expense, net. Interest expense totaled $8.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal
2009, down $1.2 million from the prior year period due to lower interest rates and lower debt
levels. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility and mortgage was $2.9 million
and $4.6 million, respectively, during this period. Interest expense totaled $9.4 million for the
first quarter of fiscal 2008. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility and
mortgage was $4.1 million and $4.7 million, respectively, during the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and the first 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 recognized during the first quarter of
fiscal 2009 were approximately $4.8 million ($2.9 million, net
of tax) and are comprised of a $5.9 million ($3.6 million, net of tax) charge on the date we
reduced our borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility below the interest rate
swaps notional amount, $1.0 million ($0.6 million, net of tax) of amortization of accumulated
other comprehensive loss and $(2.1) million ($(1.3) million, net of tax) related to fair value
changes since the date of the reduction.
Write-off debt issue costs. During the first quarter 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.
24
Table of Contents
Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes. The effective tax rate was (85.9)% and 38.7% for the
first quarter of fiscal 2009 and the first quarter of fiscal 2008, respectively. The decrease in
the effective rate is primarily due to recognizing a full valuation allowance 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 of $40.2 million 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, but based on generally accepted
accounting principles, we were required to record a valuation allowance for these assets during the
first quarter of fiscal 2009.
Net Loss. Net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was $60.7 million compared to net loss
of $10.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008.
On a per-share basis, basic and diluted loss applicable to common stockholders for the first
quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 were $1.95 and $0.34, respectively.
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 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 weakened demand environment in the
housing market.
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, dividends 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 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 companys 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.
April 4, 2009 | January 3, 2009 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Working capital |
$ | 269,897 | $ | 320,527 |
25
Table of Contents
Period from | Period from | |||||||
January 4, 2009 | December 30, 2007 | |||||||
to | to | |||||||
April 4, 2009 | March 29, 2008 | |||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Cash flows used in operating activities |
$ | (21,261 | ) | $ | (21,089 | ) | ||
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities |
255 | (350 | ) | |||||
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities |
$ | (69,317 | ) | $ | 22,636 |
Working Capital
Working capital decreased by $50.6 million to $270 million at April 4, 2009 primarily as a
result of the net loss recorded for the period as well as decreases in inventories and increases in
accounts payable partially offset by decreases in current maturities of long-term debt, increases
in accounts receivable, and decreases in cash. The $60.0 million of cash on our balance sheet at
April 4, 2009 primarily reflects cash generated due to reductions in working capital during fiscal
2008 and customer remittances received in our lock boxes on Friday and Saturday that are not
available until Monday, which is part of the following fiscal period.
Operating Activities
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, cash flows used in operating activities totaled $21.3
million. The primary driver of cash flow used in operations was a net loss, as adjusted for
non-cash charges, of $21.0 million.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2008, cash flows used in operating activities totaled $21.1
million. The primary driver of cash flow used in operations was a net loss, as adjusted for
non-cash charges, of $8.0 million and increases in working capital of $7.3 million. In addition,
our cash collateral related to our interest rate swap increased by $4.0 million.
Investing Activities
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, cash flows provided by (used in)
investing activities totaled $0.3 million and $(0.4) million, respectively.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, our expenditures for property and
equipment were $0.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively. Our capital expenditures for fiscal
2009 are anticipated to be paid from current cash.
Proceeds from the disposition of property totaled $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the first
quarter of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008, respectively.
Financing Activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities was $(69.3) million and $22.6 million
during the first quarter of fiscal 2009 and the first quarter of fiscal 2008, respectively. The
net cash used in financing activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 primarily reflected the
decrease in our revolving credit facility of $60.0 million and a decrease in bank overdrafts of
$8.5 million. The net cash provided by financing activities for the first quarter of fiscal 2008
primarily reflected a $25.8 million increase in our revolving credit facility offset by a decrease
in bank overdrafts of $3.4 million. We paid no dividends to our common stockholders in the first
quarters of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008.
Debt and Credit Sources
As of April 4, 2009, advances outstanding under our revolving credit facility were
approximately $96.0 million. Borrowing availability was approximately $180 million and outstanding
letters of credit on this facility were approximately $12.9 million. As of April 4, 2009, the
interest rate on outstanding balances under the revolving credit facility was 2.8%.
26
Table of Contents
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we elected to permanently reduce our revolving loan
threshold limit from $800 million to $500 million effective March 30, 2009. The reduction in the
revolving loan threshold limit 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 $0.8 million per year by
lowering our unused line fees. As a result of this action, we recorded expense of $1.4 million for
the write-off ($0.9 million, net of tax) 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.
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 April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability
of $12.7 million and $13.2 million, respectively. These balances were included in Other current
liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the 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
are reflected in current period earnings. For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, we recognized
immaterial amounts of expense related to the ineffective portion of the hedge.
During the first quarter of fiscal 2009, we reduced our borrowings under the revolving credit
facility by $60.0 million, which reduced outstanding debt below the interest rate swaps 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. Charges associated with the ineffective
interest rate swap recognized in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations were approximately $4.8
million ($2.9 million, net of tax) and are comprised of a $5.9 million ($3.6 million, net of tax)
charge on the date we reduced our borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility below
the interest rate swaps notional amount, $1.0 million ($0.6 million, net of tax) of amortization
of accumulated other comprehensive loss and $(2.1) million ($(1.3) million, net of tax) related to
fair value changes since the date of the reduction.
On May 1, 2009, we used cash on hand to reduce our borrowings under the revolving credit
facility by an additional $15.0 million. This repayment will result in a second quarter non-cash
charge of approximately $1.3 million recorded in interest expense at the payment date. The
remaining $6.2 million of accumulated other comprehensive loss will be amortized over the remaining
25 month term of the interest rate swap and recorded as interest expense. Approximately $3.4
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 our interest rate swap measured at fair value
in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of April 4, 2009 (in thousands, net of tax):
Balance at January 3, 2009 |
$ | 8,038 | ||
Increase in
fair value included in accumulated other comprehensive loss |
937 | |||
Charges associated with ineffective interest rate swap |
(4,168 | ) | ||
Balance at April 4, 2009 |
$ | 4,807 | ||
On June 9, 2006, certain special purpose entities that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of ours
entered into a $295 million mortgage loan. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, we reduced the
principal amount of the mortgage loan by $6.1 million. The mortgage has a term of ten years and is
now secured by 56 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.
27
Table of Contents
Contractual Obligations
On April 27, 2009, we executed an agreement with Georgia-Pacific 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 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 managements 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 managements 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 customers
delivery site.
All product sales are recorded at gross in accordance with the guidance outlined by Emerging
Issues Task Force 99-19, 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 this are as follows:
| We are the primary obligor responsible for fulfillment; |
||
| We hold title to all reload inventory and are responsible for all product returns; |
||
| We control the selling price for all channels; |
||
| We select the supplier; and |
||
| We bear all credit risk. |
We also provide delivery and product management services for which the associated revenues are
recognized upon completion of services. These revenues represent less than 1% of our net sales.
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 estimated obligations and our historical experience.
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 be ultimately 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 April 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.
28
Table of Contents
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 April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the lower of cost or
market reserve totaled $0.6 million and $3.4 million, respectively.
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, or discontinued items. At April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, our
damaged, excess and obsolete inventory reserves totaled $3.7 million and $4.0 million,
respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to damaged, excess and obsolete
estimates have been insignificant.
Stock-Based Compensation
Under 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
Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Compensation expense arising from stock-based awards granted to employees and non-employee
directors is recognized as expense using the straight-line method over the vesting period. As of
April 4, 2009, there was $1.4 million, $4.6 million, $0.1 million and $0.5 million of total
unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock
units and performance shares, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for stock
options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance shares is expected to be
recognized over a period of 1.9 years, 2.0 years, 1.0 years and 1.7 years, respectively. As of
January 3, 2009, there was $1.7 million, $3.7 million, $0.1 million and $0.7 million of total
unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock
units and performance shares, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for stock
options, restricted stock, restricted stock units and performance shares is expected to be
recognized over a period of 2.1 years, 2.0 years, 1.0 years and 2.0 years, respectively. For the
first quarter of fiscal 2009 and for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, our total stock-based
compensation expense was $0.6 million and $0.1 million, respectively. We also recognized related
income tax benefits of $0.2 million, $0.02 million, respectively.
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 April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the vendor rebate receivable
totaled $4.4 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 April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the customer rebate payable totaled $3.6
million and $7.3 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to rebate
estimates have been insignificant.
29
Table of Contents
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 April 4, 2009 and at January 3, 2009 due to the fact that the interest
rate swap was supported by cash collateral. The fair value of the interest rate swap was a
liability of $12.7 million and $13.2 million at April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, respectively.
These balances were included in Other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities on
our 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.
Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and
assumptions, including determining which cash flows are directly related to the potentially
impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the assets
residual value, if any. In turn, measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of fair
value, which is based on the best information available. We use internal cash flow estimates,
quoted market prices when available and independent appraisals as appropriate to determine fair
value. We derive the required cash flow estimates from our historical experience and our internal
business plans and apply an appropriate discount rate. Our fair value estimate for fixed assets and
intangible long-lived assets 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. If
these projected cash flows are less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized
based on the fair value of the asset less any costs of disposition. Our judgment regarding the
existence of impairment indicators is based on market and operational performance.
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 tax incurred during fiscal 2008 and
the first quarter of fiscal 2009, as well as deferred income tax assets resulting from temporary
differences in prior tax years. SFAS 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. The establishment of this valuation
allowance during the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was offset by the tax benefit
realized as a result of the first quarter of fiscal 2009 pre-tax loss incurred by us and
resulted in an income tax expense of $28.0 million for the quarter.
30
Table of Contents
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
transactions 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 April 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. 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 April 4, 2009 and January 3, 2009, the self-insurance reserves totaled $8.8 million and
$8.9 million, respectively.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
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
is not expected to have a material impact on our 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.
31
Table of Contents
In June 2008, the FASB issued 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). 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 FSP 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 not have an
impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements. For additional information about our share-based
payment awards, refer to Note 5 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2008
Form 10-K.
In May 2008, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (SFAS 162). SFAS 162 identifies the
sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the
preparation of financial statements that are presented in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States. This Statement is effective 60 days following the SECs
approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The
Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. We do not
expect SFAS 162 to have a material impact on our 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 Consolidated Financial
Statements.
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 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
April 4, 2009. Additionally, to the extent changes in interest rates impact the housing market,
demand for our products would be impacted by such changes.
32
Table of Contents
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management performed an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this 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 SECs 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 quarter ended April 4, 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.
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 filed with the SEC, except as noted
below.
Georgia-Pacific is our largest supplier, accounting for approximately 21% and approximately
25% of our purchases during fiscal 2008 and fiscal 2007, respectively. On May 7, 2004, we entered
into a multi-year Supply Agreement with Georgia-Pacific. The Supply Agreement had a five-year
initial term expiring on May 7, 2009. On June 6, 2008, Georgia-Pacific notified us of its intent
to terminate this Supply Agreement, effective May 7, 2010. On April 27, 2009, we entered into a
Termination and Modification Agreement (Modification Agreement) related to our Master Purchase,
Supply and Distribution Agreement with Georgia-Pacific. The Modification Agreement effectively
terminates the existing Supply Agreement with respect to the distribution of Georgia-Pacific
plywood, oriented strand board and lumber by us. Exhibit B of the Supply Agreement, which covers
decorative paneling products, is excluded from the termination and shall remain in force until May
7, 2010. We will continue to distribute a variety of Georgia-Pacific building products, including
Engineered Lumber, which is covered under a three-year purchase agreement dated February 12, 2009.
If Georgia-Pacific and BlueLinx are unable to agree on supply arrangements for products other than
engineered lumber or Georgia-Pacific otherwise discontinues sales of product to us, we could
experience a product shortage unless and until we obtain a replacement supplier or suppliers. We
may not be able to obtain replacement products on favorable economic terms. An inability to
replace products on favorable economic terms could adversely impact our net sales and our costs,
which in turn could impact our gross profit, net income and cash flows.
33
Table of Contents
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 first 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 | ||||||||||||
January 4
February 3 |
92,000 | $ | 2.50 | 92,000 | $ | 9,770,000 | ||||||||||
February 4 March 3 |
138,262 | $ | 2.17 | 230,262 | $ | 9,469,971 | ||||||||||
March 4 April 4 |
132,756 | $ | 1.97 | 363,018 | $ | 9,208,442 | ||||||||||
Total |
363,018 | $ | 2.18 | 363,018 | $ | 9,208,442 |
34
Table of Contents
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit | ||||
Number | Description | |||
10.1 | Settlement Agreement and General Release between Duane Goodwin and BlueLinx Corporation dated March 27, 2009 |
|||
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. |
35
Table of Contents
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly
caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (Registrant) |
||||
Date: May 12, 2009 | /s/ H. Douglas Goforth | |||
H. Douglas Goforth Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) |
36
Table of Contents
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit | ||||
Number | Description | |||
10.1 | Settlement Agreement and General Release between Duane Goodwin and BlueLinx Corporation dated March 27, 2009. |
|||
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. |
37