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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2009
or
¨ | 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: 1-4825
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
Washington | 91-0470860 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | |
33663 Weyerhaeuser Way South Federal Way, Washington | 98063-9777 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(253) 924-2345
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. x Yes ¨ No
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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). x Yes ¨ No
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 “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer x Accelerated filer ¨ Non-accelerated filer ¨ Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). ¨ Yes x No
As of July 31, 2009, 211,356,803 shares of the registrant’s common stock ($1.25 par value) were outstanding.
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PART I | FINANCIAL INFORMATION | 1 | ||||
ITEM 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: | |||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS | 1 | |||||
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET | 2 | |||||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS | 4 | |||||
INDEX FOR NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 5 | |||||
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS | 6 | |||||
ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”) | 20 | ||||
ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK | 36 | ||||
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES | 37 | ||||
PART II | OTHER INFORMATION | |||||
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 37 | ||||
ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS | 37 | ||||
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS | 37 | ||||
ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES | NA | ||||
ITEM 4. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS | 38 | ||||
ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION | NA | ||||
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS | 38 |
The financial information included in this report has been prepared in conformity with accounting practices and methods reflected in the financial statements included in the annual report (Form 10-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2008. Though not audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, the financial information reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of results for the interim periods indicated. The results of operations for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
Signature
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY | ||
Date: August 7, 2009 | ||
By: | /s/ Jeanne M. Hillman | |
Jeanne M. Hillman | ||
Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer |
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES)
(UNAUDITED)
FOR THE QUARTERS AND YEAR-TO-DATE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND JUNE 29, 2008
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||||||
JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | |||||||||||||
Net sales and revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
Forest Products | $ | 1,192 | $ | 1,820 | $ | 2,295 | $ | 3,491 | ||||||||
Real Estate | 199 | 354 | 371 | 725 | ||||||||||||
Total net sales and revenues | 1,391 | 2,174 | 2,666 | 4,216 | ||||||||||||
Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Forest Products: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs of products sold | 1,050 | 1,518 | 2,028 | 2,917 | ||||||||||||
Alternative fuel mixture credits | (107 | ) | — | (107 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 125 | 146 | 247 | 291 | ||||||||||||
Selling expenses | 33 | 57 | 76 | 116 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 83 | 125 | 179 | 273 | ||||||||||||
Research and development expenses | 15 | 18 | 28 | 35 | ||||||||||||
Charges for restructuring and closures (Note 6) | 46 | 44 | 128 | 77 | ||||||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other assets (Note 6) | 20 | 51 | 38 | 82 | ||||||||||||
Other operating income, net (Note 7) | (77 | ) | (40 | ) | (71 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||
1,188 | 1,919 | 2,546 | 3,790 | |||||||||||||
Real Estate: | ||||||||||||||||
Costs and operating expenses | 164 | 313 | 315 | 636 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||||
Selling expenses | 20 | 37 | 42 | 73 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | 17 | 27 | 45 | 56 | ||||||||||||
Other operating costs (income), net | 7 | (1 | ) | 7 | (1 | ) | ||||||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets and other related charges (Note 8) | 53 | 280 | 95 | 317 | ||||||||||||
265 | 661 | 512 | 1,090 | |||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses | 1,453 | 2,580 | 3,058 | 4,880 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (62 | ) | (406 | ) | (392 | ) | (664 | ) | ||||||||
Forest Products: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense incurred | (107 | ) | (126 | ) | (215 | ) | (258 | ) | ||||||||
Less: interest capitalized | 2 | 21 | 4 | 45 | ||||||||||||
Interest income and other | 13 | 16 | 27 | 29 | ||||||||||||
Gain on Uruguay restructuring (Note 9) | — | 101 | — | 101 | ||||||||||||
Equity in income (loss) of affiliates | — | 3 | 3 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||
Real Estate: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense incurred | (7 | ) | (14 | ) | (14 | ) | (26 | ) | ||||||||
Less: interest capitalized | 7 | 14 | 14 | 26 | ||||||||||||
Interest income and other | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Equity in income of unconsolidated entities | 11 | 1 | 13 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Impairment of investments and other related charges (Note 8) | (6 | ) | (84 | ) | (32 | ) | (107 | ) | ||||||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes | (148 | ) | (474 | ) | (590 | ) | (854 | ) | ||||||||
Income taxes | 32 | 214 | 208 | 353 | ||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations | (116 | ) | (260 | ) | (382 | ) | (501 | ) | ||||||||
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes (Note 3) | — | 111 | — | 198 | ||||||||||||
Net loss | (116 | ) | (149 | ) | (382 | ) | (303 | ) | ||||||||
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 10 | 53 | 12 | 59 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders | $ | (106 | ) | $ | (96 | ) | $ | (370 | ) | $ | (244 | ) | ||||
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders (Note 4): | ||||||||||||||||
Continuing operations | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | (1.75 | ) | $ | (2.10 | ) | ||||
Discontinued operations | — | 0.53 | — | 0.94 | ||||||||||||
Net loss per share | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | (0.45 | ) | $ | (1.75 | ) | $ | (1.16 | ) | ||||
Dividends paid per share | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.60 | $ | 0.50 | $ | 1.20 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) (Note 4) | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 211,356 | 211,262 | 211,328 | 211,228 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 211,356 | 211,262 | 211,328 | 211,228 |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES)
(UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, 2009 | DECEMBER 31, 2008 | |||||
ASSETS | ||||||
Forest Products: | ||||||
Current assets: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,745 | $ | 2,288 | ||
Short-term investments | 60 | 138 | ||||
Receivables, less allowances of $8 and $7 | 402 | 429 | ||||
Receivables for taxes | 336 | 73 | ||||
Receivable from pension trust (Note 13) | 285 | 200 | ||||
Inventories (Note 10) | 530 | 702 | ||||
Prepaid expenses | 92 | 101 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | 151 | 159 | ||||
Total current assets | 3,601 | 4,090 | ||||
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $6,460 and $6,252 | 3,747 | 3,869 | ||||
Construction in progress | 108 | 104 | ||||
Timber and timberlands at cost, less depletion charged to disposals | 4,173 | 4,205 | ||||
Investments in and advances to equity affiliates | 200 | 202 | ||||
Goodwill | 40 | 43 | ||||
Deferred pension and other assets | 600 | 651 | ||||
Restricted assets held by special purpose entities | 916 | 916 | ||||
13,385 | 14,080 | |||||
Real Estate: | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 1 | 6 | ||||
Receivables, less discounts and allowances of $2 and $4 | 46 | 74 | ||||
Real estate in process of development and for sale | 631 | 751 | ||||
Land being processed for development | 1,146 | 1,121 | ||||
Investments in unconsolidated entities | 16 | 30 | ||||
Deferred tax assets | 419 | 438 | ||||
Other assets | 180 | 195 | ||||
Consolidated assets not owned | 18 | 40 | ||||
2,457 | 2,655 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 15,842 | $ | 16,735 | ||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(CONTINUED)
JUNE 30, 2009 | DECEMBER 31, 2008 | |||||||
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||||||
Forest Products: | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Notes payable and commercial paper | $ | 1 | $ | 1 | ||||
Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 12) | 388 | 407 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 314 | 381 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities (Note 11) | 816 | 985 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 1,519 | 1,774 | ||||||
Long-term debt (Note 12) | 5,153 | 5,153 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 1,677 | 1,805 | ||||||
Deferred pension, other postretirement benefits and other liabilities | 1,699 | 1,566 | ||||||
Liabilities (nonrecourse to Weyerhaeuser) held by special purpose entities | 766 | 764 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) | ||||||||
10,814 | 11,062 | |||||||
Real Estate: | ||||||||
Long-term debt (Note 12) | 456 | 456 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 294 | 353 | ||||||
Consolidated liabilities not owned | 1 | 17 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) | ||||||||
751 | 826 | |||||||
Total liabilities | 11,565 | 11,888 | ||||||
Equity: | ||||||||
Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest: | ||||||||
Common shares: $1.25 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 211,356,803 and 211,289,320 shares | 264 | 264 | ||||||
Other capital | 1,776 | 1,767 | ||||||
Retained earnings | 2,855 | 3,278 | ||||||
Cumulative other comprehensive loss (Note 14) | (646 | ) | (495 | ) | ||||
Total Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest | 4,249 | 4,814 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interest | 28 | 33 | ||||||
Total equity | 4,277 | 4,847 | ||||||
Total liabilities and equity | $ | 15,842 | $ | 16,735 | ||||
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS) (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEAR-TO-DATE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
CONSOLIDATED | FOREST PRODUCTS | REAL ESTATE | ||||||||||||||||||||||
JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cash flows from operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (382 | ) | $ | (303 | ) | $ | (281 | ) | $ | 17 | $ | (101 | ) | $ | (320 | ) | |||||||
Noncash charges (credits) to income: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation, depletion and amortization | 255 | 364 | 247 | 355 | 8 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes, net | 2 | (135 | ) | (17 | ) | (23 | ) | 19 | (112 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Pension and other postretirement benefits (Note 13) | (22 | ) | (74 | ) | (20 | ) | (75 | ) | (2 | ) | 1 | |||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 11 | 33 | 9 | 31 | 2 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity in (income) loss of affiliates and unconsolidated entities | (16 | ) | 1 | (3 | ) | 2 | (13 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Litigation charges | 20 | — | 20 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Charges for impairment of assets (Notes 6 and 8) | 165 | 511 | 38 | 87 | 127 | 424 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net gains on dispositions of assets and operations (Note 7) | (23 | ) | (20 | ) | (23 | ) | (20 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Increase to environmental liability reserve (Note 7) | — | 17 | — | 17 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Gain on Uruguay restructuring (Note 9) | — | (101 | ) | — | (101 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses (Note 7) | (17 | ) | 8 | (17 | ) | 8 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Decrease (increase) in working capital: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables | (218 | ) | (240 | ) | (236 | ) | (192 | ) | 18 | (48 | ) | |||||||||||||
Inventories, real estate and land | 211 | 84 | 165 | 38 | 46 | 46 | ||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 11 | 39 | 10 | 43 | 1 | (4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (254 | ) | (110 | ) | (173 | ) | (68 | ) | (81 | ) | (42 | ) | ||||||||||||
Deposits on land positions | 3 | (42 | ) | — | — | 3 | (42 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Intercompany advances(1)(3) | — | — | — | — | 150 | (181 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Other | (56 | ) | (124 | ) | (65 | ) | (122 | ) | 9 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cash from operations | (310 | ) | (92 | ) | (346 | ) | (3 | ) | 186 | (270 | ) | |||||||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property and equipment | (89 | ) | (215 | ) | (85 | ) | (205 | ) | (4 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||
Timberlands reforestation | (22 | ) | (27 | ) | (22 | ) | (27 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Acquisition of timberlands | (7 | ) | (107 | ) | (7 | ) | (107 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Redemption of short-term investments | 78 | — | 78 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Investments in and advances to equity affiliates | 1 | (67 | ) | 4 | (16 | ) | (3 | ) | (51 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets and operations | 37 | 99 | 37 | 99 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Uruguay restructuring (Note 9) | — | (23 | ) | — | (23 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Loan to pension trust (Note 13) | (85 | ) | — | (85 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Intercompany dividends(1) | — | — | 250 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Intercompany advances(1) | — | — | (221 | ) | 133 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
Other | 13 | 4 | 13 | 4 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash from investing activities | (74 | ) | (336 | ) | (38 | ) | (142 | ) | (7 | ) | (61 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Notes, commercial paper borrowings and revolving credit facilities, net | — | 830 | — | 410 | — | 420 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash dividends | (106 | ) | (253 | ) | (106 | ) | (253 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||
Change in book overdrafts | (34 | ) | (39 | ) | (30 | ) | (23 | ) | (4 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||||||||||
Payments on debt | (19 | ) | (107 | ) | (19 | ) | (1 | ) | — | (106 | ) | |||||||||||||
Exercises of stock options | — | 3 | — | 3 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (2 | ) | — | (2 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Intercompany dividends(1) | — | — | — | — | (250 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Intercompany advances(1) | — | — | — | — | 71 | 48 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | (3 | ) | (31 | ) | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | (1 | ) | (28 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash from financing activities | (164 | ) | 403 | (159 | ) | 133 | (184 | ) | 318 | |||||||||||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (548 | ) | (25 | ) | (543 | ) | (12 | ) | (5 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period(2) | 2,294 | 114 | 2,288 | 93 | 6 | 21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period(2) | $ | 1,746 | $ | 89 | $ | 1,745 | $ | 81 | $ | 1 | $ | 8 | ||||||||||||
Cash paid (received) during the year for: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest, net of amount capitalized | $ | 213 | $ | 216 | $ | 213 | $ | 216 | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Income taxes(3) | $ | 63 | $ | 28 | $ | 300 | $ | 6 | $ | (237 | ) | $ | 22 | |||||||||||
(1) Intercompany dividends, loans and advances represent payments and receipts between Forest Products and Real Estate and are classified as operating, investing or financing based on the perspective of each entity and the characteristics of the underlying cash flows. These amounts are eliminated and do not appear in the consolidated cash flows above.
(2) Includes cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations.
(3) Income taxes paid or received by Forest Products and Real Estate include intercompany payments related to income taxes. These intercompany transactions flow through the intercompany advances lines in the statement of cash flows in either operating or investing as discussed in footnote (1) above, and may differ in timing from income tax payments to or receipts from the taxing authorities. Actual income taxes paid to (received from) the taxing authorities are reflected by consolidated cash paid (received) for taxes.
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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INDEX FOR NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1: | BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 6 | ||
NOTE 2: | ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS | 6 | ||
NOTE 3: | DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS | 8 | ||
NOTE 4: | NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE | 8 | ||
NOTE 5: | SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | 9 | ||
NOTE 6: | CHARGES FOR FOREST PRODUCTS RESTRUCTURING, CLOSURES AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS | 10 | ||
NOTE 7: | OTHER OPERATING INCOME, NET | 11 | ||
NOTE 8: | REAL ESTATE ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES | 11 | ||
NOTE 9: | RESTRUCTURING OF URUGUAY JOINT VENTURES | 12 | ||
NOTE 10: | INVENTORIES | 13 | ||
NOTE 11 | ACCRUED LIABILITIES | 13 | ||
NOTE 12: | FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | 13 | ||
NOTE 13: | PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS | 14 | ||
NOTE 14: | COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | 15 | ||
NOTE 15: | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 15 | ||
NOTE 16: | BUSINESS SEGMENTS | 18 |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE QUARTERS AND YEAR-TO-DATE PERIODS ENDED JUNE 30, 2009 AND JUNE 29, 2008
Our consolidated financial statements provide an overall view of our results and financial condition. They include our accounts and the accounts of entities we control, including:
• | majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries and |
• | variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary. |
They do not include our intercompany transactions and accounts, which are eliminated.
We account for investments in and advances to unconsolidated equity affiliates using the equity method, with taxes provided on undistributed earnings. This means that we record earnings and accrue taxes in the period earnings are recognized by our unconsolidated equity affiliates.
We report our financial results and condition in two groups:
• | Forest Products – our forest products-based operations, principally the growing and harvesting of timber, the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products and corporate governance activities; and |
• | Real Estate – our real estate development and construction operations. |
Throughout these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, unless specified otherwise, references to “Weyerhaeuser,” “we” and “our” refer to the consolidated company, including both Forest Products and Real Estate.
In December 2008, our board of directors amended our bylaws to adopt a December 31 fiscal year-end. Previously we reported results on a fiscal calendar ending the last Sunday of the calendar year. Second quarter 2008 ended June 29, 2008, and included 91 days. Year-to-date 2008 included 182 days. Beginning in 2009, we report our results on a calendar quarter. Second quarter 2009 ended June 30, 2009, and included 91 days. Year-to-date 2009 includes 181 days.
The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Except as otherwise disclosed in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to interim financial statements; as such certain disclosures normally provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
The company has evaluated events and transactions through August 7, 2009, the date these financial statements were issued, for items that should potentially be recognized or disclosed.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
We have reclassified certain balances and results from the prior year for consistency with our 2009 reporting. This makes year-to-year comparisons easier. Our reclassifications had no effect on net earnings (loss) or Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest. “Note 2: Accounting Pronouncements” discusses the noncontrolling interest presentation changes.
NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
ACCOUNTING CHANGES WE IMPLEMENTED IN 2009
We changed our accounting or disclosures for the following in first half 2009:
• | fair value measurements for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, |
• | noncontrolling interests, |
• | disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments and |
• | subsequent events. |
Fair Value Measurements for Nonfinancial Assets and Nonfinancial Liabilities
Statement 157 – Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157,Fair Value Measurements – was adopted for financial assets and financial liabilities in first quarter 2008. Issued by the FASB in September 2006, Statement 157:
• | provides a common definition of fair value, |
• | establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles and |
• | expands disclosures about fair value instruments. |
It applies when other accounting standards require or permit fair value measurements. However, it does not require any new fair value measurements.
FSP FAS 157-2 – FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 157-2,Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157 – was adopted for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities in first quarter 2009. Issued in February 2008 by the FASB, FSP FAS 157-2 delayed the effective date of Statement 157 for certain nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities. As a result of adopting FSP FAS 157-2, Statement 157 was applicable for the following nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities beginning in first quarter 2009:
• | long-lived assets (asset groups) measured at fair value for an impairment assessment, |
• | reporting units measured at fair value in the first step of a goodwill impairment test, |
• | nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities measured at fair value in the second step of a goodwill impairment assessment and |
• | asset retirement obligations initially measured at fair value. |
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Statement 157 includes a fair value hierarchy that is intended to increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The fair value hierarchy is based on inputs to valuation techniques that are used to measure fair value that are either observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources while unobservable inputs reflect a reporting entity’s pricing based upon their own market assumptions.
The fair value hierarchy consists of the following three levels:
• | Level 1 – Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
• | Level 2 – Inputs are: |
• | quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in an active market, |
• | quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and |
• | inputs other than quoted prices that are observable and market-corroborated inputs which are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data. |
• | Level 3 – Inputs are derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or value drivers are unobservable. |
The adoption of FSP FAS 157-2 resulted in additional disclosure in “Note 8 – Real Estate Impairments and Other Related Charges.” It did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Noncontrolling Interests
Statement 160 – Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 160,Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements – An Amendment of ARB No. 51 – was adopted in first quarter 2009. Issued in December 2007, Statement 160:
• | changes the accounting for noncontrolling (minority) interests in consolidated financial statements, |
• | requires noncontrolling interests to be presented as a separate component of equity, |
• | changes the income statement presentation of net income or losses to include results attributable to noncontrolling interests and |
• | revises the accounting for both increases and decreases in a parent’s controlling ownership interest. |
The adoption of Statement 160 did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, but resulted in presentation changes to our consolidated financial statements. It requires consolidated net income (loss) to include the amounts attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests, with disclosure on the face of the consolidated statement of earnings of the amount attributable to both the parent and to the noncontrolling interests.
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 – Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Staff Position FAS 107 -1 and APB 28-1 –Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments – was adopted in second quarter 2009. Issued by the FASB in April 2009, FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 amends FASB Statement No.107,Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments,to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods as well as in annual financial statements.
The adoption of FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 resulted in additional disclosure in “Note 12 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.” It did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Subsequent Events
Statement 165 – Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 165,Subsequent Events – was adopted in second quarter 2009. Issued by the FASB in May 2009, Statement 165:
• | incorporates accounting and disclosure requirements related to subsequent events into U.S. GAAP, |
• | requires evaluation of subsequent events through the date financial statements are “issued” or “available to be issued,” |
• | refers to the types of subsequent events as either “recognized subsequent events” or “nonrecognized subsequent events,” and |
• | requires disclosure of the date subsequent events are evaluated through. |
The adoption of Statement 165 resulted in additional disclosure in “Note 1 – Basis of Presentation”. It did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ACCOUNTING CHANGES THAT TAKE EFFECT IN THE FUTURE
Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets
FSP FAS 132(R)-1 – FASB Staff Position FAS No. 132(R)-1 –Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets – takes effect in fourth quarter 2009. Issued by the FASB in December 2008, FSP FAS 132(R) -1 requires:
• | qualitative disclosures about how pension investment allocation decisions are made; |
• | disclosures about the major categories of plan assets and concentrations of risk; and |
• | disclosures about fair value measurements, including the methods and inputs used to measure the fair value of plan assets. |
We are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of FSP FAS 132(R) -1 will have on our financial statement disclosures.
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Variable Interest Entities
Statement 167 – Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 167,Amendments to FASB Interpretation No. 46(R) – takes effect in first quarter 2010. Issued by the FASB in June 2009, Statement 167 amends existing consolidation guidance over variable interest entities (VIE) contained in FASB Interpretation No. 46R,Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (revised December 2003) – an interpretation of ARB No. 51 (FIN 46R). Statement 167:
• | changes the required approach for identifying the primary beneficiary of a VIE by replacing the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation with a qualitative approach that focuses on identifying who has the power to direct activities that significantly affect the entity’s economic performance, |
• | requires the determination of whether an entity is a VIE to be reconsidered when changes in facts and circumstances occur that effectively result in equity holders as a group losing the ability to direct the activities that significantly affect the entity’s economic performance, |
• | requires ongoing assessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE and |
• | requires additional disclosures about involvement with a VIE. |
We are currently evaluating the effect that the adoption of Statement 167 will have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
NOTE 3: DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
There are no operations classified as discontinued for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009.
Our discontinued operations for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 29, 2008, include the operations of our Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business and our Australian operations, both of which were sold in third quarter 2008.
The following table summarizes the U.S. dollar components of net sales and revenues and net earnings from discontinued operations for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 29, 2008:
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||
Net Sales | $ | 1,436 | $ | 2,787 | ||||
Income from operations | 173 | 303 | ||||||
Interest expense | (1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Equity in income of affiliates | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Income tax expense | (64 | ) | (108 | ) | ||||
Net earnings from discontinued operations | $ | 111 | $ | 198 | ||||
Results of discontinued operations:
• | exclude certain general corporate overhead costs that have been allocated to and are included in contribution to earnings for the operating segments, |
• | include an allocation of net pension income and |
• | include interest expense only if the interest is directly attributable to the discontinued operations or is interest on debt that is required to be repaid as a result of a disposal transaction. |
Discontinued operations related to our Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business do not include any allocation of interest expense. Discontinued operations related to our Australian operations include interest expense.
NOTE 4: NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is net earnings divided by the weighted average number of our outstanding common shares.
Diluted earnings per share is net earnings divided by the sum of the:
• | weighted average number of our outstanding common shares and |
• | the effect of our outstanding dilutive potential common shares. |
Dilutive potential common shares may include:
• | outstanding stock options, |
• | restricted stock units or |
• | performance share units. |
We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of our outstanding dilutive potential common shares.
Our basic and diluted loss per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders was:
• | $0.50 during second quarter and $1.75 during first half 2009, respectively; and |
• | $0.45 during second quarter and $1.16 during first half 2008, respectively. |
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SHARES EXCLUDED FROM DILUTIVE EFFECT
The following shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008, due to the company’s net loss position from continuing operations. However, some or all of these shares may be dilutive potential common shares in future periods.
Potential Shares Not Included in the Computation of Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||
SHARES IN THOUSANDS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||
Stock options | 11,952 | 10,556 | 11,566 | 10,076 | ||||
Performance share units | 220 | 522 | 220 | 534 | ||||
Restricted stock units | 685 | 811 | 678 | 729 |
Share Repurchase Program
In December 2008, we announced a stock repurchase program under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $250 million of outstanding common shares. Through June 30, 2009, we had repurchased a total of 66,691 shares of common stock for approximately $2 million under the program. These repurchases took place during first half 2009 and all common stock purchases under the program were made in open-market transactions.
NOTE 5: SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
In first half 2009, we granted 1,504,850 stock options, 94,850 stock appreciation rights and 238,344 restricted stock units. In addition, 193,582 outstanding restricted stock unit awards vested during first half 2009, resulting in the issuance of 134,174 shares of common stock.
STOCK OPTIONS
Most of the stock options were granted with the following standard vesting and post-termination vesting terms:
• | options vest ratably over 4 years; |
• | options either vest or continue to vest in the event of death, disability, retirement or involuntary termination and |
• | options must be exercised within 10 years of the grant date. |
In addition, we granted 295,600 stock options to certain executives with the following vesting terms and post-termination provisions:
• | options vest at the end of a 4-year required service period; |
• | options fully or partially vest in the event of death, disability or involuntary termination; and |
• | unvested options will be forfeited in the event of retirement. |
The weighted average exercise price of all of the stock options granted in first half 2009 was $25.29.
Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Estimating the Value of Stock Options Granted in First Half 2009
10-YEAR STANDARD OPTIONS | 10-YEAR EXECUTIVE OPTIONS | |||||||
Expected volatility | 36.61 | % | 36.51 | % | ||||
Expected dividends | 3.95 | % | 3.95 | % | ||||
Expected term (in years) | 6.16 | 7.08 | ||||||
Risk-free rate | 2.54 | % | 2.75 | % | ||||
Weighted average grant date fair value | $ | 6.50 | $ | 6.69 |
STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS
Stock appreciation rights represent liability-classified awards that are remeasured to reflect the fair value at each reporting period. The following table shows the weighted average assumptions applied to all outstanding stock appreciation rights as of June 30, 2009.
Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Remeasure the Value of Stock Appreciation Rights as of June 30, 2009
June 30, 2009 | ||||
Expected volatility | 43.89 | % | ||
Expected dividends | 3.29 | % | ||
Expected term (in years) | 4.15 | |||
Risk-free rate | 2.19 | % | ||
Weighted average fair value | $ | 3.52 |
RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS
The weighted average fair value of the restricted stock units granted in first half 2009 was $25.41. The post-termination vesting provisions for restricted stock units granted in 2009 were as follows:
• | restricted stock units vest ratably over 4 years; and |
• | restricted stock units will be forfeited upon termination of employment for any reason, including retirement or involuntary termination. |
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NOTE 6: CHARGES FOR FOREST PRODUCTS RESTRUCTURING, CLOSURES AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS
Actions related to the following Wood Products operations, coupled with Corporate restructuring, resulted in the majority of closure and restructuring charges in 2008 and first half 2009:
TYPE OF OPERATION | LOCATION | CURRENT STATUS | ||||||
Softwood lumber | Aberdeen, WA | Permanently closed | ||||||
Coburg, OR | Permanently closed | |||||||
Carrot River, SK | Permanently closed | |||||||
Dallas, OR | Permanently closed | |||||||
Green Mountain, WA | Permanently closed | |||||||
Kamloops, BC | Permanently closed | |||||||
Pine Hill, AL | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Taylor, LA | Permanently closed | |||||||
Wright City, OK | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Veneer and plywood | Aberdeen, WA | Permanently closed | ||||||
Dodson, LA | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Hudson Bay, SK | Permanently closed | |||||||
Pine Hill, AL | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Engineered I-joists | Evergreen, AL | Indefinitely closed | ||||||
Valdosta, GA | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Engineered wood products | Colbert, GA | Indefinitely closed | ||||||
Deerwood, MN | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Evergreen, AL | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Hazard, KY | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Junction City, OR | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Simsboro, LA | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Vancouver, BC | Permanently closed | |||||||
Strand technology | Drayton Valley, AB | Permanently closed | ||||||
Hudson Bay, SK | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Miramichi, NB | Permanently closed | |||||||
Wawa, ON | Indefinitely closed | |||||||
Hardwood lumber | Delta, BC | Permanently closed | ||||||
Trus Joist® Commercial division | Various | Sale agreement signed | ||||||
Trucking | Albany, OR | Permanently closed | ||||||
iLevel service centers | 7 U.S. distribution facilities | Sold | ||||||
9 U.S. distribution facilities | Permanently closed |
We review the carrying value of our assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable through future operations. These events or changes in circumstances may include, but are not limited to:
• | decisions made to curtail, close, sell or restructure operations; |
• | changes in the expected use of assets; and |
• | significant or prolonged adverse changes in financial markets and economic conditions in markets in which we operate. |
Charges for Forest Products restructuring, closures and asset impairments for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008, include:
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||||
Restructuring and closure charges: | ||||||||||||||
Termination benefits | $ | 13 | $ | 41 | $ | 79 | $ | 75 | ||||||
Pension and postretirement charges | 26 | 1 | 35 | 1 | ||||||||||
Other restructuring and closure costs | 7 | 4 | 14 | 9 | ||||||||||
46 | 46 | 128 | 85 | |||||||||||
Less: discontinued operations | — | (2 | ) | — | (8 | ) | ||||||||
Charges for restructuring and closures | $ | 46 | $ | 44 | $ | 128 | $ | 77 | ||||||
Asset Impairments: | ||||||||||||||
Long-lived assets | $ | 13 | $ | 50 | $ | 24 | $ | 77 | ||||||
Goodwill | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
Other assets | 7 | 2 | 11 | 5 | ||||||||||
20 | 54 | 38 | 87 | |||||||||||
Less: discontinued operations | — | (3 | ) | — | (5 | ) | ||||||||
Impairment of goodwill and other assets | $ | 20 | $ | 51 | $ | 38 | $ | 82 | ||||||
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The restructuring and closure charges recognized year-to-date 2009 are primarily related to the Wood Products closures and curtailments listed in the above table. Corporate restructuring activities and additional costs were recognized in connection with previously announced facility closures. The charges recognized year-to-date 2008, primarily include charges for permanent closures and curtailments listed in the above table and other costs recognized in connection with previously announced closures.
Long-lived asset impairment charges year-to-date 2009 were $24 million, of which $13 million related to Wood Products facilities and corporate assets, including capitalized interest or impaired Real Estate projects. The fair values of the sites were determined using significant other observable inputs (Level 2) based on market quotes and significant other observable inputs (Level 3) based on discounted cash flow models. The remaining $11 million relates to software costs.
Long-lived asset impairment charges in 2008 related primarily to capitalized interest on impaired Real Estate projects, Wood Products facility closures and curtailments discussed above.
Goodwill impairment charges recognized in 2009 relate to goodwill in our hardwoods and industrial wood products reporting unit. Goodwill impairment charges recognized in 2008 relate to operations in our iLevel wood products reporting unit.
Changes in accrued termination benefits related to restructuring and facility closures during the year-to-date period ended June 30, 2009, were as follows:
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | ||||
Accrued severance as of December 31, 2008 | $ | 53 | ||
Charges | 79 | |||
Payments | (76 | ) | ||
Other adjustments | 3 | |||
Accrued severance as of June 30, 2009 | $ | 59 | ||
The majority of the accrued severance balance as of June 30, 2009, is expected to be paid within one year.
NOTE 7: OTHER OPERATING INCOME, NET
Other operating income, net:
• | exclude our Real Estate operations, |
• | include both recurring and occasional income and expense items and |
• | can fluctuate from year to year. |
Various Income and Expense Items Included in Forest Products Other Operating Income, Net
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | $ | (21 | ) | $ | (3 | ) | $ | (17 | ) | $ | 8 | |||||
Gain on disposal of assets | (21 | ) | (16 | ) | (23 | ) | (20 | ) | ||||||||
Insurance recoveries | (11 | ) | — | (13 | ) | (6 | ) | |||||||||
Litigation (reimbursements) expense, net | (9 | ) | 16 | 9 | 36 | |||||||||||
Land management income | (5 | ) | (4 | ) | (9 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||||||
Environmental remediation reserve adjustment | — | — | — | 17 | ||||||||||||
Gain on change in post-retirement benefits | — | (52 | ) | — | (52 | ) | ||||||||||
Other, net | (10 | ) | (9 | ) | (18 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||||||
(77 | ) | (68 | ) | (71 | ) | (42 | ) | |||||||||
Less: discontinued operations | — | (28 | ) | — | (41 | ) | ||||||||||
Total other operating income, net | $ | (77 | ) | $ | (40 | ) | $ | (71 | ) | $ | (1 | ) | ||||
Foreign exchange (gains) losses result from changes in exchange rates primarily related to Weyerhaeuser’s Canadian operations.
NOTE 8: REAL ESTATE ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES
We review homebuilding long-lived assets and investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. These assets are stated at cost unless events or circumstances trigger an impairment review. If a triggering event occurs and the asset’s carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment loss, which is the difference between the asset’s book value and fair value. The determination of fair value is based on appraisals and market pricing of comparable assets when that information is available, or the discounted value of estimated future net cash flows from these assets.
During 2008 and 2009, unfavorable market conditions caused us to re-evaluate our strategy to develop certain projects, reduce sales prices, and increase customer incentives. The recoverability of our investments was reassessed, which triggered impairment charges. Write downs of impaired assets are recorded as adjustments to the cost basis of inventory and investments.
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Total Real Estate Impairment and Other Investment-Related Charges
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||
Impairments of long-lived assets and other related charges: | ||||||||||||
Charges attributable to Weyerhaeuser shareholders: | ||||||||||||
Real estate impairments | $ | 34 | $ | 246 | $ | 49 | $ | 279 | ||||
Write-off of pre-acquisition costs | 11 | 8 | 35 | 12 | ||||||||
Other impairment related charges | — | — | 3 | — | ||||||||
45 | 254 | 87 | 291 | |||||||||
Charges attributable to noncontrolling interests | 8 | 26 | 8 | 26 | ||||||||
Total impairments of long-lived assets and other related charges | 53 | 280 | 95 | 317 | ||||||||
Impairments of investments and other related charges: | ||||||||||||
Charges attributable to Weyerhaeuser shareholders | 5 | 57 | 29 | 75 | ||||||||
Charges attributable to noncontrolling interests | 1 | 27 | 3 | 32 | ||||||||
Total impairments of investments and other related charges | 6 | 84 | 32 | 107 | ||||||||
Total Real Estate impairments and other related charges | $ | 59 | $ | 364 | $ | 127 | $ | 424 | ||||
The write-off of pre-acquisition costs primarily relates to forfeited deposits on options to purchase land. The charge for second quarter 2009 includes the forfeiture of deposits on four projects that were planned for development of approximately 930 residential lots. As of June 30, 2009, we control approximately 65,000 lots under option.
Impairments of investments and other related charges relate to loans and investments in unconsolidated entities.
In addition to the Real Estate charges included above, Forest Products has recorded charges for the impairment of interest that previously was capitalized on Real Estate assets of $5 million in second quarter 2008 and $1 million and $28 million during the year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008, respectively. These charges are classified as Forest Products charges for asset impairments in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Earnings.
Given the current economic environment we reviewed:
• | 65 out of 124 real estate projects for recoverability, of which 17 were impaired in second quarter 2009; and |
• | one investment in unconsolidated entities which was impaired in second quarter 2009. |
Additional fair value information related to the Real Estate assets that were impaired in second quarter 2009 is provided in the following table:
Fair Value Measurements Using | |||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | Impaired Book Values at June 30, 2009 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Total Impairment Charges in Second Quarter 2009 | ||||||||||
Real estate held for development | $ | 73 | $ | — | $ | 40 | $ | 33 | $ | 34 | |||||
Investment in loans and unconsolidated entities | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | 5 |
The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) reported above are discounted future cash flows of the projects and investments. We use present value techniques based on discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the assets and related estimated cash flow streams. Discount rates applied to the estimated future cash flows of our homebuilding assets in second quarter 2009 ranged from 12 percent to 21 percent. See “Critical Accounting Policies” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis for additional information regarding our evaluation of real estate impairments.
NOTE 9: RESTRUCTURING OF URUGUAY JOINT VENTURES
In April 2008, we completed the process of restructuring our ownership interests in Uruguay and partitioned the timberland and other assets formerly owned through a joint venture. As part of the partitioning, we contributed $23 million, net of cash acquired, to obtain full ownership of a plywood mill formerly owned through the joint venture. These assets and the results of their operations were consolidated in the accompanying financial statements as of April 2008. An estimated noncash restructuring gain of $101 million was recorded in our Corporate and Other segment during second quarter 2008. An additional $149 million gain was recorded in the fourth quarter 2008 when the valuation of the partitioned assets was finalized. There was no tax provision on the gain primarily due to a forestry exemption from income taxes in Uruguay, and the fact that the assets are considered indefinitely invested.
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Forest Products inventories include raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods.
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | DECEMBER 31, 2008 | ||||
Logs and chips | $ | 39 | $ | 63 | ||
Lumber, plywood, panels and engineered lumber | 167 | 260 | ||||
Pulp and paperboard | 108 | 126 | ||||
Other products | 74 | 103 | ||||
Materials and supplies | 142 | 150 | ||||
Total inventories | $ | 530 | $ | 702 | ||
Forest Products accrued liabilities were $816 million as of June 30, 2009. They were comprised of the following: payroll, income taxes, Social Security taxes, real and personal property taxes, interest and other items.
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | DECEMBER 31, 2008 | ||||
Payroll – wages and salaries, retirement, severance and vacation pay | $ | 396 | $ | 422 | ||
Income taxes | 2 | 53 | ||||
Taxes – Social Security and real and personal property | 40 | 41 | ||||
Interest | 118 | 120 | ||||
Dividends | — | 53 | ||||
Other | 260 | 296 | ||||
Total accrued liabilities | $ | 816 | $ | 985 | ||
NOTE 12: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of our long-term debt was $5.4 billion as of June 30, 2009.
The following table presents our liabilities that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The estimated fair values and carrying values consisted of the following:
Fair Value Measurements Using | |||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | Carrying Values at June 30, 2009 | Fair Values at June 30, 2009 | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||||||||
Financial Liabilities: | |||||||||||||||
Long-term debt (including current maturities) | |||||||||||||||
Forest Products | $ | 5,541 | $ | 4,937 | $ | — | $ | 4,937 | $ | — | |||||
Real Estate | $ | 456 | $ | 428 | $ | — | $ | 428 | $ | — |
To estimate the fair value of long-term debt, we used the following valuation approaches:
• | market approach – based on quoted market prices for the same types and issues of our debt; or |
• | income approach – based on the discounted value of the future cash flows using market yields for the same type and comparable issues of debt. |
The inputs to the valuations of our long-term debt instruments are based on market data obtained from independent sources or information derived principally from observable market data.
The difference between the fair value and the carrying value represents the theoretical net premium or discount we would pay or receive to retire all debt at the measurement date.
We believe that our other financial instruments, including cash, short-term investments, receivables, and payables, have net carrying values that approximate their fair values with only insignificant differences. This is primarily due to:
• | the short-term nature of these instruments, |
• | carrying short-term investments at expected net realizable value and |
• | the allowance for doubtful accounts. |
We also have long-term investments that are classified as available-for-sale securities. These securities’ carrying values equal their fair values according to Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 115,Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities.
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NOTE 13: PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS
We recognized net pension and other postretirement benefit credits of $22 million during first half 2009 and $74 million during first half 2008. The components of net periodic benefit credits (costs) are:
PENSION | ||||||||||||||||
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | — | $ | (27 | ) | $ | (29 | ) | $ | (60 | ) | |||||
Interest cost | (70 | ) | (79 | ) | (139 | ) | (151 | ) | ||||||||
Expected return on plan assets | 115 | 142 | 240 | 287 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of gain (loss) | (10 | ) | 3 | (14 | ) | 10 | ||||||||||
Amortization of prior service costs | (4 | ) | (9 | ) | (10 | ) | (17 | ) | ||||||||
Loss due to curtailment and special termination benefits | (24 | ) | (1 | ) | (31 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||||||
Total net periodic benefit credits | $ | 7 | $ | 29 | $ | 17 | $ | 68 | ||||||||
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS | ||||||||||||||||
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||||||
Service cost | $ | (1 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | $ | (2 | ) | $ | (10 | ) | ||||
Interest cost | (10 | ) | (17 | ) | (19 | ) | (32 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization of loss | (4 | ) | (4 | ) | (8 | ) | (9 | ) | ||||||||
Amortization of prior service credits | 20 | 3 | 41 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Gain (loss) due to curtailment and special termination benefits | (5 | ) | 52 | (7 | ) | 52 | ||||||||||
Total net periodic benefit credits | $ | — | $ | 29 | $ | 5 | $ | 6 | ||||||||
The 2009 curtailment and special termination benefits are related to involuntary terminations, due to restructuring activities and the closure of Wood Products facilities.
During second quarter 2008, we announced amendments to our postretirement medical and life insurance benefit plans for U.S. salaried employees that reduced or eliminated certain medical and life insurance benefits that were available to both past and present employees. These changes resulted in a $52 million curtailment gain recognized in second quarter 2008 for full recognition of the pre-existing prior service credit for affected employees.
Fair Value of Pension Plan Assets
As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, the value reported for our pension plan assets at the end of 2008 was estimated. Additional information regarding the year-end values generally becomes available to us during the first half of the following year. We finalized the valuations of our pension plan assets during second quarter 2009. Based on the final valuations, the year-end value of the pension plan assets is less than the estimated values reported as of December 31, 2008.
Our consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2009, has been adjusted to reflect the net funded status of our pension plans that would have been recorded as of December 31, 2008, if the final valuations had been available to us as of the end of 2008. Based on this information, we recorded the following adjustments during first half 2009:
• | $137 million decrease in deferred pension and other assets; |
• | $149 million increase in deferred pension, other postretirement benefits and other liabilities; |
• | $103 million decrease in the liability for deferred income taxes; and |
• | $183 million net increase in cumulative other comprehensive loss, which resulted in a reduction in total Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest. |
Receivables From Pension Trust
During 2008 and first quarter 2009, we provided short-term liquidity to the U.S. pension trust through short-term loans. As of June 30, 2009, we have total receivables from the pension trust of $285 million. These short-term loans have been renewed by the company for an additional six-months. These loans do not affect the net funded status of the pension plans and therefore do not change any of the estimated balance sheet effects discussed above.
Expected Pension Funding
At the end of 2008, we reported that we expected to be required to contribute up to $100 million to at least one of our U.S. qualified pension plans for the 2009 plan year. The contribution would have been required to be funded by September 15, 2010. Based on revised requirements released from the Internal Revenue Service in March 2009, we are no longer required to make any contributions to our U.S. qualified pension plans in 2010 for the 2009 plan year.
In addition, during 2009:
• | We are not required to make any contributions to our U.S. qualified pension plans. |
• | We expect to contribute approximately $19 million to our U.S. nonqualified pension plans. |
• | We are required to contribute approximately $7 million to our Canadian pension plans (registered and nonregistered) in accordance with the minimum funding rules of the respective provincial regulations. In addition, we chose to make additional contributions of approximately $10 million to our largest registered plan during second quarter 2009. |
• | We expect to contribute approximately $64 million to our U.S. and Canadian other postretirement benefit plans. |
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NOTE 14: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Our comprehensive loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders, net of tax, was $85 million for second quarter 2009 and $521 million year-to-date 2009.
Items Included in Our Comprehensive Income (Loss)
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||||||
Consolidated net loss | $ | (116 | ) | $ | (149 | ) | $ | (382 | ) | $ | (303 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 54 | 14 | 32 | (34 | ) | |||||||||||
Actuarial net gains (losses), net of tax | (20 | ) | 27 | (175 | ) | 26 | ||||||||||
Prior service credits (costs), net of tax | (14 | ) | 163 | (8 | ) | 168 | ||||||||||
Net derivative gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax | — | 4 | — | 21 | ||||||||||||
Reclassification of net gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax | — | (4 | ) | (1 | ) | (7 | ) | |||||||||
Unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities | 1 | — | 1 | (1 | ) | |||||||||||
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 21 | 204 | (151 | ) | 173 | |||||||||||
Total comprehensive income (loss) | (95 | ) | 55 | (533 | ) | (130 | ) | |||||||||
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 10 | 53 | 12 | 59 | ||||||||||||
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders | $ | (85 | ) | $ | 108 | $ | (521 | ) | $ | (71 | ) | |||||
The net actuarial loss recognized in first half 2009 reflects a change in the estimated fair value of pension plan assets as of December 31, 2008. As discussed in “Note 13: Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans,” we recorded adjustments to the net funded status of our pension plans in first half 2009.
Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss
Our cumulative other comprehensive loss, net of tax, was $646 million as of June 30, 2009.
Items Included in Our Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | DECEMBER 31, 2008 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | $ | 330 | $ | 298 | ||||
Net pension and other postretirement benefit loss not yet recognized in earnings, net of tax | (1,069 | ) | (894 | ) | ||||
Prior service credit not yet recognized in earnings, net of tax | 91 | 99 | ||||||
Cash flow hedge fair value adjustments, net of tax | — | 1 | ||||||
Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities | 2 | 1 | ||||||
Total cumulative other comprehensive loss | $ | (646 | ) | $ | (495 | ) | ||
NOTE 15: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
This note provides details about our:
• | legal proceedings and |
• | environmental matters. |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Major legal proceedings involving us described in this section are:
• | hardboard siding claims and |
• | alder antitrust litigation. |
We also are a party to other legal matters generally incidental to our business.
The ultimate outcome of any legal proceeding:
• | is subject to a great many variables and |
• | cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty. |
However, whenever probable losses from litigation could reasonably be determined – we believe that we have established adequate reserves. In addition, we believe the ultimate outcome of the legal proceedings:
• | could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position in any given quarter or year; but |
• | will not have a material adverse effect on our long-term results of operations, cash flows or financial position. |
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Hardboard Siding Claims
This is a nationwide claims-based settlement of hardboard siding class action cases against us.
Under the settlement – which we entered into in June 2000 – all persons who own or owned structures in the United States on which our hardboard siding had been installed from January 1, 1981, through December 31, 1999, can file claims.
An independent adjuster reviews claims submitted and determines payment. Claims are paid as submitted over a nine-year period. The right to file claims expires in three six-year increments and claims for the first two periods may no longer be filed. The expiration dates are:
• | 2003 – persons who had our hardboard siding installed from 1981 to 1986. |
• | 2006 – persons who had our hardboard siding installed from 1987 to 1993. |
• | 2009 – persons who had our hardboard siding installed from 1994 to 1999. |
Status. Total claims paid through June 30, 2009, were $113 million. The reserve for future claim payments was $5 million as of June 30, 2009. We have recovered a total of $52 million through negotiated settlements with our insurance carriers.
We have no litigation pending with any persons or entities that have opted out of the class. However, it is possible that persons or entities that have opted out may file claims in the future.
We believe our reserve balance is adequate. However, determining reserves required to fund any future claims involves judgments and projections of future claims rates and amounts. At this time, we are unable to estimate the amount of additional charges – if any – we may need for these claims in the future.
Claims Activity and Average Damage Award Paid
YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | YEAR ENDED | YEAR ENDED | |||||||
JUNE 30, 2009 | DECEMBER 31, 2008 | DECEMBER 30, 2007 | |||||||
Number of claims filed during the period | 1,055 | 1,755 | 1,460 | ||||||
Number of claims resolved | 810 | 1,410 | 1,980 | ||||||
Number of claims unresolved at end of period | 1,555 | 1,310 | 965 | ||||||
Number of damage awards paid | 615 | 1,070 | 1,200 | ||||||
Average damage award paid | $ | 1,400 | $ | 1,574 | $ | 2,100 |
Events and Claims. Here is a chronology of the settlement:
• | 2000 – We entered into a nationwide settlement of hardboard siding class action cases and recognized a $130 million pretax charge to cover the estimated cost of the settlement and related claims. |
• | 2001 – We reassessed the adequacy of our reserve and increased it by $43 million. |
• | 2003 – The right to file claims from the first six-year period (1981-1986) expired. |
• | 2004 – We reduced our reserve by $20 million based on actual claims and litigation. |
• | 2006 – The right to file claims from the second six-year period (1987-1993) expired. |
• | 2006 – We reduced our reserve by another $23 million based on actual claims and litigation. |
• | 2008 – We reduced our reserve by $13 million based on actual claims and litigation. |
Alder Antitrust Litigation
A class action lawsuit – filed against us in 2004 in U.S. District Court in Oregon – claims:
• | Weyerhaeuser had an alleged monopoly on the alleged alder sawlog market in the Pacific Northwest. |
• | Because of that alleged monopoly, we also were able to have a monopoly on or control the alleged market for finished alder in the Pacific Northwest. |
• | We charged monopoly prices for finished alder lumber in the Pacific Northwest. |
Status. In April 2008, a jury found in favor of the class and imposed trebled damages of $84 million. In first quarter 2009, we reached an agreement to settle the case and established a reserve of $20 million. The settlement will not be final until approved by the District Court. The Court scheduled a fairness hearing on the Agreement for August 10, 2009. Proceedings in this matter that are not related to the settlement have been suspended.
Sales during the class period to persons or entities opting out of the class were approximately $100 million. There have been no claims by persons or entities opting out of the class. However, it is possible that entities or persons who have opted out of the class may file lawsuits against us in the future. We have not established a reserve for the possibility of opt-out lawsuits. We also are unable to estimate at this time the amount of charges – if any – that may be required in the future.
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Events and Rulings. Here is a chronology of the litigation:
• | 2004 –The Alder class action antitrust lawsuit was filed against us in U.S. District Court in Oregon. |
• | 2004 – The judge issued an order certifying the plaintiff as class representative for all U.S. purchasers of finished alder lumber between April 28, 2000, and March 31, 2004, for purpose of awarding monetary damages. |
• | 2005 – Class counsel notified the court that 5 percent of the class members opted out of the class action lawsuit. |
• | 2007 – The U.S. District Court in Oregon granted the plaintiffs’ motion to file a second amended complaint, extended the claims period to December 31, 2006, and scheduled trial on the matter for April 2008. |
• | 2007 – The U.S. District Court in Oregon denied our motion to decertify the class. |
• | 2007 – The U.S. District Court in Oregon granted plaintiffs’ request to file a third amended complaint, which eliminated all allegations of overbidding and overbuying of alder sawlogs as a mechanism to affect the price of alder lumber. |
• | 2007 – We filed a motion for summary judgment with the U.S. District Court. |
• | 2008 – The U.S. District Court denied our motion for summary judgment. The trial commenced April 15, 2008. A verdict was delivered against us on April 28, 2008. The amount of the verdict with trebling is $84 million. Post-trial motions were briefed and argued to the court. |
• | 2009 – In the first quarter of 2009, we reached an agreement to settle the case and established a reserve of $20 million. The settlement will not be final until approved by the District Court. The Court scheduled a fairness hearing on the settlement for August 10, 2009. Proceedings in this matter that are not related to the settlement have been suspended. |
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The issues we have concerning environmental matters are:
• | site remediation and |
• | asbestos removal. |
Site Remediation
Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act – commonly known as the Superfund – and similar state laws, we:
• | are a party to various proceedings related to the cleanup of hazardous waste sites and |
• | have been notified that we may be a potentially responsible party related to the cleanup of other hazardous waste sites for which proceedings have not yet been initiated. |
Our Established Reserves. We have established reserves for estimated remediation costs on the active Superfund sites and other sites for which we are responsible.
Changes in the Reserve for Environmental Remediation
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | ||||
Reserve balance as of December 31, 2008 | $ | 37 | ||
Reserve charges and adjustments, net | (3 | ) | ||
Payments | (2 | ) | ||
Reserve balance as of June 30, 2009 | $ | 32 | ||
Total active sites as of June 30, 2009 | 55 | |||
The changes in our reserves for remediation costs reflect:
• | new information on all sites concerning implementation of remediation alternatives, |
• | updates on prior cost estimates and new sites and |
• | costs incurred to remediate sites. |
Estimates. We believe it is reasonably possible – based on currently available information and analysis – that remediation costs for all identified sites may exceed our reserves by up to $36 million.
That estimate – in which those additional costs may be incurred over several years – is the upper end of the range of reasonably possible additional costs. The estimate:
• | is much less certain than the estimates on which our accruals currently are based and |
• | uses assumptions that are less favorable to us among the range of reasonably possible outcomes. |
In estimating our current accruals and the possible range of additional future costs, we:
• | assumed we will not bear the entire cost of remediation of every site, |
• | took into account the ability of other potentially responsible parties to participate and |
• | considered each party’s financial condition and probable contribution on a per-site basis. |
We have not recorded any amounts for potential recoveries from insurance carriers.
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Asbestos Removal
We have not recognized a liability for the removal and disposal of encapsulated asbestos from all facilities and equipment. That is because we cannot reasonably determine the settlement dates needed to estimate the fair value of our obligations.
When we reasonably are able to estimate the fair value, we will establish a liability under FASB Interpretation No. 47,Accounting for Conditional Asset Retirement Obligations – an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 143.
We are principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate development and construction. Our principal business segments are:
• | Timberlands – which includes logs; chips; timber; minerals, oil, gas; and international wood products; |
• | Wood Products – which includes softwood lumber, engineered lumber, structural panels, hardwood lumber and building materials distribution; |
• | Cellulose Fibers – which includes pulp, liquid packaging board and an equity interest in a newsprint joint venture; |
• | Real Estate – which includes real estate development, construction and sales; and |
• | Corporate and Other – which includes governance-related corporate support activities, transportation and results of international operations outside of North America that have been sold. We also may record gains or charges in the Corporate and Other segment related to dispositions or events that are not related to an individual operating segment. |
In addition, in 2008 we had Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling operations. These operations were sold to International Paper in August 2008.
KEY FINANCIAL DATA BY BUSINESS SEGMENT
Effective with third quarter 2008, our recurring postretirement credits (costs) are no longer being allocated to the Forest Products segments. These credits (costs) are reported in the Corporate and Other segment with the exception of certain union-negotiated postretirement benefits that are reflected in the Cellulose Fibers segment. Net recurring forest products pension credits were included in the Corporate and Other segment for all periods presented. Pension and postretirement credits (costs) related to real estate operations are reported in the Real Estate segment. Net pension and postretirement credits (costs) related to settlements, curtailments and special termination benefits continue to be reported in the appropriate business segment.
Net Recurring Postretirement Credits (Costs) Included in Segment Contribution to Earnings
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||||||
Net postretirement credits (costs): | ||||||||||||||||
Timberlands | $ | — | $ | (1 | ) | $ | — | $ | (2 | ) | ||||||
Wood Products | — | (6 | ) | — | (13 | ) | ||||||||||
Cellulose Fibers | (2 | ) | (3 | ) | (3 | ) | (6 | ) | ||||||||
Real Estate | — | (1 | ) | — | (2 | ) | ||||||||||
Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling | — | (5 | ) | — | (10 | ) | ||||||||||
Corporate and Other | 7 | (7 | ) | 15 | (13 | ) | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 5 | $ | (23 | ) | $ | 12 | $ | (46 | ) | ||||||
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An analysis and reconciliation of the company’s business segment information to the respective information in the Consolidated Financial Statements is as follows:
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||||||||||
Sales to and revenues from unaffiliated customers: | ||||||||||||||||
Timberlands | $ | 208 | $ | 224 | $ | 365 | $ | 421 | ||||||||
Wood Products | 594 | 1,071 | 1,136 | 2,037 | ||||||||||||
Cellulose Fibers | 349 | 460 | 713 | 905 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate | 199 | 354 | 371 | 725 | ||||||||||||
Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling | — | 1,375 | — | 2,672 | ||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | 41 | 126 | 81 | 243 | ||||||||||||
1,391 | 3,610 | 2,666 | 7,003 | |||||||||||||
Less: sales of discontinued operations (Note 3) | — | (1,436 | ) | — | (2,787 | ) | ||||||||||
1,391 | 2,174 | 2,666 | 4,216 | |||||||||||||
Intersegment sales: | ||||||||||||||||
Timberlands | 115 | 252 | 286 | 568 | ||||||||||||
Wood Products | 14 | 57 | 33 | 108 | ||||||||||||
Cellulose Fibers | — | 2 | — | 6 | ||||||||||||
Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling | — | 1 | — | 2 | ||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | 3 | 11 | 5 | 21 | ||||||||||||
132 | 323 | 324 | 705 | |||||||||||||
Total sales and revenues | 1,523 | 2,497 | 2,990 | 4,921 | ||||||||||||
Intersegment eliminations | (132 | ) | (323 | ) | (324 | ) | (705 | ) | ||||||||
Total | $ | 1,391 | $ | 2,174 | $ | 2,666 | $ | 4,216 | ||||||||
Net contribution to earnings: | ||||||||||||||||
Timberlands | $ | 66 | $ | 103 | $ | 106 | $ | 215 | ||||||||
Wood Products | (162 | ) | (164 | ) | (428 | ) | (441 | ) | ||||||||
Cellulose Fibers | 100 | 42 | 131 | 98 | ||||||||||||
Real Estate | (50 | ) | (337 | ) | (146 | ) | (411 | ) | ||||||||
Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling | — | 105 | — | 194 | ||||||||||||
Corporate and Other | 13 | 111 | (30 | ) | 70 | |||||||||||
(33 | ) | (140 | ) | (367 | ) | (275 | ) | |||||||||
Interest expense (Forest Products only) (continuing and discontinued operations) | (107 | ) | (127 | ) | (215 | ) | (259 | ) | ||||||||
Less: capitalized interest (Forest Products only) | 2 | 21 | 4 | 45 | ||||||||||||
Loss before income taxes (continuing and discontinued operations) | (138 | ) | (246 | ) | (578 | ) | (489 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit (continuing and discontinued operations) | 32 | 150 | 208 | 245 | ||||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders | $ | (106 | ) | $ | (96 | ) | $ | (370 | ) | $ | (244 | ) | ||||
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”)
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains statements concerning our future results and performance that are forward-looking statements according to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements:
• | use forward-looking terminology, |
• | are based on various assumptions we make and |
• | may not be accurate because of risks and uncertainties surrounding the assumptions that we make. |
Factors listed in this section – as well as other factors not included – may cause our actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements. There is no guarantee that any of the events anticipated by our forward-looking statements will occur. Or if any of the events occur, there is no guarantee what effect they will have on our operations or financial condition.
We will not update our forward-looking statements after the date of this report.
FORWARD-LOOKING TERMINOLOGY
Some forward-looking statements discuss our plans, strategies and intentions. They use words such as expects, may, will, believes, should, approximately, anticipates, estimates, and plans. In addition, these words may use the positive or negative or a variation of those terms.
STATEMENTS
We make forward-looking statements of our expectations regarding third quarter 2009, including:
• | our markets, |
• | fee timber harvest levels in the Timberlands segment, |
• | sales of non-strategic timberlands, |
• | the effect of increased operating efficiencies and cost control measures in the Wood Products segment, |
• | demand and pricing for our wood products, |
• | decreased expenses for annual planned maintenance and operations in the Cellulose Fibers segment, |
• | average pulp price realizations, |
• | home sale closings and prices, and |
• | earnings and performance of our business segments. |
We base our forward-looking statements on a number of factors, including the expected effect of:
• | the economy; |
• | foreign exchange rates, primarily the Canadian dollar and euro; |
• | adverse litigation outcomes and the adequacy of reserves; |
• | regulations; |
• | changes in accounting principles; |
• | the effect of implementation or retrospective application of accounting methods; |
• | contributions to pension plans; |
• | projected benefit payments; |
• | projected tax rates; |
• | IRS audit outcomes and timing of settlements; and |
• | other related matters. |
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RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND ASSUMPTIONS
The major risks and uncertainties – and assumptions that we make – that affect our business include, but are not limited to:
• | general economic conditions, including the level of interest rates, appraised values, availability of financing for home mortgages, strength of the U.S. dollar, employment rates and housing starts; |
• | market demand for our products, which is related to the strength of the various U.S. business segments and economic conditions; |
• | successful execution of our internal performance plans including restructurings and cost reduction initiatives; |
• | changes in our business support functions and support costs; |
• | performance of our manufacturing operations, including maintenance requirements and operating efficiencies; |
• | changes in legislation or tax rules; |
• | raw material prices; |
• | energy prices; |
• | transportation costs; |
• | level of competition from domestic and foreign producers; |
• | forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations; |
• | legal proceedings; |
• | weather; |
• | loss from fires, floods, windstorms, hurricanes, pest infestation and other natural disasters; |
• | changes in accounting principles; |
• | performance of pension fund investments and related derivatives; |
• | the effect of timing of retirements and changes in the market price of our common stock on charges for share-based compensation; and |
• | the other factors described under “Risk Factors” in this report and our annual report on Form 10-K. |
EXPORTING ISSUES
We are a large exporter, affected by changes in:
• | economic activity in Europe and Asia – especially Japan and China; |
• | currency exchange rates – particularly the relative value of the U.S. dollar to the euro and the Canadian dollar; and |
• | restrictions on international trade or tariffs imposed on imports. |
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
As disclosed in “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 3: Discontinued Operations”, the following operations are classified as discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in the 2008 periods presented:
• | Containerboard, Packaging, and Recycling operations; and |
• | Australian operations included in the Corporate and Other segment. |
There are no operations classified as discontinued operations in 2009.
In reviewing our results of operations, it is important to understand these terms:
• | Price realizations refer to net selling prices – this includes selling price plus freight, minus normal sales deductions. |
• | Net contribution to earnings can be positive or negative and refers to: |
• | earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes for the Forest Products business segments; and |
• | earnings (loss) before income taxes for the Real Estate business segment. Interest that previously was capitalized to Real Estate assets that are sold is included in cost of products sold and is included in contribution to earnings for the Real Estate segment. |
In reviewing our results of operations, it is important to understand the following:
• | Net sales and revenues and operating loss included in Consolidated Results below exclude the results of discontinued operations. |
• | Net sales and revenues and net contribution to earnings reported in the individual segment discussions that follow include the results of discontinued operations. |
In the following discussion, unless otherwise noted, references to increases or decreases in income and expense items, price realizations, shipment volumes, and net contributions to earnings are based on the quarter and year-to-date period ended June 30, 2009, compared to the quarter and year-to-date period ended June 29, 2008. The year-to-date periods are also referred to as 2009 and 2008 or first half.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
How We Did Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2009
NET SALES AND REVENUES / OPERATING LOSS / NET LOSS – WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net sales and revenues | $ | 1,391 | $ | 2,174 | $ | (783 | ) | $ | 2,666 | $ | 4,216 | $ | (1,550 | ) | ||||||||||
Operating loss | $ | (62 | ) | $ | (406 | ) | $ | 344 | $ | (392 | ) | $ | (664 | ) | $ | 272 | ||||||||
Earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ | — | $ | 111 | $ | (111 | ) | $ | — | $ | 198 | $ | (198 | ) | ||||||||||
Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders | $ | (106 | ) | $ | (96 | ) | $ | (10 | ) | $ | (370 | ) | $ | (244 | ) | $ | (126 | ) | ||||||
Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders per share, basic and diluted | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | (0.45 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (1.75 | ) | $ | (1.16 | ) | $ | (0.59 | ) |
Our consolidated results reflect the continued market challenges we are facing in the U.S. homebuilding industry. Single-family starts fell to an annual rate of 420,000 units in second quarter 2009, down 37 percent from second quarter 2008. There continues to be an excess supply of unsold homes, including foreclosures. Home prices in most markets reflect year-over-year price declines, although at a lesser rate compared to prior periods. Global demand for pulp has also weakened and both export and domestic log markets continue to be challenged due to global economic conditions.
Comparing 2009 with 2008
In 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $783 million – 36 percent – during second quarter and $1.6 billion – 37 percent – during first half. |
• | Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders increased $10 million – 10 percent – during second quarter and $126 million – 52 percent – during first half. |
Net sales and revenues
Net sales and revenues decreased primarily due to the continued market challenges for the U.S. homebuilding industry and weak pulp markets, which was reflected in the following:
• | lower demand for residential building products and significantly decreased prices and volumes sold – refer to the Wood Products segment discussion; |
• | declines in the number of single-family homes closed and average selling prices – refer to the Real Estate segment discussion; |
• | decreased pulp sales realizations and shipment volumes – refer to the Cellulose Fibers segment discussion; and |
• | decreased western log sales – refer to the Timberlands segment discussion. |
Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders
Our net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders was higher during second quarter primarily due to the following:
• | gains from the restructuring of our investments in Uruguay and from changes in our postretirement benefit plans recognized in 2008 that did not recur in 2009 – refer to the Corporate and Other segment discussion; |
• | the sale of our Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business in third quarter 2008, classified as discontinued operations in 2008 – refer to the Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling segment discussion; |
• | decreased sales prices for residential building products – refer to the Wood Products segment discussion; |
• | decreased pulp sales realizations and shipment volumes – refer to the Cellulose Fibers segment discussion; |
• | reduced harvest volumes and lower log prices – refer to the Timberlands segment discussion; |
• | decreased income tax benefit primarily due to a lower pretax loss; and |
• | decreased contributions from single family operations as a result of fewer closings – refer to the Real Estate segment discussion. |
These losses during second quarter were partially offset with the following:
• | decreased asset impairment charges – refer to the Wood Products, Real Estate and Corporate and Other segment discussions; |
• | decreased costs in all segments as a result of our cost reduction initiatives – refer to the individual segment discussions; and |
• | recognition of alternative fuel mixture credits – refer to the Cellulose Fibers segment. |
Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders for first half increased due to second quarter items noted above and higher restructuring and closure charges – refer to the Wood Products and Corporate and Other segment discussions.
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TIMBERLANDS
How We Did Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2009
Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers, intersegment sales, and net contribution to earnings for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008:
NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – TIMBERLANDS
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||||||||
Net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Logs: | ||||||||||||||||||||
West | $ | 87 | $ | 154 | $ | (67 | ) | $ | 169 | $ | 269 | $ | (100 | ) | ||||||
South | 43 | 16 | 27 | 76 | 31 | 45 | ||||||||||||||
Canada | — | 2 | (2 | ) | 2 | 15 | (13 | ) | ||||||||||||
Subtotal log sales and revenues | 130 | 172 | (42 | ) | 247 | 315 | (68 | ) | ||||||||||||
Pay as cut timber sales | 7 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Timberlands sales and exchanges(1) | 40 | 19 | 21 | 44 | 37 | 7 | ||||||||||||||
Higher and better-use land sales(1) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||
Minerals, oil and gas | 14 | 12 | 2 | 28 | 24 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
Products from international operations(2) | 10 | 10 | — | 17 | 13 | 4 | ||||||||||||||
Other products | 3 | 3 | — | 10 | 12 | (2 | ) | |||||||||||||
Subtotal net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers | 208 | 224 | (16 | ) | 365 | 421 | (56 | ) | ||||||||||||
Intersegment sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
United States | 104 | 225 | (121 | ) | 221 | 452 | (231 | ) | ||||||||||||
Other | 11 | 27 | (16 | ) | 65 | 116 | (51 | ) | ||||||||||||
Subtotal intersegment sales | 115 | 252 | (137 | ) | 286 | 568 | (282 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total sales and revenues | $ | 323 | $ | 476 | $ | (153 | ) | $ | 651 | $ | 989 | $ | (338 | ) | ||||||
Net contribution to earnings | $ | 66 | $ | 103 | $ | (37 | ) | $ | 106 | $ | 215 | $ | (109 | ) | ||||||
(1) | Higher and better use timberland and other non-strategic timberland are sold through Forest Products subsidiaries. |
(2) | Includes logs, plywood and hardwood lumber harvested or produced by our international operations, primarily in South America. |
Comparing Second Quarter 2009 with Second Quarter 2008
In second quarter 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers decreased $16 million – 7 percent. |
• | Intersegment sales decreased $137 million – 54 percent. |
• | Net contribution to earnings decreased $37 million – 36 percent. |
Net sales and revenues – unaffiliated customers
The $16 million decrease in net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers resulted primarily from a 34 percent decrease in Western log sales volumes and 14 percent decrease in price realizations due to weaker domestic and export markets.
These were partially offset by:
• | $24 million increase in land sales and exchanges, including higher and better use lands; and |
• | Southern log sales volumes increased 152 percent, primarily due to sales of fiber logs to International Paper for use at locations that previously were owned by Weyerhaeuser, as well as grade log sales to domestic customers. |
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Intersegment sales
The $137 million decrease in intersegment sales was primarily due to the following:
• | Fewer Weyerhaeuser mills in operation as a result of the recent closures and curtailments of several Wood Products operations in the United States; and |
• | Sales to Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling operations became third-party sales after we sold that business to International Paper in August 2008. |
Net contribution to earnings
The $37 million decrease in net contribution to earnings consisted of:
• | $45 million due to lower domestic and export prices and |
• | $32 million due to 35 percent reduced harvest in the West and 23 percent reduced harvest in the South. |
These decreases were partially offset by:
• | $21 million increase in recorded gains on the sale of non-strategic land; and |
• | $21 million reduction of operating costs, which includes less salvage logging, lower diesel costs and reduced spending on roads and silviculture. |
Comparing Year-to-Date 2009 with Year-to-Date 2008
During year-to-date 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers decreased $56 million – 13 percent. |
• | Intersegment sales decreased $282 million – 50 percent. |
• | Net contribution to earnings decreased $109 million – 51 percent. |
Net sales and revenues – unaffiliated customers
The $56 million decrease in net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers resulted primarily from the following:
• | Western log sales volumes decreased 31 percent and price realizations decreased 9 percent due to weaker domestic and export markets. |
• | Canadian log sales volumes decreased 84 percent due to lower logging levels in all provinces as a result of fewer manufacturing operations and production curtailments. |
These decreases were partially offset by:
• | Southern log sales volumes increased 125 percent, primarily due to sales of fiber logs to International Paper for use at locations that previously were owned by Weyerhaeuser, as well as grade log sales to domestic customers; and |
• | Average price realizations in the South increased 8 percent due to mix. |
Intersegment sales
The $282 million decrease in intersegment sales was primarily due to the following:
• | Fewer Weyerhaeuser mills in operation as a result of the recent closures and curtailments of several Wood Products operations in the United States; and |
• | Sales to Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling operations became third-party sales after we sold that business to International Paper in August 2008. |
Net contribution to earnings
The $109 million decrease in net contribution to earnings consisted of:
• | $74 million due to lower domestic and export prices in the West and South, and |
• | $69 million due to 36 percent reduced harvest in the West and 25 percent reduced harvest in the South. |
These were partially offset by:
• | $18 million reduction of operating costs which includes less salvage logging, lower diesel costs and reduced spending on roads and silviculture; |
• | $14 million gain on appreciated timberland property that was donated to the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation. This gain is offset on a consolidated basis in the Corporate and Other segment; and |
• | $12 million reduction in selling, general and administrative costs. |
Our Outlook
Excluding the effect of non-strategic land sales, we expect third quarter earnings from the segment to be lower than second quarter due to additional harvest deferrals and lower log sales realizations.
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THIRD-PARTY LOG SALES VOLUMES AND FEE HARVEST VOLUMES
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||
VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||
Third party log sales – cubic meters: | ||||||||||||||
West | 1,283 | 1,954 | (671 | ) | 2,373 | 3,431 | (1,058 | ) | ||||||
South | 1,062 | 421 | 641 | 1,831 | 814 | 1,017 | ||||||||
Canada | 3 | 76 | (73 | ) | 67 | 415 | (348 | ) | ||||||
International | 73 | 98 | (25 | ) | 150 | 128 | 22 | |||||||
Total | 2,421 | 2,549 | (128 | ) | 4,421 | 4,788 | (367 | ) | ||||||
Fee depletion – cubic meters: | ||||||||||||||
West | 1,910 | 2,921 | (1,011 | ) | 3,588 | 5,599 | (2,011 | ) | ||||||
South | 2,495 | 3,239 | (744 | ) | 4,875 | 6,484 | (1,609 | ) | ||||||
Total | 4,405 | 6,160 | (1,755 | ) | 8,463 | 12,083 | (3,620 | ) | ||||||
WOOD PRODUCTS
How We Did Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2009
Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers and net contribution to earnings for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008:
NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – WOOD PRODUCTS
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net sales and revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Softwood lumber | $ | 229 | $ | 403 | $ | (174 | ) | $ | 451 | $ | 764 | $ | (313 | ) | ||||||||||
Engineered solid section | 62 | 121 | (59 | ) | 117 | 226 | (109 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Engineered I-joists | 43 | 86 | (43 | ) | 76 | 159 | (83 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Oriented strand board | 58 | 110 | (52 | ) | 113 | 215 | (102 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Plywood | 22 | 59 | (37 | ) | 46 | 116 | (70 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Hardwood lumber | 56 | 80 | (24 | ) | 107 | 160 | (53 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other products produced | 39 | 51 | (12 | ) | 82 | 100 | (18 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other products purchased for resale | 85 | 161 | (76 | ) | 144 | 297 | (153 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 594 | $ | 1,071 | $ | (477 | ) | $ | 1,136 | $ | 2,037 | $ | (901 | ) | ||||||||||
Net contribution to earnings | $ | (162 | ) | $ | (164 | ) | $ | 2 | $ | (428 | ) | $ | (441 | ) | $ | 13 | ||||||||
Comparing Second Quarter 2009 with Second Quarter 2008
In second quarter 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $477 million – 45 percent. |
• | Net contribution to earnings improved $2 million – 1 percent. |
Net sales and revenues
Demand for wood products was significantly weaker in 2009 resulting in significant decreases in shipment volumes for all product lines. It also put downward pressure on prices for all of our product lines. The $477 million decrease in net sales and revenues was primarily due to the following:
• | Softwood lumber average price realizations decreased 21 percent and shipment volumes decreased 28 percent. |
• | Engineered solid section average price realizations decreased 2 percent and shipment volumes decreased 48 percent. |
• | Engineered I-joists average price realizations decreased 5 percent and shipment volumes decreased 48 percent. |
• | Oriented strand board (OSB) average price realizations decreased 10 percent and shipment volumes decreased 41 percent. |
• | Plywood average price realizations decreased 16 percent and shipment volumes decreased 56 percent. |
• | Sales of other products purchased for resale decreased 47 percent primarily due to reduced product offerings. |
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Net contribution to earnings
Second quarter 2009 results were relatively flat compared to second quarter 2008 results. The $2 million increase in net contribution to earnings was primarily due to the following:
• | $47 million decrease in raw materials, as log costs continue to decline; |
• | $38 million decrease in selling and administrative costs as a result of our continued focus on reducing costs; |
• | $16 million decrease in manufacturing and other cost of sales due to portfolio changes and increased operating efficiencies; and |
• | $9 million decrease in asset impairment charges. |
These cost improvements were offset by:
• | $84 million decrease in sales price realizations, especially for lumber, plywood and OSB; |
• | $16 million decrease in contributions from other products purchased for resale as a result of lower sales volumes and reduced product offerings; and |
• | $8 million decrease due to lower shipment volumes for all products. |
Comparing Year-to-Date 2009 with Year-to-Date 2008
During year-to-date 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $901 million – 44 percent. |
• | Net contribution to earnings improved $13 million – 3 percent. |
Net sales and revenues
The $901 million decrease in net sales and revenues was primarily due to the following:
• | Softwood lumber average price realizations decreased 17 percent and shipment volumes decreased 29 percent. |
• | Engineered solid section average price realizations decreased 3 percent and shipment volumes decreased 47 percent. |
• | Engineered I-joists average price realizations decreased 4 percent and shipment volumes decreased 51 percent. |
• | OSB average price realizations decreased 5 percent and shipment volumes decreased 45 percent. |
• | Plywood average price realizations decreased 10 percent and shipment volumes decreased 56 percent. |
• | Sales of other products purchased for resale decreased 52 percent primarily due to lower sales volumes. |
Net contribution to earnings
The $13 million improvement in net contribution to earnings was primarily due to the following:
• | $86 million decrease in raw materials, mainly due to lower log costs; |
• | $57 million decrease in selling and administrative costs as a result of our continued focus on reducing costs; and |
• | $17 million decrease in manufacturing and other cost of sales primarily due to portfolio changes and increased operating efficiencies. |
These cost improvements were mostly offset by:
• | $117 million decrease in sales price realizations, especially lumber and plywood; and |
• | $28 million decrease in contributions from other products purchased for resale as a result of lower sales volumes and reduced product offerings. |
Our Outlook
We expect a smaller loss from operations for the segment in third quarter due to improved operating efficiencies, cost control initiatives, and modest improvements in softwood lumber and oriented strand board prices. We will continue to take additional downtime as necessary to balance supply with demand.
THIRD-PARTY SALES VOLUMES
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||
VOLUMES IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||
Softwood lumber – board feet | 896 | 1,252 | (356 | ) | 1,786 | 2,509 | (723 | ) | ||||||
Engineered solid section – cubic feet | 4 | 6 | (2 | ) | 7 | 12 | (5 | ) | ||||||
Engineered I-Joists – lineal feet | 36 | 70 | (34 | ) | 62 | 126 | (64 | ) | ||||||
Oriented strand board – square feet (3/8”) | 374 | 637 | (263 | ) | 721 | 1,308 | (587 | ) | ||||||
Plywood – square feet (3/8”) | 71 | 160 | (89 | ) | 138 | 314 | (176 | ) | ||||||
Hardwood lumber – board feet | 69 | 88 | (19 | ) | 127 | 175 | (48 | ) |
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TOTAL PRODUCTION VOLUMES
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||
VOLUMES IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||
Softwood lumber – board feet | 792 | 1,180 | (388 | ) | 1,653 | 2,367 | (714 | ) | ||||||
Engineered solid section – cubic feet | 3 | 6 | (3 | ) | 5 | 12 | (7 | ) | ||||||
Engineered I-Joists – lineal feet | 24 | 61 | (37 | ) | 44 | 119 | (75 | ) | ||||||
Oriented strand board – square feet (3/8”) | 369 | 670 | (301 | ) | 704 | 1,367 | (663 | ) | ||||||
Plywood – square feet (3/8”) | 37 | 95 | (58 | ) | 65 | 169 | (104 | ) | ||||||
Hardwood lumber – board feet | 48 | 67 | (19 | ) | 103 | 138 | (35 | ) |
CELLULOSE FIBERS
How We Did Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2009
Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers and net contribution to earnings for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008:
NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – CELLULOSE FIBERS
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||||||||
Net sales and revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pulp | $ | 255 | $ | 355 | $ | (100 | ) | $ | 536 | $ | 700 | $ | (164 | ) | ||||||
Liquid packaging board | 77 | 74 | 3 | 143 | 141 | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Other products | 17 | 31 | (14 | ) | 34 | 64 | (30 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 349 | $ | 460 | $ | (111 | ) | $ | 713 | $ | 905 | $ | (192 | ) | ||||||
Net contribution to earnings | $ | 100 | $ | 42 | $ | 58 | $ | 131 | $ | 98 | $ | 33 | ||||||||
Comparing Second Quarter 2009 with Second Quarter 2008
In second quarter 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $111 million – 24 percent. |
• | Net contribution to earnings increased $58 million – 138 percent. |
Net sales and revenues
Weaker market demand and a stronger U.S. dollar resulted in fewer product shipments, placing downward pressure on prices. The $111 million decrease in net sales and revenues was primarily due to the following:
• | Pulp price realizations decreased $150 per ton – 19 percent. |
• | Sales volumes for pulp decreased 52,000 tons – 12 percent. |
• | Other product realizations decreased $244 per ton – 38 percent. |
• | Sales volumes of other products decreased 6,000 tons – 13 percent. |
These decreases were partially offset by increased liquid packaging board price realizations of $49 per ton – 5 percent.
Net contribution to earnings
Net contribution to earnings increased $58 million primarily due to the following:
• | $107 million increase due to alternative fuel mixture credits, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Other Liquidity Related Disclosers” for more information related to the alternative fuel mixture credits; |
• | $28 million decrease in freight, fiber and energy costs primarily as a result of lower prices for chips and fuel; and |
• | $22 million decrease in other operating and administrative costs primarily due to cost reduction initiatives. |
Partially offsetting these increases in earnings were the following:
• | $65 million decrease due to lower pulp price realizations and lower pulp sales volumes as global pulp market demand weakened; |
• | $15 million decrease due to lower other product realizations; |
• | $15 million decrease as a result of extended annual outages and increased market downtime to match production with lower demand; and |
• | $10 million decrease due to higher chemical and other operating costs. |
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Comparing Year-to-Date 2009 with Year-to-Date 2008
During year-to-date 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $192 million – 21 percent. |
• | Net contribution to earnings increased $33 million – 34 percent. |
Net sales and revenues
Weaker market demand and a stronger U.S. dollar resulted in fewer product shipments, placing downward pressure on prices. The $192 million decrease in net sales and revenues was primarily due to the following:
• | Pulp price realizations decreased $121 per ton – 15 percent – due to weaker market demand and a stronger U.S. dollar. |
• | Sales volumes for pulp decreased 85,000 tons – 10 percent – due to weaker market demand. |
• | Sales volumes for liquid packaging board decreased approximately 8,000 tons – 5 percent. |
• | Other product realizations decreased $209 per ton – 33 percent. |
• | Sales volumes of other products decreased 22,000 tons – 22 percent. |
These decreases were partially offset by increased liquid packaging price realizations of $69 per ton – 7 percent.
Net contribution to earnings
Net contribution to earnings increased $33 million primarily due to the following:
• | $107 million increase due to alternative fuel mixture credits, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Other Liquidity Related Disclosers” for more information related to the alternative fuel mixture credits; |
• | $35 million decrease in freight, fiber and energy costs primarily related to lower prices for chips and fuel; |
• | $31 million decrease in other operating costs, primarily as a result of cost reduction initiatives; |
• | $14 million decrease in costs for Canadian manufacturing operations primarily due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar; and |
• | $10 million increase in liquid packaging board price realizations. |
Partially offsetting these increases in earnings were the following:
• | $109 million decrease due to lower pulp prices and lower pulp sales volumes as global pulp market demand weakened; |
• | $25 million decrease as a result of extended annual outages and increased market downtime to match production with lower demand; |
• | $19 million decrease due to higher chemical and other operating costs; and |
• | $15 million decrease due to lower other product realizations. |
Our Outlook
We expect third quarter earnings from operations for the segment to be higher than second quarter, primarily due to less maintenance downtime and continued cost control.
THIRD-PARTY SALES VOLUMES
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||
VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||
Pulp – air-dry metric tons | 395 | 447 | (52 | ) | 804 | 889 | (85 | ) | ||||||
Liquid packaging board – tons | 77 | 78 | (1 | ) | 141 | 149 | (8 | ) |
TOTAL PRODUCTION VOLUMES
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||
VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||
Pulp – air-dry metric tons | 368 | 417 | (49 | ) | 783 | 872 | (89 | ) | ||||||
Liquid packaging board - tons | 77 | 77 | — | 142 | 141 | 1 |
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REAL ESTATE
How We Did Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2009
Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues and net contribution to earnings for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008:
NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – REAL ESTATE
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net sales and revenues: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Single-family housing | $ | 180 | 346 | $ | (166 | ) | $ | 342 | $ | 683 | $ | (341 | ) | |||||||||||
Land development | 18 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 30 | (3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Other | 1 | 2 | (1 | ) | 2 | 12 | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 199 | $ | 354 | $ | (155 | ) | $ | 371 | $ | 725 | $ | (354 | ) | ||||||||||
Net contribution to earnings | $ | (50 | ) | $ | (337 | ) | $ | 287 | $ | (146 | ) | $ | (411 | ) | $ | 265 | ||||||||
Here is a comparison of key statistics related to our single-family operations for the quarters and year-to-date periods ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008:
SUMMARY OF SINGLE-FAMILY STATISTICS
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | |||||||||||||||||||||
JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||
Homes sold | 790 | 748 | �� | 42 | 1,245 | 1,674 | (429 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Homes closed | 464 | 869 | (405 | ) | 893 | 1,713 | (820 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Homes sold but not closed (backlog) | 910 | 1,185 | (275 | ) | 910 | 1,185 | (275 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Cancellation rate | 19.1 | % | 31.2 | % | (12.1 | )% | 22.5 | % | 28.4 | % | (5.9 | )% | ||||||||||||
Buyer traffic | 19,574 | 29,524 | (9,950 | ) | 38,622 | 62,811 | (24,189 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Average price of homes closed | $ | 388,000 | $ | 399,000 | $ | (11,000 | ) | $ | 383,000 | $ | 399,000 | $ | (16,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Single-family gross margin – excluding impairments (%)(1) | 15.2 | % | 11.9 | % | 3.3 | % | 12.6 | % | 13.2 | % | (0.6 | )% |
(1) | Single-family gross margin excluding impairments equals revenue less cost of sales and period costs other than impairments. |
Comparing Second Quarter 2009 with Second Quarter 2008
In second quarter 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $155 million – 44 percent. |
• | Net contribution to earnings increased $287 million – 85 percent. |
Net sales and revenues
The $155 million decrease in net sales and revenues resulted primarily from:
• | Home closings decreased 47 percent to 464 in second quarter 2009 from 869 in second quarter 2008. |
• | Average prices of single-family homes closed decreased 3 percent to $388,000 in second quarter 2009 from $399,000 in second quarter 2008, reflecting pricing pressure from a very competitive new home sales environment, and a shift in mix as a greater proportion of 2009 sales were to first-time home buyers. |
These decreases in net sales and revenues were partially offset by a $12 million increase in revenues from land and lots sales. Land and lots sales are a routine part of our home building and land development business, but they do not occur evenly throughout the year.
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Net contribution to earnings
The $287 million increase in net contribution to earnings resulted primarily from:
• | $261 million decrease in impairments and other related charges attributable to Weyerhaeuser shareholders; |
• | $27 million decrease in selling and general and administrative expenses due to lower sales volumes and cost cutting measures, including reductions in headcount; |
• | $9 million increase from a gain on the sale of partnership interests; and |
• | $8 million increase in contribution from land and lot sales. |
These increases to net contribution to earnings were partially offset by an $11 million decrease – 25 percent – in contribution from single-family operations. The net contribution reflects a $21 million decrease as a result of fewer closings, partially offset by a $10 million benefit as a result of improved margins due to the mix of homes closed. Changes in mix reflect changes in product lines (entry-level homes versus move-up products) or changes in geographic markets where the closings occur.
Comparing Year-to-Date 2009 with Year-to-Date 2008
During year-to-date 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $354 million – 49 percent. |
• | Net contribution to earnings increased $265 million – 64 percent. |
Net sales and revenues
The $354 million decrease in net sales and revenues resulted primarily from:
• | Home closings decreased 48 percent to 893 in first half 2009 from 1,713 in first half 2008; and |
• | Average prices of single-family homes closed decreased 4 percent to $383,000 in first half 2009 from $399,000 in first half 2008, reflecting pricing pressure from a very competitive new home sales environment, and a shift in mix as a greater proportion of 2009 sales were to first-time home buyers. |
Net contribution to earnings
The $265 million increase in net contribution to earnings resulted primarily from:
• | $250 million decrease in impairments and other related charges attributable to Weyerhaeuser shareholders; |
• | $42 million decrease in selling and general and administrative expenses due to lower sales volumes and cost cutting measures, including reductions in headcount; |
• | $14 million increase in contribution from land and lot sales; and |
• | $9 million increase from a gain on the sale of partnership interests. |
These increases to net contribution to earnings were partially offset by a $44 million decrease – 45 percent – in contribution from single-family operations, primarily as a result of fewer closings.
Our Outlook
We expect a higher loss from homebuilding operations in the third quarter. Home sale closings are expected to be comparable to second quarter levels, with a change in mix resulting in lower average sales prices.
CONTAINERBOARD, PACKAGING AND RECYCLING
On August 4, 2008, we sold our Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling operations to International Paper. Subsequent to third quarter 2008, we no longer have results of operations for the segment.
Here are net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers and net contribution to earnings for the quarter and year-to-date periods ended June 29, 2008:
NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – CONTAINERBOARD, PACKAGING AND RECYCLING
QUARTER ENDED | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | |||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 29, 2008 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||
Net sales and revenues: | ||||||
Containerboard | $ | 118 | $ | 259 | ||
Packaging | 1,074 | 2,061 | ||||
Recycling | 121 | 234 | ||||
Kraft bags and sacks | 24 | 47 | ||||
Other products | 38 | 71 | ||||
Total | $ | 1,375 | $ | 2,672 | ||
Net contribution to earnings | $ | 105 | $ | 194 | ||
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CORPORATE AND OTHER
Our Corporate and Other segment includes:
• | governance related corporate support activities and company wide initiatives, such as major information technology deployments; |
• | transportation operations, including Westwood Shipping Lines and five short line railroads; and |
• | results of international operations that have been disposed of and results of our investment in Uruguay prior to its restructuring in second quarter 2008. |
We also may record gains or charges in the Corporate and Other segment related to dispositions or events that are not related to an individual operating segment.
How We Did Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2009
Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues and net contribution to earnings for the quarters and year-to-date period ended June 30, 2009, and June 29, 2008:
NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTIONS TO EARNINGS – CORPORATE AND OTHER
QUARTER ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | AMOUNT OF CHANGE | ||||||||||||||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | 2009 VS. 2008 | |||||||||||||||
Net sales and revenues | $ | 41 | $ | 126 | $ | (85 | ) | $ | 81 | $ | 243 | $ | (162 | ) | |||||||
Net contribution to earnings | $ | 13 | $ | 111 | $ | (98 | ) | $ | (30 | ) | $ | 70 | $ | (100 | ) | ||||||
Comparing Second Quarter 2009 with Second Quarter 2008
In second quarter 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $85 million – 67 percent. |
• | Net contributions to earnings decreased $98 million – 88 percent. |
Net sales and revenues
The $85 million decrease in net sales and revenues consisted of:
• | $60 million decrease related to Australian operations that were sold in third quarter 2008; and |
• | $25 million decrease in revenues from our Westwood shipping operations mainly due to reductions in volumes, freight rates and fuel surcharge income. |
Net contribution to earnings
Net contribution to earnings decreased $98 million, primarily resulting from the following:
• | $101 million due to 2008 recognition of a gain from restructuring our joint ventures in Uruguay; |
• | $52 million from 2008 changes in our postretirement plans for current salaried employees; and |
• | $23 million decrease in earnings from Westwood Shipping operations and international and other operations that have been disposed of. |
These decreases were partially offset by the following:
• | $22 million decrease in impairments of capitalized interest related to Real Estate assets; |
• | $20 million increase related to litigation and insurance reimbursements received in 2009; |
• | $18 million for the 2009 sale of assets from a closed location; and |
• | $17 million increase in foreign exchange gains, primarily resulting from changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar. |
Comparing Year-to-Date 2009 with Year-to-Date 2008
During year-to-date 2009:
• | Net sales and revenues decreased $162 million – 67 percent. |
• | Net contributions to earnings decreased $100 million. |
Net sales and revenues
The $162 million decrease in net sales and revenues consisted of:
• | $115 million decrease related to Australian operations that were sold in third quarter 2008; and |
• | $48 million decrease in revenues from our Westwood shipping operations mainly due to reductions in volumes, freight rates and fuel surcharge income. |
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Net contribution to earnings
Net contribution to earnings decreased $100 million, primarily as a result of the following:
• | $101 million due to 2008 recognition of a gain from restructuring our joint ventures in Uruguay; |
• | $52 million from 2008 changes in our postretirement plans for current salaried employees; |
• | $24 million increase in charges for restructuring activities, including pension curtailments; |
• | $20 million decrease in earnings from international operations that were disposed of in 2008; and |
• | $16 million charge in first quarter 2009 for the market value of timberland property donated to the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation. |
These decreases were partially offset by the following:
• | $27 million decrease in impairments of capitalized interest related to Real Estate assets; |
• | $23 million increase in earnings from foreign exchange, primarily resulting from changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the Canadian dollar; |
• | $22 million increase related to litigation and insurance reimbursements received in 2009; |
• | $20 million decrease in environmental remediation charges – 2008 included a $17 million charge to adjust the environmental remediation reserve to include additional years during which we are required to perform ongoing monitoring activities at certain sites; |
• | $18 million increase for the sale of assets from a closed location; and |
• | $17 million decrease in administrative costs as a result of implementing company cost savings initiatives. |
INTEREST EXPENSE
Including Real Estate and discontinued operations, our interest expense incurred was:
• | $114 million during second quarter and $229 million during first half 2009, respectively. |
• | $141 million during second quarter and $285 million during first half 2008, respectively. |
Interest expense incurred decreased primarily due to reductions in our debt during 2008.
INCOME TAXES
Our effective income tax rates for continuing operations were:
• | 36.7 percent for 2009 and |
• | 37.5 percent for 2008. |
The income tax rate for continuing operations is higher than the statutory rate because we are in a pretax loss situation receiving a tax benefit. Our income tax credits and other permanent tax deductions are increasing our 2008 and 2009 tax benefits.
The expected rate for first half 2009 excludes the following:
• | $6 million tax charge related to interest on unrecognized tax benefits and |
• | $2 million tax benefit due to state tax law and rate changes. |
In 2008, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits decreased by $14 million due to the lapse of applicable statutes of limitation. There was no tax provision on the second quarter 2008 gain in Uruguay primarily due to a forestry exemption from income taxes and the fact that these assets are considered indefinitely invested.
We have assessed the realizability of deferred tax assets and recorded valuation allowances where appropriate. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized and considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities (including the effect of available carryback and carryforward periods), projected future taxable income, and tax-planning strategies.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We are committed to maintaining a sound and conservative capital structure which enables us to:
• | protect the interests of our shareholders and lenders and |
• | have access at all times to all major financial markets. |
Two important elements of our policy governing capital structure include:
• | viewing the capital structure of Forest Products separately from that of Real Estate given the very different nature of their assets and business activity and |
• | minimizing liquidity risk by managing a combination of maturing short-term and long-term debt. |
The amount of debt and equity for Forest Products and Real Estate will reflect the following:
• | basic earnings capacity and |
• | liquidity characteristics of their respective assets. |
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CASH FROM OPERATIONS
Cash from operations includes:
• | cash received from customers; |
• | cash paid to employees, suppliers and others; |
• | cash paid for interest on our debt; and |
• | cash paid or received for taxes. |
Consolidated net cash used by our operations was:
• | $310 million in 2009 and |
• | $92 million in 2008. |
Comparing 2009 with 2008
Consolidated net cash used by our operations in 2009 increased $218 million due primarily to the following:
• | Cash we received from customers decreased approximately $4.2 billion primarily due to the following: |
• | We sold our Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling business in August of 2008. |
• | Sales from our Wood Products and Real Estate segments decreased significantly in 2009 due to the continued deterioration of the U.S. housing market. |
• | Sales from our Cellulose Fibers and Timberlands segments decreased in 2009 due to weaker market conditions. |
• | Cash paid to employees, suppliers and others declined approximately $4.0 billion, primarily due to the sale of operations, the closure of facilities and our continued efforts to reduce costs. |
• | Consolidated cash paid for income taxes in 2009 increased by $35 million as compared to 2008. |
CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Cash from investing activities includes:
• | acquisitions of property, equipment, timberlands and reforestation; |
• | investments in or distribution from equity affiliates; |
• | proceeds from sale of assets and operations; and |
• | purchases and redemptions of short-term investments. |
Summary of Capital Spending by Business Segment – Excluding Real Estate
YEAR-TO-DATE ENDED | ||||||
DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS | JUNE 30, 2009 | JUNE 29, 2008 | ||||
Timberlands | $ | 49 | $ | 36 | ||
Wood Products | 29 | 54 | ||||
Cellulose Fibers | 18 | 23 | ||||
Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling | — | 81 | ||||
Corporate and Other | 11 | 38 | ||||
Total | $ | 107 | $ | 232 | ||
We anticipate that our capital expenditures for 2009 – excluding acquisitions and our Real Estate segment – will be approximately $200 million. However, that could change due to:
• | future economic conditions, |
• | weather and |
• | timing of equipment purchases. |
Proceeds from the Sale of Nonstrategic Assets
Proceeds received from the sale of nonstrategic assets in 2009 included $20 million from the sale of our closed Honolulu box plant. In 2008 we received $62 million from the sale of certain wood products distribution facilities in the United States.
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CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash from financing activities includes:
• | issuances and payment of long-term debt, |
• | borrowings and payments under revolving lines of credit, |
• | changes in our book overdrafts, |
• | proceeds from stock offerings and option exercises and |
• | payment of cash dividends. |
Long-term debt and revolving credit facilities
There were no net proceeds from the issuance of debt or from borrowings (repayments) under our available credit facilities in 2009. Proceeds from the issuance of debt in 2008 were $830 million.
Weyerhaeuser Company and Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company (WRECO) have two multi-year revolving credit facility agreements: a $1.2 billion revolving credit facility that expires in March 2010 and a $1.0 billion 5-year revolving credit facility that expires in December 2011 (collectively the Credit Facilities). WRECO can borrow up to $400 million under each of these facilities. Neither of the entities is a guarantor of the borrowing of the other under either of the Credit Facilities.
On May 6, 2009, Moody’s Investors Service changed its rating of Weyerhaeuser Company’s debt to Ba1 (stable) from Baa2. We do not expect this to have a material effect on our near-term results.
On June 22, 2009, Dominion Bond Rating Service (DBRS) changed the trend on the ratings for our debt to Negative from Stable, including our Issuer Rating of BBB (high). We do not expect this to have a material effect on our near-term results.
Debt covenants
As of June 30, 2009, Weyerhaeuser Company and WRECO:
• | had no borrowings outstanding under the credit facilities and |
• | were in compliance with the credit facility covenants. |
Weyerhaeuser Company Covenants:
Key covenants related to Weyerhaeuser Company include the requirement to maintain:
• | a minimum defined net worth of $3.75 billion and |
• | a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 65 percent or less. |
Weyerhaeuser Company’s defined net worth is comprised of:
• | total Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest, |
• | plus or minus accumulated comprehensive loss balance related to deferred pension and postretirement income or expense, |
• | minus Weyerhaeuser Company’s investment in subsidiaries in our Real Estate segment or other unrestricted subsidiaries. |
Total Weyerhaeuser Company capitalization is comprised of:
• | total Weyerhaeuser Company (excluding WRECO) debt |
• | plus total defined net worth. |
As of June 30, 2009, Weyerhaeuser Company had:
• | a defined net worth of $4.31 billion and |
• | a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 56.4 percent. |
Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company Covenants
Key covenants related to WRECO revolving credit facilities and medium-term notes include the requirement to maintain:
• | a minimum defined net worth of $100 million, |
• | a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 80 percent or less and |
• | Weyerhaeuser Company or a subsidiary must own at least 79 percent of WRECO. |
WRECO’s defined net worth is:
• | total WRECO shareholders’ interest, |
• | minus intangible assets, |
• | minus WRECO’s investment in joint ventures and partnerships. |
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Total WRECO defined debt is:
• | total WRECO debt – including any intercompany debt |
• | plus outstanding WRECO guarantees and letters of credit. |
Total WRECO capitalization is defined as:
• | total WRECO defined debt and |
• | total WRECO defined net worth. |
As of June 30, 2009, WRECO had:
• | a defined net worth of $876 million and |
• | a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 60.8 percent. |
There are no other significant financial debt covenants related to our third party debt for either Weyerhaeuser Company or WRECO.
Paying dividends and repurchasing stock
We paid dividends of:
• | $106 million in 2009 and |
• | $253 million in 2008. |
The decrease in dividends paid is primarily due to the reduction in our quarterly dividend from 60 cents to 25 cents that was announced in December 2008. On July 7, 2009, our board of directors declared a dividend of 5 cents per share payable August 31, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business July 31, 2009.
During 2009, we repurchased 66,691 shares of common stock at a cost of $2 million under the stock-repurchase program authorized by our board of directors in December 2008.
OTHER LIQUIDITY RELATED DISCLOSURES
Alternative Fuel Mixture Credits
The U.S. Internal Revenue Code allows a $0.50 per gallon tax credit for the alternative fuel component of alternative fuel mixtures produced and used as a fuel in a taxpayer’s trade or business. Our application for registration as a blender based on our use of black liquor as an alternative fuel was approved in May 2009. We began blending black liquor (a byproduct of our wood pulping process) and diesel fuel during the first week of April 2009 and have blended and used approximately 215 million gallons of the alternative fuel mixture through June 30, 2009. The alternative fuel mixture credit is currently scheduled to expire on December 31, 2009. We recognized credits of $107 million in second quarter 2009 - of which we have received $76 million of cash and have recorded a receivable of $31 million - for black liquor blended through June 30, 2009.
Pension Plans
Receivables from Pension Trust
During 2008 and first quarter 2009, we provided short-term liquidity to the U.S. pension trust through short-term loans. As of June 30, 2009, we have total receivables from the pension trust of $285 million. These short-term loans have been renewed by the company for an additional six-months. These loans do not affect the net funded status of the pension plans.
Expected Pension Funding
At the end of 2008, we reported that we expected to be required to contribute up to $100 million to at least one of our U.S. qualified pension plans for the 2009 plan year. The contribution would have been required to be funded by September 15, 2010. Based on revised requirements released from the Internal Revenue Service in March 2009, we are no longer required to make any contributions to our U.S. qualified pension plans in 2010 for the 2009 plan year.
In addition, during 2009:
• | We are not required to make any contributions to our U.S. qualified pension plans. |
• | We expect to contribute approximately $19 million to our U.S. nonqualified pension plans. |
• | We are required to contribute approximately $7 million to our Canadian pension plans (registered and nonregistered) in accordance with the minimum funding rules of the respective provincial regulations. In addition, we chose to make additional contributions of approximately $10 million to our largest registered plan during second quarter 2009. |
• | We expect to contribute approximately $64 million to our U.S. and Canadian other postretirement benefit plans. |
Variable Interest Entities
At the end of 2008, we reported that two special purpose entities (SPEs) — Jasmine Forest LLC and Jewell Forest LLC — held letters of credit provided by Dexia Bank Belgium S.A. (Dexia) that were secured by cash deposits in connection with two sales of timberlands by us. On January 19, 2009, Moody’s downgraded Dexia from Aa3 to A1. As a result, the SPEs were required to replace the Dexia letters of credit with letters of credit issued by another bank within 60 days. In first quarter 2009, the Dexia letters of credit supporting Jasmine Forest LLC and Jewell Forest LLC installment notes were replaced with letters of credit from Australia-New Zealand (ANZ) Bank and the deposits supporting the letters of credit were transferred from Dexia to ANZ Bank. The transfer occurred on March 12, 2009.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make judgments and estimates that affect our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.
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In accounting, we base our judgments and estimates on:
• | historical experience and |
• | assumptions we believe are appropriate and reasonable under current circumstances. |
Actual results, however, may differ from the estimated amounts we have recorded. For a full description of our critical accounting policies, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to our critical accounting policies disclosed in our 2008 Annual Report, we have added the following accounting policy.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS: REAL ESTATE
Ordinarily, we review homebuilding long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. We recorded long-lived homebuilding asset impairments and related charges of $979 million in 2008 and $95 million in first half 2009.
Real Estate Held for Development
Real estate held for development includes subdivisions and master planned communities (MPCs). MPCs typically include several product segments such as residential, active adult, retail and commercial. We evaluate impairment at the subdivision or MPC product segment level. Factors that are considered when evaluating a subdivision or MPC product segment for impairment include:
• | gross margins and selling costs on homes closed in recent months; |
• | projected gross margins and selling costs based on our operating budgets; |
• | competitor pricing and incentives in the same or nearby communities; and |
• | trends in average selling prices, discounts, incentives, sales velocity and cancellations. |
We update the undiscounted cash flow forecast for each subdivision and MPC product segment that may be impaired. The undiscounted cash flow forecasts are affected by community-specific factors that include:
• | estimates and timing of future revenues; |
• | estimates and timing of future land development, materials, labor and contractor costs; |
• | community location and desirability, including availability of schools, retail, mass transit and other services; |
• | local economic and demographic trends regarding employment, new jobs and taxes; |
• | competitor presence, product types, future competition, pricing, incentives and discounts; and |
• | land availability, number of lots we own or control, entitlement restrictions and alternative uses. |
The carrying amount of each subdivision and MPC product segment is written down to fair value when the forecasted cash flows are less than the carrying amount of a subdivision or MPC product segment. An impairment charge for a subdivision or MPC product segment is allocated to each lot in the community in the same manner as land and development costs are allocated to each lot.
Real Estate Held for Sale
Real estate held for sale includes homes that have been completed and land that we intend to sell. We regularly sell land or lots that do not fit our value proposition or development plans.
The carrying amount of real estate held for sale is reduced to fair value less estimated costs to sell if the forecasted net proceeds are less than the carrying amount. The fair value analysis is affected by local market economic conditions, demographic factors and competitor actions, and is inherently uncertain. Actual net proceeds can differ from the estimates. The carrying amount of real estate held for sale is evaluated quarterly.
Market Approach
We use the market approach to determine fair value of real estate held for development and held for sale when information for comparable assets is available. This approach is commonly used for our active projects where we are selling product. We typically use:
• | sales prices for comparable assets, |
• | market studies, |
• | appraisals or |
• | legitimate offers. |
Income Approach
We generally use the income approach to determine fair value of real estate for our inactive projects. The income approach uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts (for example, cash flows or earnings) to a single present amount (discounted). The fair value measurement is based on the value indicated by current market expectations regarding those future estimated cash inflows and outflows. We use present value techniques based on discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the assets and related estimated cash flow streams. Discount rates applied to the estimated future cash flows of our homebuilding assets in first half 2009 ranged from 12 percent to 21 percent. The income approach relies on management judgment regarding the various inputs to the undiscounted cash flow forecasts.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
No changes occurred during first half 2009 that had a material effect on the information relating to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk that was provided in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
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EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Disclosure controls are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS
No changes occurred in the company’s internal control over financial reporting during second quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Refer to “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 15: Legal Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies.”
Results of operations and cash flows for our Cellulose Fibers segment for the current reporting period significantly benefited from Alternative Fuel Mixture Credits resulting from our qualification and registration as a producer and user of specified alternative fuel mixtures with the IRS. The Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit currently is scheduled to expire December 31, 2009. Changes to the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, such as earlier termination of the credit, repeal of the application of the credit to black liquor or decrease in credit amount, could materially affect cash flows and operating results during second half 2009.
See our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K for other risk factors that effect our business.
UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
In December 2008, we announced a stock-repurchase program under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $250 million of outstanding shares. As of June 30, 2009, we had repurchased a total of 66,691 shares of common stock for approximately $2 million under the program. These repurchases took place during first quarter 2009 and all common stock purchases under the program were made in open-market transactions. There were no common share repurchases during second quarter 2009.
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SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Matters voted upon and votes cast at the annual meeting of shareholders of Weyerhaeuser Company held on Thursday, April 16, 2009, were:
The election of Debra Cafaro, Nicole Piasecki, Mark Emmert, Daniel Fulton and Wayne Murdy to the board of directors.
For | Against | Abstain | ||||
Cafaro | 178,939,125 | 12,498,047 | 539,439 | |||
Piasecki | 178,802,039 | 12,559,389 | 615,183 | |||
Emmert | 179,047,919 | 12,272,940 | 655,752 | |||
Fulton | 179,626,765 | 11,764,993 | 584,853 | |||
Murdy | 189,002,574 | 2,263,634 | 710,403 |
The terms of John Kieckhefer, Arnold Langbo, Richard Sinkfield, D. Michael Steuert, James Sullivan, Kim Williams and Charles Williamson continued after the annual meeting.
For | Against | Abstain | Broker Non-Votes | |||||
Proposal relating to the chairman position | 104,318,948 | 69,657,286 | 873,105 | 17,127,272 | ||||
Proposal relating to the adoption of a simple majority vote | 148,516,772 | 25,798,870 | 533,698 | 17,127,271 | ||||
Proposal relating to the approval, on an advisory basis, of the appointment of the independent auditors | 188,976,855 | 2,475,310 | 524,443 | — |
12. | Statements regarding computation of ratios | |
31. | Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended | |
32. | Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350) | |
100.INS | XBRL Instance Document | |
100.SCH | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
100.CAL | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
100.DEF | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
100.LAB | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
100.PRE | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
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