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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 September 29, 2001
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OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
- --- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0-22684
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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan 38-1465835
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
2801 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (616) 364-6161
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NONE
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Indicate the number of shares of each of the issuer's classes of common stock,
as of the latest practicable date:
Class Outstanding as of November 1, 2001
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Common stock, no par value 19,787,835
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INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at September 29, 2001
and December 30, 2000. 3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings for the Three and
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2001 and September 23, 2000. 4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine
Months Ended September 29, 2001 and September 23, 2000. 5
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. 6-8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations. 9-18
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 19
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION.
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. 20
Item 2. Changes in Securities. 20
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities - NONE.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - NONE
Item 5. Other Information - NONE.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K - NONE.
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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
September 29, December 30,
2001 2000
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents.................................................. $ 6,310 $ 2,392
Restricted cash equivalents................................................ 411 1,364
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
$2,159 and $1,340)....................................................... 125,150 64,386
Inventories:
Raw materials......................................................... 41,558 41,885
Finished goods........................................................ 80,670 81,306
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122,228 123,191
Other current assets....................................................... 7,410 9,026
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS.............................................. 261,509 200,359
OTHER ASSETS.................................................................... 11,572 11,392
GOODWILL AND NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS, NET........................................ 113,652 105,579
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Property, plant and equipment.............................................. 279,070 256,658
Accumulated depreciation and amortization.................................. (101,126) (88,668)
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET................................ 177,944 167,990
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TOTAL ASSETS.................................................................... $ 564,677 $ 485,320
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short-term debt............................................................ $ 669 $ 1,270
Accounts payable........................................................... 57,757 35,589
Accrued liabilities:
Compensation and benefits............................................. 32,445 29,423
Other ................................................................ 17,821 4,973
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations............ 20,952 8,783
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES......................................... 129,644 80,038
LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE
OBLIGATIONS, less current portion.............................................. 152,807 150,807
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES........................................................... 9,139 9,092
OTHER LIABILITIES............................................................... 9,589 9,614
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TOTAL LIABILITIES................................................. 301,179 249,551
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, no par value; shares authorized 1,000,000; issued
and outstanding, none
Common stock, no par value; shares authorized 40,000,000; issued
and outstanding, 19,785,280 and 19,719,114............................... 19,785 19,719
Additional paid-in capital................................................. 80,636 79,800
Retained earnings.......................................................... 163,449 136,645
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings................................... 783 860
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264,653 237,024
Officers' stock notes receivable........................................... (1,155) (1,225)
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY........................................ 263,498 235,769
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY...................................... $ 564,677 $ 485,320
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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September 29, September 23, September 29, September 23,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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NET SALES ................................... $ 432,689 $ 371,030 $ 1,203,675 $ 1,106,680
COST OF GOODS SOLD............................... 376,507 322,103 1,037,977 960,044
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GROSS PROFIT..................................... 56,182 48,927 165,698 146,636
SELLING, GENERAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES........................ 37,525 31,885 108,667 91,248
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EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS......................... 18,657 17,042 57,031 55,388
INTEREST, NET:
Interest expense............................ 2,948 3,648 9,686 10,423
Interest income............................. (151) (135) (468) (381)
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2,797 3,513 9,218 10,042
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EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES,
MINORITY INTEREST AND EQUITY IN
EARNINGS (LOSS) OF INVESTEE.................... 15,860 13,529 47,813 45,346
INCOME TAXES..................................... 5,519 5,177 17,554 17,693
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EARNINGS BEFORE MINORITY
INTEREST AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS
(LOSS) OF INVESTEE............................. 10,341 8,352 30,259 27,653
MINORITY INTEREST................................ (618) (144) (1,479) (474)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS (LOSS)
OF INVESTEE.................................... 85 (60) 243 (33)
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NET EARNINGS..................................... $ 9,808 $ 8,148 $ 29,023 $ 27,146
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EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC....................... $ 0.50 $ 0.40 $ 1.47 $ 1.35
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED..................... $ 0.48 $ 0.40 $ 1.43 $ 1.32
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING.................................... 19,803 20,123 19,769 20,134
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES
OUTSTANDING WITH COMMON
STOCK EQUIVALENTS.............................. 20,450 20,481 20,360 20,502
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Nine Months Ended
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September 29, September 23,
2001 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings .................................................................... $ 29,023 $ 27,146
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation................................................................. 14,586 12,361
Amortization of non-compete agreements and goodwill.......................... 3,348 2,673
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment................................ 588 72
Changes in:
Accounts receivable........................................................ (52,660) (21,470)
Inventories................................................................ 3,891 22,053
Accounts payable........................................................... 20,786 6,822
Accrued liabilities and other.............................................. 15,096 7,901
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NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES........................................... 34,658 57,558
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment........................................ (22,166) (23,677)
Acquisitions, net of cash received................................................ (21,559) (32,561)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment............................... 886 642
Other............................................................................. 1,608 (816)
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NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES........................................... (41,231) (56,412)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings of notes payable and revolving credit facilities................... 23,106 11,950
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt.......................................... 2,118
Repayment of long-term debt....................................................... (9,838) (7,535)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock............................................ 827 431
Distributions to minority shareholder............................................. (1,275)
Dividends paid to shareholders.................................................... (792) (808)
Repurchase of common stock........................................................ (1,537) (3,628)
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NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES........................................... 10,491 2,528
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS........................................... 3,918 3,674
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR...................................... 2,392 4,106
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD.......................................... $ 6,310 $ 7,780
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest..................................................................... $ 7,590 $ 7,776
Income taxes................................................................. 9,169 7,624
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant and equipment acquired through capital leases..................... $ 248 $ 220
NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Stock exchanged for note receivable............................................... $ 801
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
A. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial
statements (the "Financial Statements") of Universal Forest Products,
Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and
partnerships (together, the "Company"), have been prepared pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Accordingly, the Financial Statements do not include all of the
information and footnotes normally included in the annual consolidated
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles. All significant intercompany transactions and
balances have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting has been
used for our less than 50% owned affiliates.
In management's opinion, the Financial Statements contain all material
adjustments necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial
position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the
interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring
nature. These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements, and footnotes thereto, included in the
Company's Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 30, 2000.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the Financial Statements for
2000 to conform to the classifications used in 2001.
B. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income consists of net income and foreign currency
translation adjustments. Comprehensive income was approximately $9.7
million and $8.1 million for the quarters ended September 29, 2001 and
September 23, 2000, respectively. During the nine months ended September
29, 2001 and September 23, 2000, comprehensive income was approximately
$28.9 million and $27.3 million, respectively.
C. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
A reconciliation of the changes in the numerator and the denominator from
the calculation of basic EPS to the calculation of diluted EPS follows
(in thousands, except per share data):
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
Three Months Ended 09/29/01 Three Months Ended 09/23/00
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Per Per
Income Shares Share Income Shares Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
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NET EARNINGS................... $ 9,808 $ 8,148
EPS - BASIC
Income available to
common stockholders.......... 9,808 19,803 $0.50 8,148 20,123 $0.40
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EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
Options........................ 647 358
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EPS - DILUTED
Income available to
common stockholders and
assumed options
exercised.................... $ 9,808 20,450 $0.48 $ 8,148 20,481 $0.40
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Nine Months Ended 09/29/01 Nine Months Ended 09/23/00
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Per Per
Income Shares Share Income Shares Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
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NET EARNINGS................... $ 29,023 $ 27,146
EPS - BASIC
Income available to
common stockholders.......... 29,023 19,769 $1.47 27,146 20,134 $1.35
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EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES
Options........................ 591 368
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EPS - DILUTED
Income available to
common stockholders and
assumed options
exercised.................... $ 29,023 20,360 $1.43 $ 27,146 20,502 $1.32
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Options to purchase 402,310 shares of common stock at exercise prices
ranging from $19.75 to $36.01 were outstanding at September 29, 2001, but
were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the quarter and
nine months ended September 29, 2001 because the options' exercise prices
were greater than the average market price of the common stock and,
therefore, would be antidilutive.
D. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets" ("SFAS 142"). This statement changes the accounting and reporting
for goodwill and other intangible assets. Upon
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
adoption of this statement, goodwill will no longer be amortized, however
tests for impairment will be performed annually or when a triggering
event occurs. This statement will apply to assets acquired after June 30,
2001, and existing goodwill and other intangible assets upon the adoption
of SFAS 142, in fiscal 2002. Pre-tax amortization of goodwill, for the
nine months ended September 29, 2001, was $2.6 million. We are evaluating
the effect of SFAS 142 on our consolidated financial statements.
E. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On February 28, 2001, one of our subsidiaries acquired 50% of the assets
of D&R Framing Contractors ("D&R") of Englewood, Colorado. The total
purchase price was approximately $7.6 million. The excess of the purchase
price over the estimated fair value of the acquired assets, assumed
liabilities and minority interest was $7.0 million, and has been recorded
as goodwill. D&R's results of operations are included in our consolidated
condensed financial statements since the date of acquisition.
On March 2, 2001, one of our subsidiaries acquired the remaining 50% of
ECJW Holdings, Inc. and its two subsidiaries, Thorndale Roof Systems,
Inc. and Edcor Floor Systems, Inc. (collectively "TED"). The purchase
price for the remaining stock of TED was approximately $3.5 million. The
excess of the purchase price over the previously recorded minority
interest was $2.3 million, and has been recorded as goodwill. TED's
results of operations are included in our consolidated condensed
financial statements since the date of the initial acquisition.
On June 1, 2001, several of our subsidiaries acquired certain assets of
the Superior Truss Division of Banks Corporation ("Superior"). The assets
include operations in Syracuse, Indiana and Minneota, Minnesota which
serve the site-built construction market. The total purchase price for
the assets was approximately $11.0 million. The excess of the purchase
price over the estimated fair value of the acquired assets was $2.1
million and has been recorded as goodwill. Superior's results of
operations are included in our consolidated condensed financial
statements since the date of acquisition.
F. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 15, 2001, one of our subsidiaries acquired the assets of P&R
Truss Company, Inc. of Clinton, New York and the stock of P&R
Truss-Sidney, Inc. ("P&R"). P&R has facilities in Auburn, Chaffee, Hudson
and Sidney, New York and offices in Clinton and Wappingers Falls, New
York. The total purchase price was approximately $21.0 million.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
RISK FACTORS
Included in this report are certain forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking
statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management, together with
information available to us when the statements were made. Future results could
differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements as a
result of, among other things, the factors set forth below and certain economic
and business factors which may be beyond our control. Investors are cautioned
that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRICE OF LUMBER. We experience
significant fluctuations in the cost of commodity lumber products from primary
producers. A variety of factors over which we have no control, including
government regulations, environmental regulations, weather conditions, economic
conditions and natural disasters, impact the cost of lumber products and our
selling prices. While we attempt to minimize our risk from severe price
fluctuations, substantial, prolonged trends in lumber prices can affect our
financial results. We anticipate that these fluctuations will continue in the
future. Management utilizes the Random Lengths composite price (see
"Fluctuations in Lumber Prices"), which is a weighted average of nine key
framing lumber prices chosen from major producing areas and species, as a broad
measure of price movement in the commodity lumber market ("Lumber Market").
OUR GROWTH MAY BE LIMITED BY THE MARKETS WE SERVE. Our sales growth is
dependent, in part, upon the growth of the markets we serve. If our markets do
not achieve anticipated growth, or if we fail to maintain our market share,
financial results could be impaired. We are subject to competitive selling and
pricing pressures in our major markets. While we are generally aware of our
existing competitors' capabilities, we are subject to entry in our markets by
new competitors, which could negatively impact financial results.
The manufactured housing industry is currently hampered by market
conditions, including an oversupply of product, increased repossessions and
tightened credit policies. A continued downturn in this market could adversely
affect our operating results.
Our ability to achieve growth in sales and margins to the site-built
construction market is somewhat dependent on housing starts. If housing starts
decline significantly, our financial results could be impacted.
We are witnessing consolidation by our customers. These consolidations
will result in a larger portion of our sales being made to some customers and
may limit the customer base we are able to serve.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
OUR GROWTH MAY BE LIMITED BY OUR ABILITY TO MAKE SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITIONS.
A key component of our growth strategy is to complete business combinations.
Business combinations involve inherent risks, including assimilation and
successfully managing growth. While we conduct extensive due diligence and have
taken steps to ensure successful assimilation, factors beyond our control could
influence the results of these acquisitions.
WE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY
REGULATIONS. We are subject to a variety of government regulations which create
a financial burden on us. If additional laws and regulations are enacted in the
future which restrict our ability to manufacture or market our products,
including our preservative-treated products, it could adversely affect our sales
and profits. If existing laws are interpreted differently, it could increase our
financial cost.
The wood preservation process involves the use of a chromated copper
arsenate ("CCA") solution that is applied to wood products under pressure. We
understand, based on published industry reports, that CCA is a safe and
effective product to prolong the use of many of our wood products. We are aware
of allegations that the existence of arsenic in such products presents a threat
to public health. To date, we do not have any evidence supporting the validity
of any of these allegations. Nevertheless, and presumably due to these
allegations, the State of Florida has imposed a moratorium on the use of CCA
treated wood in Florida state parks. The expansion of limits on the use of CCA
treated lumber within Florida or by other states could have a negative impact on
our results of operations.
The United States government suspended the implementation of proposed
changes in the arsenic drinking water standards adopted in the last days of the
Clinton administration. Subsequent to the September period end, the Director of
the Federal Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") indicated that the EPA
intended to adopt a drinking water standard for arsenic of 10 parts per billion.
We anticipate that other threshold levels, such as storm water and soil
limitations, will be reduced. These requirements, if adopted, could have a
significant adverse impact on our cost of operations.
WE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY SEASONALITY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Some aspects of our business are seasonal in nature and results of operations
vary from quarter to quarter. Our treated lumber and outdoor specialty products,
such as fencing, decking and lattice, experience the greatest seasonal effects.
Sales of treated lumber, primarily consisting of Southern Yellow Pine ("SYP"),
also experience the greatest Lumber Market risk. Treated lumber sales are
generally at their highest levels between April and August. This sales peak,
combined with capacity constraints in the wood treatment process, requires us to
build our inventory of treated lumber throughout the winter and spring. Since
sales prices of treated lumber products may be indexed to the Lumber Market at
the time they are shipped, our profits can be negatively affected by prolonged
declines in the Lumber Market during our primary selling season. To mitigate
this risk, programs are maintained with certain vendors and customers that are
intended to decrease our exposure. These programs include those materials which
are most susceptible to adverse changes in the Lumber Market. Vendor programs
also allow us to carry a lower investment in inventories.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
The majority of our products are used or installed in outdoor
construction activities, therefore short-term sales volume and profits can be
negatively affected by adverse weather conditions. In addition, adverse weather
conditions can negatively impact our productivity and costs per unit.
WE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED IF OUR CUSTOMERS AND VENDORS ARE NOT WILLING
TO MODIFY OUR EXISTING DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES. While we have invested heavily
in technology and established electronic business-to-business efficiencies with
certain customers and vendors, the willingness of customers and vendors to
modify existing distribution strategies poses a potential risk. We believe the
nature of our products, together with our value-added services, ensures that we
have a secure position in the supply chain.
When analyzing this report to assess our future performance, please recognize
the potential impact of the various factors set forth above.
FLUCTUATIONS IN LUMBER PRICES
The following table presents the Random Lengths framing lumber composite
price for the nine months ended September 29, 2001 and September 23, 2000:
Random Lengths Composite
Average $/MBF
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2001 2000
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January............................ $269 $386
February........................... 285 385
March.............................. 306 382
April.............................. 331 359
May................................ 411 326
June............................... 365 331
July............................... 325 308
August............................. 336 289
September.......................... 309 287
Third quarter average.............. $323 $295
Year-to-date average............... $326 $339
Third quarter percentage
increase from 2000................ 9.5%
Year-to-date percentage
decrease from 2000............... (3.8%)
In addition, a SYP composite price, which we prepare and use, is
presented below. Sales of products produced using this species comprise up to
50% of our sales volume.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
Random Lengths SYP
Average $/MBF
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2001 2000
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January............................ $369 $488
February........................... 393 490
March.............................. 408 494
April ............................. 427 483
May................................ 509 439
June............................... 496 456
July............................... 426 432
August............................. 419 403
September.......................... 406 395
Third quarter average.............. $417 $410
Year-to-date average............... $428 $453
Third quarter percentage
increase from 2000............... 1.7%
Year-to-date percentage
decrease from 2000 .............. (5.5%)
The effects of the Lumber Market on our results of operations are
discussed below under the caption "Net Sales."
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On February 28, 2001, one of our subsidiaries acquired 50% of the assets
of D&R Framing Contractors ("D&R") of Englewood, Colorado for approximately $7.6
million. D&R had net sales in fiscal 2000 totaling approximately $44 million.
On March 2, 2001, one of our subsidiaries acquired the remaining 50% of
ECJW Holdings, Inc. and its two subsidiaries, Thorndale Roof Systems, Inc. and
Edcor Floor Systems, Inc. (collectively "TED"). The purchase price for the
remaining stock of TED was approximately $3.5 million.
On June 1, 2001, several of our subsidiaries acquired certain assets of
the Superior Truss Division of Banks Corporation ("Superior"). The assets
include operations in Syracuse, Indiana and Minneota, Minnesota which serve the
site-built construction market. The total purchase price for the assets was
approximately $11.0 million. Superior had net sales in fiscal 2000 totaling
approximately $20 million.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the components
of our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings as a percentage of net
sales.
For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
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September 29, September 23, September 29, September 23,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales.................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of goods sold........................... 87.0 86.8 86.2 86.8
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Gross profit................................. 13.0 13.2 13.8 13.2
Selling, general, and
administrative expenses.................... 8.7 8.6 9.0 8.2
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Earnings from operations..................... 4.3 4.6 4.8 5.0
Interest, net................................ 0.6 1.0 0.8 0.9
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Earnings before income taxes,
minority interest and equity in
earnings (loss) of investee................ 3.7 3.6 4.0 4.1
Income taxes................................. 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6
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Earnings before minority interest and
equity in earnings (loss) of investee...... 2.4 2.2 2.5 2.5
Minority interest............................ (0.1) (0.0) (0.1) (0.0)
Equity in earnings (loss) of investee........ 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0)
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Net earnings................................. 2.3% 2.2% 2.4 % 2.5%
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NET SALES
We engineer, manufacture, install, treat and distribute lumber and other
building products to the do-it-yourself ("DIY"), site-built construction,
manufactured housing, industrial and wholesale lumber markets. Our strategic
sales objectives include:
- - Diversifying our end market sales mix by increasing sales of specialty wood
packaging to industrial users and engineered wood products to the site-built
construction market. Engineered wood products include roof trusses, wall
panels and floor systems.
- - Increasing sales of "value-added" products. Value-added product sales
consist of fencing, decking, lattice and other specialty products sold to
the DIY market; specialty wood packaging; and engineered wood products. One
of our long-term goals is to achieve a ratio of value-added sales to total
sales of at least 50%. Although we consider the treatment of dimensional
lumber with
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
certain chemical preservatives a value-added process, treated lumber is not
presently included in the value-added sales totals.
- - Maximizing profitable top-line sales growth while increasing DIY market share.
- - Maintaining manufactured housing market share.
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our net sales
(in thousands) and percentage of total net sales by market classification.
For the Three Months Ended For the Nine Months Ended
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Sept. 29, Sept. 23, Sept. 29, Sept 23,
Market Classification 2001 % 2000 % 2001 % 2000 %
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DIY/Retail..................... $202,380 46.7% $180,572 48.7% $ 602,850 50.0% $ 546,191 49.3%
Site-Built Construction........ 90,478 20.9 68,496 18.5 234,300 19.5 180,401 16.3
Manufactured Housing........... 84,645 19.6 73,843 19.9 209,221 17.4 234,346 21.2
Industrial..................... 34,415 8.0 29,831 8.0 96,932 8.1 89,445 8.1
Wholesale Lumber............... 20,771 4.8 18,288 4.9 60,372 5.0 56,297 5.1
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Total.......................... $432,689 100.0% $371,030 100.0% $1,203,675 100.0% $1,106,680 100.0%
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Note: In the second quarter of 2001, we reviewed the classification of our
customers and made certain reclassifications. Prior year information has
been restated to reflect these reclassifications.
Net sales in the third quarter of 2001 increased 16.6%, compared to the
third quarter of 2000, resulting from an increase in units shipped. Overall
selling prices were minimally impacted by the Lumber Market (see "Fluctuations
in Lumber Prices").
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our percentage
of value-added and commodity-based sales to total sales.
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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September 29, September 23, September 29, September 23,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Value-Added........................... 47.0% 43.4% 47.2% 42.8%
Commodity-Based....................... 53.0% 56.6% 52.8% 57.2%
Value-added sales increased 26.4% in the third quarter of 2001, primarily
due to increased sales of engineered wood products to the site-built
construction and manufactured housing markets and fencing and decking to the DIY
market. Commodity-based sales increased 9.2% in the quarter.
Value-added sales increased 19.9% for the first nine months of 2001,
primarily due to increased sales of engineered roof trusses, I-joists and Open
Joist 2000 products to the site-built
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
construction market and fencing and decking to the DIY market. Commodity-based
sales remained flat for the first nine months.
DIY/Retail:
Net sales to the DIY/retail market increased 12.1% in the third quarter
and 10.4% in the first nine months of 2001 compared to the same periods of 2000.
These increases were a result of capturing additional market share with our
largest customer.
Site-Built Construction:
Net sales to the site-built construction market increased 32.1% in the
third quarter and 29.9% in the first nine months of 2001 compared to the same
periods of 2000. These increases were primarily due to increased unit sales as a
result of newly acquired facilities. In addition, sales increased 10.1% and
14.4% from existing facilities in the third quarter and first nine months of
2001, respectively.
Manufactured Housing:
Net sales to the manufactured housing market increased 14.6% in the third
quarter and decreased 10.7% in the first nine months of 2001 compared to the
same periods of 2000. The industry has continued to struggle with an oversupply
of finished homes at the retail level, tight credit conditions and an increase
in repossessions. Industry shipments declined 15.8% for the third quarter and
29.1% for the first nine months of 2001 compared to the same periods of 2000. We
recently increased our market share by acquiring certain assets of the Sunbelt
Wood Components Division of Kevco, Inc., on April 3, 2001.
Industrial:
Net sales to the industrial market increased 15.4% in the third quarter
and 8.4% in the first nine months of 2001 compared to the same periods of 2000.
These increases were primarily due to increased market share in several regions
from redirecting sales efforts and manufacturing capacity at certain plants as a
result of the downturn in the manufactured housing market.
COST OF GOODS SOLD AND GROSS PROFIT
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased in the third quarter
of 2001 compared to the same period of 2000. This decrease was primarily due to
increased price competition in the site-built construction market as market
activity has slowed in several regions. This decrease offset gains realized from
improving our sales ratio of value-added products.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased in the first nine
months of 2001 compared to the same period of 2000. This increase was primarily
due to an increase in the ratio of higher margin value-added product sales to
total sales due to increased sales of engineered wood products to the site-built
construction market and fencing and decking to the DIY market.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales
increased to 8.7% in the third quarter of 2001 compared to 8.6% in the same
period of 2000. This increase was primarily due to a reserve for closing one of
our plants and an increase in consulting costs associated with certain projects.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales
increased to 9.0% for the first nine months of 2001 compared to 8.2% in the same
period of 2000. This increase was primarily due to expenses added through
business acquisitions and an increase in selling and administrative headcount to
support the growth of the business and to pursue strategic initiatives. The
factors discussed above also contributed to this increase.
INTEREST, NET
Net interest costs were lower in the third quarter and first nine months
of 2001 compared to the same periods of 2000. Although we had a higher average
debt balance as a result of increased working capital and acquisitions in 2001,
this was offset by a substantial decrease in short-term borrowing rates on
variable rate debt.
INCOME TAXES
Our effective tax rate was 34.8% in the third quarter of 2001 compared to
38.3% in the same period of 2000. The effective tax rate was 36.7% in the first
nine months of 2001 compared to 39.0% in the same period of 2000. Effective tax
rates differ from statutory federal income tax rates, primarily due to
provisions for state and local income taxes and permanent tax differences. Our
investment in D&R on February 28, 2001 resulted in an additional permanent tax
difference, which caused part of the decline in our tax rate.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash flows from operating activities decreased in the first nine months
of 2001 compared to the same period of 2000. This was primarily due to an
increase in accounts receivable resulting from a combination of increased sales
levels in September 2001 compared to September 2000, and an increase in our
receivables cycle in 2001.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
Due to the seasonality of our business and the effects of the Lumber
Market, we believe our cash cycle (days sales outstanding plus days supply of
inventory less days payables outstanding) is a good indicator of our working
capital management. Our cash cycle decreased to 43 days in the first nine months
of 2001 from 44 days in the first nine months of 2000 primarily due to a
reduction in the days supply of inventory, which was partially offset by a
longer receivables cycle.
Capital expenditures totaled $22.2 million in the first nine months of
2001 compared to $23.7 million in the same period of 2000. Our capital
expenditures during the third quarter of 2001 primarily consisted of several
projects to improve efficiencies, expand manufacturing capacity at existing
plants and costs to complete or acquire several new plants. We expect to spend
$4.0 million on capital expenditures for the balance of 2001, which includes
outstanding purchase commitments on capital projects totaling approximately $3.1
million on September 29, 2001. We intend to satisfy these commitments utilizing
our revolving credit facilities.
We spent approximately $21.6 million in the first nine months of 2001
related to business acquisitions which are discussed earlier under the caption
"Business Combinations." We funded the purchase price of these acquisitions
using our revolving credit facilities.
Cash flows provided by financing activities increased in the first nine
months of 2001 compared to the same period of 2000. On September 29, 2001, we
had $27.7 million outstanding on our $175 million revolving credit facility and
$19.0 million Canadian ($12.4 million U.S.) outstanding on our $20 million
Canadian revolving credit facility. Financial covenants on our revolving credit
facilities and senior unsecured notes include a minimum net worth requirement, a
minimum interest coverage test and a maximum leverage ratio. We were within our
requirements at September 29, 2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND REGULATIONS
We are self-insured for environmental impairment liability and accrue
for the estimated cost of monitoring or remediation activities. As of November
1, 2001, we own or operate 21 wood preserving facilities throughout the United
States that treat lumber products with a chemical preservative. In accordance
with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and
regulations, we may be potentially liable for costs and expenses related to the
environmental condition of our real property. We have established reserves for
remediation activities at our North East, MD; Union City, GA; Stockertown, PA;
Elizabeth City, NC; Auburndale, FL; and Schertz, TX facilities.
We have accrued in other long-term liabilities amounts totaling $2.3
million on September 29, 2001 and September 23, 2000 for the activities
described above. Management believes that the potential future costs of known
remediation efforts will not have a material adverse effect on our future
financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
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AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED
The EPA is currently performing its review of CCA, a wood preservative
we use to extend the useful life of the wood fiber. As part of this review
process, the wood preservation industry and the EPA have agreed on a revised
consumer information program to advise consumers of safe handling information
for CCA treated wood. This new program will increase our costs of marketing the
product, but is not expected to materially impact sales of CCA treated wood.
In addition, an environmental group petitioned the Consumer Products
Safety Commission ("CPSC") to ban the use of CCA treated wood in playsets. We
have been assured by our vendors and by scientific studies that CCA treated
lumber poses no unreasonable risks and its continued use should be permitted.
Any action by EPA or the CPSC to limit the use of CCA treated lumber
will likely have a materially adverse impact on our results of operation in the
short term.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest
rates on our variable rate debt, which consists of a revolving credit facility
and industrial development revenue bonds. We do not currently use interest rate
swaps, futures contracts or options on futures, or other types of derivative
financial instruments to mitigate this risk.
For fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the
fair market value, but not earnings or cash flows. Conversely, for variable rate
debt, changes in interest rates generally do not influence fair market value,
but do affect future earnings and cash flows. We do not have an obligation to
prepay fixed rate debt prior to maturity, and as a result, interest rate risk
and changes in fair market value should not have a significant impact on such
debt until we would be required to refinance it.
We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in lumber prices
(see "Risk Factors" and "Fluctuations in Lumber Prices").
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
During the second quarter, we received a request for indemnification from a
major customer in two separate lawsuits which seek class action status. One
case, titled Jerry Jacobs et. al. v. Osmose, Inc. et. al., is pending in the
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. A second case, Albert
Miller et. al. vs. Home Depot, USA Inc., et. al. is pending in the U.S. District
Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
In both cases, the putative plaintiffs allege that CCA treated lumber is
defective and also allege that the marketing of the product is either deceptive
or not sufficiently informative as to the risks of the product. The plaintiffs
seek removal of CCA treated lumber, together with financial remuneration.
We believe the claims are baseless and without merit. To the extent we are
required to defend these actions, we intend to do so vigorously.
Item 2. Changes in Securities.
(a) None.
(b) None.
(c) Sales of equity securities in the third quarter not registered under the
Securities Act.
Date of Class of Number Consideration
Sale Stock of Shares Purchasers Exchanged
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Stock Gift Program Various Common 475 Eligible persons None
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
Date: November 8, 2001 By: /s/ William G. Currie
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William G. Currie
Its: Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
Date: November 8, 2001 By: /s/ Michael R. Cole
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Michael R. Cole
Its: Chief Financial Officer
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