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Rayonier - 10-Q quarterly report FY2010 Q3


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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

 

x

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

 

    

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2010

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 1-6780

 

 

RAYONIER INC.

 

 

Incorporated in the State of North Carolina

I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 13-2607329

1301 Riverplace Boulevard, Jacksonville, Florida 32207

(Principal Executive Office)

Telephone Number: (904) 357-9100

Former Address

50 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (l) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section l3 or l5(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of l934 during the preceding l2 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  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

YES  x    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 definition 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

 

¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

  

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  ¨    NO  x

As of October 22, 2010, there were outstanding 80,564,846 Common Shares of the Registrant.

 

 

 


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PART I.

  FINANCIAL INFORMATION  

Item l.

  Financial Statements  
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009   1  
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and December 3l, 2009   2  
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009   3  
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   4  

Item 2.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   21  

Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   33  

Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures   33  

PART II.

  OTHER INFORMATION  

Item 1a.

  Risk Factors   34  

Item 2.

  Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   34  

Item 6.

  Exhibits   35  
  Signature   36  


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PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Financial Statements

RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010  2009  2010  2009 

SALES

  $377,515   $300,648   $999,925   $858,731  
                 

Costs and Expenses

     

Cost of sales

   269,203    231,836    744,996    672,855  

Selling and general expenses

   17,125    15,972    49,264    44,962  

Other operating income, net (Note 2)

   (792  (59,251  (6,620  (150,425
                 
   285,536    188,557    787,640    567,392  

Equity in income (loss) of New Zealand joint venture

   103    (943  634    (2,782
                 

OPERATING INCOME BEFORE GAIN ON SALE OF A
PORTION OF THE INTEREST IN THE NEW ZEALAND JOINT VENTURE

   92,082    111,148    212,919    288,557  

Gain on sale of a portion of the interest in the New Zealand joint venture (Note 6)

   —      —      12,367    —    
                 

OPERATING INCOME

   92,082    111,148    225,286    288,557  

Interest expense

   (12,943  (12,789  (37,680  (37,630

Interest and miscellaneous income, net

   345    310    943    594  
                 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   79,484    98,669    188,549    251,521  

Income tax expense

   (16,580  (17,529  (30,134  (36,707
                 

NET INCOME

   62,904    81,140    158,415    214,814  
                 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

     

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   3,198    2,620    (64  13,568  

Joint venture cash flow hedges

   (104  968    922    (1,659

Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit costs, net of income tax expense (benefit) of $661 and $347, and ($1,705) and $1,013

   1,210    1,170    5,849    2,286  
                 

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

  $67,208   $85,898   $165,122   $229,009  
                 

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

     

Basic earnings per share

  $0.78   $1.03   $1.98   $2.72  
                 

Diluted earnings per share

  $0.77   $1.01   $1.95   $2.69  
                 

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

    September 30,
2010
  December 31,
2009
 
ASSETS  

CURRENT ASSETS

   

Cash and cash equivalents

  $405,665   $74,964  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $349 and $1,150

   114,545    103,740  

Inventory

   

Finished goods

   61,817    70,548  

Work in process

   6,368    8,884  

Raw materials

   15,750    6,829  

Manufacturing and maintenance supplies

   2,280    2,243  
         

Total inventory

   86,215    88,504  

Income tax and alternative fuel mixture credit receivable

   1,582    192,579  

Prepaid and other current assets

   53,690    49,909  
         

Total Current Assets

   661,697    509,696  
         

TIMBER AND TIMBERLANDS, NET OF DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION

   1,130,661    1,188,559  

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

   

Land

   24,818    24,789  

Buildings

   127,064    126,443  

Machinery and equipment

   1,329,152    1,275,955  
         

Total property, plant and equipment, gross

   1,481,034    1,427,187  

Less – accumulated depreciation

   (1,109,744  (1,082,248
         

Total property, plant and equipment, net

   371,290    344,939  
         

INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE

   65,312    50,999  

OTHER ASSETS

   163,175    158,738  
         

TOTAL ASSETS

  $2,392,135   $2,252,931  
         

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  

CURRENT LIABILITIES

   

Accounts payable

  $50,689   $58,584  

Bank loans and current maturities

   —      4,650  

Accrued interest

   11,633    6,512  

Accrued customer incentives

   13,751    25,644  

Current liabilities for dispositions and discontinued operations (Note 11)

   11,696    10,648  

Other current liabilities

   87,285    69,073  
         

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

   175,054    175,111  
         

LONG-TERM DEBT

   766,102    694,999  

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FOR DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Note 11)

   80,474    87,943  

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Note 13)

   111,957    111,662  

OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

   35,909    37,010  

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes 10 and 12)

   

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   

Common Shares, 240,000,000 and 120,000,000 shares authorized, 80,549,849 and 79,541,974 shares issued and outstanding

   594,147    561,962  

Retained earnings

   701,527    663,986  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (73,035  (79,742
         

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   1,222,639    1,146,206  
         

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $2,392,135   $2,252,931  
         

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands)

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010  2009 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   

Net income

  $158,415   $214,814  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities:

   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   115,687    126,834  

Non-cash cost of real estate sold

   6,531    6,295  

Stock-based incentive compensation expense

   11,610    11,952  

Gain on sale of a portion of the interest in the New Zealand joint venture

   (11,545  —    

Amortization of convertible debt discount

   6,103    4,575  

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

   14,871    (5,721

Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation

   (5,071  (2,287

Other

   4,571    9,250  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

   

Receivables

   (10,756  (20,493

Inventories

   (3,481  (4,122

Accounts payable

   (8,993  (16,407

Income tax and alternative fuel mixture credit receivable

   190,997    (132,616

Other current assets

   (6,032  (13,018

Accrued liabilities

   16,476    32,922  

Other assets

   629    15  

Other non-current liabilities

   (321  8,293  

Expenditures for dispositions and discontinued operations

   (6,484  (5,968
         

CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

   473,207    214,318  
         

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   

Capital expenditures

   (95,614  (65,078

Change in restricted cash

   (13,209  1,243  

Other

   6,211    (7,685
         

CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   (102,612  (71,520
         

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   

Issuance of debt

   157,000    257,500  

Repayment of debt

   (96,650  (185,620

Dividends paid

   (120,156  (118,540

Proceeds from the issuance of common shares

   21,532    9,228  

Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation

   5,071    2,287  

Purchase of exchangeable note hedge

   —      (23,460

Proceeds from issuance of warrant

   —      12,506  

Debt issuance costs

   (537  (4,129

Repurchase of common shares

   (6,028  (1,388
         

CASH USED FOR FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   (39,768  (51,616
         

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

   (126  278  

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

   

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

   330,701    91,460  

Balance, beginning of year

   74,964    61,685  
         

Balance, end of period

  $405,665   $153,145  
         

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

   

Cash paid during the period:

   

Interest

  $24,499   $21,749  
         

Income taxes

  $4,538   $9,547  
         

Non-cash investing activity:

   

Capital assets purchased on account

  $9,800   $3,315  
         

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

1.

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Rayonier Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Rayonier” or “the Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, certain information in the financial statements of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K has been condensed. In the opinion of management, these financial statements and notes reflect all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. These statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and supplementary data included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, as filed with the SEC.

Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated events and transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date but before financial statements were issued, and two subsequent events warranted disclosure. See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) and Note 13 – Employee Benefit Plans for additional information.

New or Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance related to consolidation which replaced the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation for determining which enterprise has a controlling interest in a variable interest entity with an approach primarily qualitative in nature. This Standard requires additional disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement in variable interest entities and was effective January 1, 2010 for Rayonier. The Company’s application of this guidance had no effect on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. See Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements for additional information about the Company’s variable interest entity.

Also in June 2009, the FASB issued new guidance related to the accounting for transfers of financial assets. The new standard eliminates the concept of a “qualifying special-purpose entity” (“QSPE”) and associated guidance and creates more stringent conditions for reporting a transfer of a portion of a financial asset as a sale. Entities formerly classified as QSPEs are now evaluated for consolidation under the provisions related to the consolidation of controlling and non-controlling interests in an entity. Under the new guidance, the Company’s investment in a special purpose entity does not require consolidation. See Note 9 – Fair Value Measurements for additional information about this entity.

 

2.

ALTERNATIVE FUEL MIXTURE CREDIT (“AFMC”) AND CELLULOSIC BIOFUEL PRODUCER CREDIT (“CBPC”)

The U.S. Internal Revenue Code allowed a tax credit for taxpayers that produced and used an alternative fuel in the operation of their business. Rayonier produces and uses an alternative fuel (“black liquor”) at its Jesup, Georgia and Fernandina Beach, Florida Performance Fibers mills, which qualified for the $0.50 per gallon credit of alternative fuel used in operations through December 31, 2009. Accordingly, the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, include income of $55.8 million and $141.8 million, net of associated expenses, recorded in “Other operating income, net” for black liquor produced and used.

Subsequent Event

In October 2010, the Internal Revenue Service released clarification that both the AFMC and CBPC can be claimed in the same taxable year for different volumes of black liquor. Rayonier has applied for the cellulosic biofuel producer registration. If IRS approval is received, Rayonier will be able to claim the CBPC credit, which is $1.01 per gallon, for black liquor used in the operation of its business in 2009 which was not claimed for the AFMC. Rayonier will recognize the benefits for CBPC when approval is received.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

 

3.

EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

The following table provides details of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share:

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010   2009   2010   2009 

Net income

  $62,904    $81,140    $158,415    $214,814  
                    

Shares used for determining basic earnings per common share

   80,262,781     79,145,323     80,038,032     78,956,526  

Dilutive effect of:

        

Stock options

   386,407     413,740     383,529     356,068  

Performance and restricted shares

   821,561     548,052     763,284     433,440  
                    

Shares used for determining diluted earnings per common share

   81,470,749     80,107,115     81,184,845     79,746,034  
                    

Basic earnings per common share:

  $0.78    $1.03    $1.98    $2.72  
                    

Diluted earnings per common share:

  $0.77    $1.01    $1.95    $2.69  
                    

 

4.

INCOME TAXES

Rayonier is a real estate investment trust (“REIT”). In general, only Rayonier TRS Holdings Inc. (“TRS”), the Company’s wholly-owned taxable subsidiary whose businesses include the Company’s non-REIT qualified activities, is subject to corporate income taxes. However, Rayonier Inc. is subject to U.S. federal corporate income tax on built-in gains (the excess of fair market value over tax basis for property held upon REIT election at January 1, 2004) on taxable sales of such property during calendar years 2004 through 2010 and 2012 through 2013. Accordingly, the provision for corporate income taxes relates principally to current and deferred taxes on certain property sales and on TRS income.

The Company’s effective tax rate is below the 35 percent U.S. statutory tax rate primarily due to tax benefits associated with being a REIT. Effective tax rates before discrete items were 19.2 percent and 25.2 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Year-to-date effective tax rates before discrete items were 18.3 percent and 22.1 percent in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The lower rates in 2010 were due to proportionately higher earnings from the REIT.

Including discrete items, the effective tax rates for the quarter and year-to-date were 20.9 percent and 16.0 percent compared to 17.8 percent and 14.6 percent in 2009, respectively.

 

5.

RESTRICTED DEPOSITS

In order to qualify for like-kind exchange (“LKE”) treatment, the proceeds from real estate sales must be deposited with a third party intermediary. These proceeds are accounted for as restricted cash until a suitable replacement property is acquired. In the event that LKE purchases are not completed, the proceeds are returned to the Company after 180 days and reclassified as available cash. As of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company had $13.3 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of proceeds from real estate sales classified as restricted cash in Other Assets, which were deposited with an LKE intermediary.

 

6.

JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENT

The Company owns an interest in Matariki Forestry Group (“Matariki”), a joint venture (“JV”) that owns or leases approximately 0.3 million acres of New Zealand timberlands. In addition to this investment, Rayonier New Zealand Limited (“RNZ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rayonier, serves as the manager of the JV forests and operates a log trading business.

Rayonier’s investment in the JV is accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Income from the JV is reported in the Timber segment as operating income since the Company manages the forests and its JV interest is an extension of the Company’s operations. A portion of Rayonier’s investment is recorded at historical cost which generates a difference between the book value of the Company’s investment and its proportionate share of the JV’s net assets. The difference represents the Company’s unrecognized gain from RNZ’s sale of timberlands to the JV in 2005. The deferred gain is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated number of years the JV expects to harvest the timberlands.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

 

In the third quarter of 2008, Rayonier’s Board of Directors approved a plan to offer to sell the Company’s 40 percent interest in the JV as well as the operations of RNZ. As a result, the operating results of the JV and RNZ were segregated from continuing operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income and reported as discontinued operations.

In the second quarter of 2009, as a result of distressed capital markets and the weak global economic conditions, Rayonier and its joint venture partners decided to discontinue the sale process and continue with ongoing operations. Accordingly, the operating results of the joint venture are included in continuing operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for all periods presented.

In February 2010, the JV sold a 35 percent interest in the JV to a new investor for NZ$167 million. Matariki issued new shares to the investor and used the proceeds entirely to pay down a portion of its outstanding NZ$367 million debt. Upon closing, Rayonier’s ownership interest in Matariki declined from 40 percent to 26 percent. As a result of this transaction, results for 2010 include a gain of $11.5 million, net of $0.9 million in tax, or $0.14 per diluted share.

 

7.

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

An analysis of shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009 is shown below (share amounts not in thousands):

 

   Common Shares  Retained
Earnings
  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
  Shareholders’
Equity
 
   Shares  Amount    

Balance, December 31, 2008

   78,814,431   $527,302   $509,931   $(98,296 $938,937  

Net income

   —      —      312,541    —      312,541  

Dividends ($2.00 per share)

   —      —      (158,486  —      (158,486

Issuance of shares under incentive stock plans

   776,905    11,115    —      —      11,115  

Equity portion of convertible debt

   —      8,850    —      —      8,850  

Warrants and hedge, net

   —      (2,391  —      —      (2,391

Stock-based compensation

   —      15,754    —      —      15,754  

Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation

   —      2,720    —      —      2,720  

Repurchase of common shares

   (49,362  (1,388  —      —      (1,388

Net gain from pension and postretirement plans

   —      —      —      4,879    4,879  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   —      —      —      15,980    15,980  

Joint venture cash flow hedges

   —      —      —      (2,305  (2,305
                     

Balance, December 31, 2009

   79,541,974   $561,962   $663,986   $(79,742 $1,146,206  

Net income

   —      —      158,415    —      158,415  

Dividends ($1.50 per share)

   —      —      (120,874  —      (120,874

Issuance of shares under incentive stock plans

   1,143,983    21,532    —      —      21,532  

Stock-based compensation

   —      11,610    —      —      11,610  

Excess tax benefit on stock-based compensation

   —      5,071    —      —      5,071  

Repurchase of common shares

   (136,108  (6,028  —      —      (6,028

Amortization of pension and postretirement benefit costs

   —      —      —      5,849    5,849  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   —      —      —      (64  (64

Joint venture cash flow hedges

   —      —      —      922    922  
                     

Balance, September 30, 2010

   80,549,849   $594,147   $701,527   $(73,035 $1,222,639  
                     

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

 

 

8.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Rayonier operates in four reportable business segments: Timber, Real Estate, Performance Fibers, and Wood Products. Timber sales include all activities that relate to the harvesting of timber. Real Estate sales include all property sales, including those designated for higher and better use (“HBU”). The assets of the Real Estate segment include HBU property held by the Company’s real estate subsidiary, TerraPointe LLC. The Performance Fibers segment includes two major product lines, cellulose specialties and absorbent materials. The Wood Products segment is comprised of lumber operations. The Company’s remaining operations include harvesting and selling timber acquired from third parties (log trading). These operations are reported in “Other Operations.” Sales between operating segments are made based on fair market value, and intercompany sales, purchases and profits (losses) are eliminated in consolidation. The Company evaluates financial performance based on the operating income of the segments.

Operating income (loss) as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income is equal to segment income (loss). Certain income (loss) items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income are not allocated to segments. These items, which include gains (losses) from certain asset dispositions, interest income (expense), miscellaneous income (expense) and income tax (expense) benefit, are not considered by Company management to be part of segment operations.

Total assets, sales, operating income (loss) and depreciation, depletion and amortization by segment including Corporate were as follows:

 

   September 30,
2010
   December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

    

Timber

  $1,275,276    $1,259,675  

Real Estate

   77,654     71,118  

Performance Fibers

   554,186     517,941  

Wood Products

   20,180     21,972  

Other Operations

   26,656     19,432  

Corporate and other

   438,183     362,793  
          

TOTAL

  $2,392,135    $2,252,931  
          

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
    2010  2009  2010  2009 

SALES

     

Timber

  $47,343   $46,465   $143,368   $124,957  

Real Estate

   45,162    21,966    90,891    89,936  

Performance Fibers

   246,314    216,837    648,032    597,580  

Wood Products

   14,652    13,259    52,157    37,532  

Other Operations

   25,449    8,512    72,803    23,171  

Intersegment Eliminations

   (1,405  (6,391  (7,326  (14,445
                 

TOTAL

  $377,515   $300,648   $999,925   $858,731  
                 

 

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(Dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
    2010  2009  2010  2009 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

     

Timber

  $9,151   $1,038   $26,023   $(867

Real Estate

   30,788    12,795    52,325    51,363  

Performance Fibers

   62,311    49,524    152,158    125,060  

Wood Products

   (1,368  (1,999  2,943    (8,142

Other Operations

   (798  (1,286  538    (2,618

Corporate and other

   (8,002  51,076(a)   (8,701)(b)   123,761(a) 
                 

TOTAL

  $92,082   $111,148   $225,286   $288,557  
                 

 

 (a)

Three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 include $55.8 million and $141.8 million relating to the AFMC. For additional information, see Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”).

 (b)

Includes a gain of $12.4 million from the sale of a portion of the Company’s interest in its New Zealand joint venture. See Note 6 –Joint Venture Investment for additional information.

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
    2010   2009   2010   2009 

DEPRECIATION, DEPLETION
AND AMORTIZATION

        

Timber

  $14,813    $19,083    $48,819    $58,515  

Real Estate

   9,284     4,811     21,286     22,256  

Performance Fibers

   13,922     15,025     41,929     42,021  

Wood Products

   936     1,060     3,080     3,491  

Other Operations

   —       1     2     2  

Corporate and other

   210     179     571     549  
                    

TOTAL

  $39,165    $40,159    $115,687    $126,834  
                    

 

9.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following table presents the carrying amount and estimated fair values of financial instruments held by the Company at September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, using market information and what the Company believes to be appropriate valuation methodologies under generally accepted accounting principles:

 

   September 30, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Asset (liability)

  Carrying
Amount
  Fair Value  Carrying
Amount
  Fair Value 

Cash and cash equivalents

  $405,665   $405,665   $74,964   $74,964  

Short-term debt

   —      —      (4,650  (4,650

Long-term debt

   (766,102  (882,920  (694,999  (790,763

 

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Rayonier uses the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents — The carrying amount is equal to fair market value.

Debt — The Company’s short-term bank loans and floating rate debt approximate fair value. The fair value of fixed rate long-term debt is based upon quoted market prices for debt with similar terms and maturities.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

Asset

  Carrying Value at
September 30, 2010
   Level 2   Carrying Value at
December 31, 2009
   Level 2 

Investment in special-purpose entity

  $2,879    $2,879    $2,733    $2,733  

The fair value of the investment in the special-purpose entity is determined by summing the discounted value of future principal and interest payments that Rayonier will receive from the special-purpose entity. The interest rate of a similar instrument is used to determine the discounted value of the payments.

Variable Interest Entity

Rayonier holds a variable interest in a bankruptcy-remote, limited liability subsidiary (“special-purpose entity”) which was created in 2004 when Rayonier monetized a $25.0 million installment note and letter of credit received in connection with a timberland sale. The Company contributed the note and a letter of credit to the special-purpose entity and using the installment note and letter of credit as collateral, the special-purpose entity issued $22.6 million of 15-year Senior Secured Notes and remitted cash of $22.6 million to the Company. There are no restrictions that relate to the transferred financial assets. Rayonier maintains a $2.6 million interest in the entity and receives immaterial cash payments equal to the excess of interest received on the installment note over the interest paid on the Senior Secured Notes. The Company’s interest is recorded at fair value and is included in “Other Assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition, the Company calculated and recorded a de minimus guarantee liability to reflect its obligation of up to $2.6 million under a make-whole agreement pursuant to which it guaranteed certain obligations of the entity. This guarantee obligation is also collateralized by the letter of credit. The Company’s interest in the entity, together with the make-whole agreement, represents the maximum exposure to loss as a result of the Company’s involvement with the special-purpose entity. Upon maturity of the Senior Secured Notes in 2019 and termination of the special purpose entity, Rayonier will receive the remaining $2.6 million of cash. The Company determined, based upon an analysis under the variable interest entity guidance, that it does not have the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic success. Therefore, Rayonier is not the primary beneficiary and is not required to consolidate the entity.

 

10.

GUARANTEES

The Company provides financial guarantees as required by creditors, insurance programs, and state and foreign governmental agencies. As of September 30, 2010, the following financial guarantees were outstanding:

 

   Maximum
Potential Payment
   Carrying Amount
of Liability
 

Standby letters of credit (a)

  $43,807    $38,110  

Guarantees (b)

   2,555     43  

Surety bonds (c)

   11,718     1,786  
          

Total

  $58,080    $39,939  
          

 

 (a)

Approximately $39 million of the standby letters of credit serve as credit support for industrial revenue bonds. The remaining letters of credit support obligations under various insurance related agreements, primarily workers’ compensation and pollution liability policy requirements. These letters of credit expire at various dates during 2010 and 2011 and will be renewed as required.

 

 (b)

In conjunction with a timberland sale and note monetization in the first quarter of 2004, the Company issued a make-whole agreement pursuant to which it guaranteed $2.6 million of obligations of a special-purpose entity that was established to complete the monetization. At September 30, 2010, the Company has recorded a de minimus liability to reflect the fair market value of its obligation to perform under the make-whole agreement.

 

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 (c)

Rayonier issued surety bonds primarily to secure timber in the State of Washington and to provide collateral for the Company’s workers’ compensation self-insurance program in Washington and Georgia. These surety bonds expire at various dates during 2010, 2011 and 2014, and are expected to be renewed as required.

 

11.

LIABILITIES FOR DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

An analysis of activity in the liabilities for dispositions and discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009, is as follows:

 

   September 30, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Balance, January 1

  $98,591   $104,575  

Expenditures charged to liabilities

   (6,484  (8,095

Increase to liabilities

   63    2,111  
         

Balance, end of period

   92,170    98,591  

Less: Current portion

   (11,696  (10,648
         

Non-current portion

  $80,474   $87,943  
         

Subject to the factors described in the next paragraph of this footnote and in Note 16 – Liabilities for Dispositions and Discontinued Operations in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company believes established liabilities are sufficient for costs expected to be incurred over the next 20 years with respect to its dispositions and discontinued operations. Remedial actions for these sites vary, but can include, among other remedies, on-site (and in certain cases off-site) removal or treatment of contaminated soils and sediments, recovery and treatment/remediation of groundwater, and other remediation and/or control of contamination sources.

In addition, the Company is exposed to the risk of reasonably possible additional losses in excess of the established liabilities. As of September 30, 2010, it is estimated that this amount could range up to $36 million and arises from uncertainty over the availability or effectiveness of certain remediation technologies, additional or different contamination that may be discovered, development of new or improved environmental remediation technologies, changes in applicable law and the exercise of discretion in interpretation of applicable law and regulations by governmental agencies.

For additional information on the Company’s environmental liabilities refer to Note 16 – Liabilities for Dispositions and Discontinued Operations in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

12.

CONTINGENCIES

Rayonier is engaged in various legal actions, including certain environmental proceedings. The Company has been named as a defendant in various other lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business. While the Company has procured reasonable and customary insurance covering risks normally occurring in connection with its businesses, it has in certain cases retained some risk through the operation of self-insurance, primarily in the areas of workers’ compensation, property insurance and general liability. These other lawsuits and claims, either individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flow.

There have been no material changes in the status of the other specific matters referenced in Note 16 – Liabilities for Dispositions and Discontinued Operations in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

13.

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company has four qualified non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering the majority of its employees and an unfunded plan that provides benefits in excess of amounts allowable under current tax law in the qualified plans. Three of the qualified plans, as well as the unfunded plan, are closed to new participants. Employee benefit plan liabilities are calculated using actuarial estimates and management assumptions. These estimates are based on historical information, along with certain assumptions about future events. Changes in assumptions, as well as changes in actual experience, could cause the estimates to change.

 

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The net periodic benefit costs of the Company’s pension and postretirement plans (medical and life insurance) are shown in the following table:

 

   Pension  Postretirement 
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010  2009  2010  2009 

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

     

Service cost

  $1,549   $1,182   $148   $181  

Interest cost

   4,435    4,864    258    257  

Expected return on plan assets

   (5,412  (5,489  —      —    

Amortization of prior service cost

   414    664    21    22  

Amortization of plan amendment

   —      —      (637  (2,391

Amortization of losses

   1,614    1,949    459    1,273  
                 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $2,600   $3,170   $249   $(658
                 

 

   Pension  Postretirement 
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010  2009  2010  2009 

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

     

Service cost

  $4,647   $4,867   $440   $361  

Interest cost

   13,305    13,562    772    858  

Expected return on plan assets

   (16,238  (16,071  —      —    

Amortization of prior service cost

   1,243    1,372    65    66  

Amortization of plan amendment

   —      —      (5,421  (7,175

Amortization of losses

   4,842    4,647    3,415    4,389  
                 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $7,799   $8,377   $(729 $(1,501
                 

The Company made no discretionary contributions to the pension plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Subsequent Event

In October 2010, Rayonier made a $50 million discretionary pension contribution in order to improve funded status. The Company does not expect to make any additional discretionary contributions in 2010.

 

14.

DEBT

In March 2010, TRS borrowed $75 million under a five-year term loan agreement with a group of banks at LIBOR plus 275 basis points. There were no other significant changes to the Company’s outstanding debt as reported in Note 13 – Debt of the Company’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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15.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) was comprised of the following:

 

   September 30, 2010  December 31, 2009 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

  $26,705   $26,769  

Joint venture cash flow hedges

   (1,383  (2,305

Unrecognized components of employee benefit plans, net of tax

   (98,357  (104,206
         

Total

  $(73,035 $(79,742
         

 

16.

CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

In October 2007, TRS issued $300 million of 3.75% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2012, and in August 2009 TRS issued $172.5 million of 4.50% Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2015. The notes for both transactions are guaranteed by Rayonier and are non-callable. In connection with these exchangeable notes, the Company provides the following condensed consolidating financial information in accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-10, Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered. Each entity in the consolidating financial information follows the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements, except for the use of the equity method of accounting to reflect ownership interests in wholly-owned subsidiaries which are eliminated upon consolidation and the allocation of certain expenses of Rayonier incurred for the benefit of its subsidiaries.

On July 29, 2010, Rayonier Inc. reorganized its operating structure by creating a new wholly owned operating entity Rayonier Operating Company LLC (“ROC”), and entering into a contribution agreement under which Rayonier Inc. contributed all assets and liabilities to ROC. As part of this agreement, ROC guarantees the TRS notes mentioned above. Rayonier Inc.’s guarantee of the TRS notes was unchanged by the transaction. Accordingly, the Company has revised its presentation of previously reported consolidating financial statements to reflect ROC as a subsidiary guarantor.

 

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   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
   Rayonier Inc.
(Parent
   ROC
(Subsidiary
  Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  Subsidiaries of
Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  All Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating  Total 
   Guarantor)   Guarantor)  (Issuer)  (Non-guarantors)  (Non-guarantors)  Adjustments  Consolidated 

SALES

  $—      $—     $—     $349,311   $69,040   $(40,836 $377,515  
                              

Costs and Expenses

         

Cost of sales

   —       —      —      280,715    33,900    (45,412  269,203  

Selling and general expenses

   —       2,735    —      13,613    777    —      17,125  

Other operating expense (income), net

   —       54    —      679    (1,525  —      (792
                              
   —       2,789    —      295,007    33,152    (45,412  285,536  

Equity in (loss) income of New Zealand joint venture

   —       (44  —      147    —      —      103  
                              

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

   —       (2,833  —      54,451    35,888    4,576    92,082  

Interest expense

   —       (80  (7,352  (5,483  (28  —      (12,943

Interest and miscellaneous income (expense), net

   —       1,335    (1,299  (4,866  5,175    —      345  

Equity in income from subsidiaries

   62,904     66,724    26,606    —      —      (156,234  —    
                              

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   62,904     65,146    17,955    44,102    41,035    (151,658  79,484  

Income tax (expense) benefit

   —       (2,242  3,158    (17,496  —      —      (16,580
                              

NET INCOME

  $62,904    $62,904   $21,113   $26,606   $41,035   $(151,658 $62,904  
                              

 

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  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
  Rayonier Inc.
(Parent
  ROC
(Subsidiary
  Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  Subsidiaries of
Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  All Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating  Total 
  Guarantor)  Guarantor)  (Issuer)  (Non-guarantors)  (Non-guarantors)  Adjustments  Consolidated 

SALES

 $—     $—     $—     $266,859   $47,691   $(13,902 $300,648  
                            

Costs and Expenses

       

Cost of sales

  —      —      —      215,399    31,218    (14,781  231,836  

Selling and general expenses

  —      2,926    —      12,222    829    (5  15,972  

Other operating expense (income), net

  —      43    —      (57,004  (2,290  —      (59,251
                            
  —      2,969    —      170,617    29,757    (14,786  188,557  

Equity in (loss) income of New Zealand joint venture

  —      (1,248  —      305    —      —      (943
                            

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

  —      (4,217  —      96,547    17,934    884    111,148  

Interest income (expense)

  —      209    (5,919  (5,920  (1,159  —      (12,789

Interest and miscellaneous income (expense), net

  —      1,255    (1,124  (1,087  1,296    (30  310  

Equity in income from subsidiaries

  81,140    85,757    71,305    —      —      (238,202  —    
                            

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  81,140    83,004    64,262    89,540    18,071    (237,348  98,669  

Income tax (expense) benefit

  —      (1,864  2,570    (18,235  —      —      (17,529
                            

NET INCOME

 $81,140   $81,140   $66,832   $71,305   $18,071   $(237,348 $81,140  
                            

 

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(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
  Rayonier Inc.
(Parent
  ROC
(Subsidiary
  Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  Subsidiaries of
Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  All Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating  Total 
  Guarantor)  Guarantor)  (Issuer)  (Non-guarantors)  (Non-guarantors)  Adjustments  Consolidated 

SALES

 $—     $—     $—     $928,643   $203,909   $(132,627 $999,925  
                            

Costs and Expenses

       

Cost of sales

  —      —      —      754,937    99,782    (109,723  744,996  

Selling and general expenses

  —      7,591    —      39,343    2,330    —      49,264  

Other operating expense (income), net

  —      73    —      (955  (5,738  —      (6,620
                            
  —      7,664    —      793,325    96,374    (109,723  787,640  

Equity in (loss) income of New Zealand joint venture

  —      (18  —      652    —      —      634  
                            

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME BEFORE GAIN ON SALE OF A PORTION OF THE INTEREST IN THE NEW ZEALAND JOINT VENTURE

  —      (7,682  —      135,970    107,535    (22,904  212,919  

Gain on sale of a portion of the interest in the New Zealand joint venture

  —      4,670    —      7,697    —      —      12,367  
                            

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

  —      (3,012  —      143,667    107,535    (22,904  225,286  

Interest income (expense)

  —      70    (22,075  (15,568  (107  —      (37,680

Interest and miscellaneous income (expense), net

  —      11,595    (3,897  (21,214  14,459    —      943  

Equity in income from subsidiaries

  158,415    153,546    71,055    —      —      (383,016  —    
                            

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

  158,415    162,199    45,083    106,885    121,887    (405,920  188,549  

Income tax (expense) benefit

  —      (3,784  9,480    (35,830  —      —      (30,134
                            

NET INCOME

 $158,415   $158,415   $54,563   $71,055   $121,887   $(405,920 $158,415  
                            

 

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   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
   Rayonier Inc.
(Parent
   ROC
(Subsidiary
  Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  Subsidiaries of
Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  All Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating  Total 
   Guarantor)   Guarantor)  (Issuer)  (Non-guarantors)  (Non-guarantors)  Adjustments  Consolidated 

SALES

  $—      $—     $—     $724,718   $165,713   $(31,700 $858,731  
                              

Costs and Expenses

         

Cost of sales

   —       —      —      599,381    108,397    (34,923  672,855  

Selling and general expenses

   —       7,824    —      34,635    2,503    —      44,962  

Other operating expense (income), net

   —       131    —      (143,781  (6,775  —      (150,425
                              
   —       7,955    —      490,235    104,125    (34,923  567,392  

Equity in (loss) income of New Zealand joint venture

   —       (2,808  —      26    —      —      (2,782
                              

OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME

   —       (10,763  —      234,509    61,588    3,223    288,557  
         

Interest expense

   —       (27  (15,133  (18,998  (3,472  —      (37,630

Interest and miscellaneous income (expense), net

   —       2,831    (2,671  (3,357  3,884    (93  594  

Equity in income from subsidiaries

   214,814     227,265    173,441    —      —      (615,520  —    
                              

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES

   214,814     219,306    155,637    212,154    62,000    (612,390  251,521  

Income tax (expense) benefit

   —       (4,492  6,498    (38,713  —      —      (36,707
                              

NET INCOME

  $214,814    $214,814   $162,135   $173,441   $62,000   $(612,390 $214,814  
                              

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

 

   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
As of September 30, 2010
 
   Rayonier Inc.
(Parent
   ROC
(Subsidiary
   Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
   Subsidiaries of
Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  All Other
Subsidiaries
   Consolidating  Total 
   Guarantor)   Guarantor)   (Issuer)   (Non-guarantors)  (Non-guarantors)   Adjustments  Consolidated 

ASSETS

            

CURRENT ASSETS

            

Cash and cash equivalents

  $—      $39,334    $—      $304,289   $62,042    $—     $405,665  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts

   —       1,028     —       111,675    1,842     —      114,545  

Inventory

   —       —       —       99,114    —       (12,899  86,215  

Intercompany interest receivable

   —       —       —       —      4,296     (4,296  —    

Income tax and alternative fuel mixture credit receivable

   —       1     —       1,581    —       —      1,582  

Prepaid and other current assets

   —       1,759     804     48,969    2,158     —      53,690  
                                 

Total current assets

   —       42,122     804     565,628    70,338     (17,195  661,697  
                                 

TIMBER AND TIMBERLANDS, NET OF DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION

   —       —       —       38,004    1,091,555     1,102    1,130,661  

NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

   —       1,529     —       367,855    1,148     758    371,290  

INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE

   —       77,435     —       (12,123  —       —      65,312  

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

   1,222,639     1,253,561     907,669     —      —       (3,383,869  —    

INTERCOMPANY/NOTES RECEIVABLE

   —       —       —       —      —       —      —    

OTHER ASSETS

   —       22,691     9,309     664,725    18,545     (552,095  163,175  
                                 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $1,222,639    $1,397,338    $917,782    $1,624,089   $1,181,586    $(3,951,299 $2,392,135  
                                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

            

CURRENT LIABILITIES

            

Accounts payable

  $—      $1,948    $—      $46,073   $2,668    $—     $50,689  

Accrued interest

   —       244     6,158     5,231    —       —      11,633  

Accrued customer incentives

   —       —       —       13,751    —       —      13,751  

Current liabilities for dispositions and discontinued operations

   —       —       —       11,696    —       —      11,696  

Other current liabilities

   —       20,318     —       43,886    23,081     —      87,285  
                                 

Total current liabilities

   —       22,510     6,158     120,637    25,749     —      175,054  
                                 

LONG-TERM DEBT

   —       —       447,435     318,667    —       —      766,102  

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FOR DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

   —       —       —       80,474    —       —      80,474  

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

   —       87,415     —       24,542    —       —      111,957  

OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

   —       11,798     —       23,506    605     —      35,909  

INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE

   —       52,976     —       148,594    19,039     (220,609  —    
                                 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   —       174,699     453,593     716,420    45,393     (220,609  1,169,496  
                                 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   1,222,639     1,222,639     464,189     907,669    1,136,193     (3,730,690  1,222,639  
                                 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $1,222,639    $1,397,338    $917,782    $1,624,089   $1,181,586    $(3,951,299 $2,392,135  
                                 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

 

   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
As of December 31, 2009
 
   Rayonier Inc.
(Parent
   ROC
(Subsidiary
   Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
   Subsidiaries of
Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  All Other
Subsidiaries
   Consolidating  Total 
   Guarantor)   Guarantor)   (Issuer)   (Non-guarantors)  (Non-guarantors)   Adjustments  Consolidated 

ASSETS

            

CURRENT ASSETS

            

Cash and cash equivalents

  $—      $2,895    $—      $69,722   $2,347    $—     $74,964  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts

   —       —       —       101,710    2,030     —      103,740  

Inventory

   —       —       —       114,187    —       (25,683  88,504  

Intercompany interest receivable

   —       —       —       —      1,081     (1,081  —    

Income tax and alternative fuel mixture credit receivable

   —       —       —       192,579    —       —      192,579  

Prepaid and other current assets

   —       1,430     758     44,722    2,999     —      49,909  
                                 

Total current assets

   —       4,325     758     522,920    8,457     (26,764  509,696  
                                 

TIMBER AND TIMBERLANDS, NET OF DEPLETION AND AMORTIZATION

   —       1,807     —       87,747    1,099,005     —      1,188,559  

NET PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

   —       1,493     —       341,790    1,147     509    344,939  

INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE

   —       75,248     —       (24,249  —       —      50,999  

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

   1,146,206     1,173,256     869,169     —      —       (3,188,631  —    

OTHER ASSETS

   —       23,135     11,668     496,195    4,313     (376,573  158,738  
                                 

TOTAL ASSETS

  $1,146,206    $1,279,264    $881,595    $1,424,403   $1,112,922    $(3,591,459 $2,252,931  
                                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

            

CURRENT LIABILITIES

            

Accounts payable

  $—      $3,057    $—      $54,871   $656    $—     $58,584  

Bank loans and current maturities

   —       —       —       4,650    —       —      4,650  

Accrued interest

   —       519     5,286     707    —       —      6,512  

Accrued customer incentives

   —       —       —       25,644    —       —      25,644  

Current liabilities for dispositions and discontinued operations

   —       —       —       10,648    —       —      10,648  

Other current liabilities

   —       18,885     —       37,726    12,462     —      69,073  
                                 

Total current liabilities

   —       22,461     5,286     134,246    13,118     —      175,111  
                                 

LONG-TERM DEBT

   —       5,000     441,332     243,667    5,000     —      694,999  

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES FOR DISPOSITIONS AND
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

   —       —       —       87,943    —       —      87,943  

PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

   —       86,522     —       25,140    —       —      111,662  

OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES

   —       13,352     —       23,035    23,553     (22,930  37,010  

INTERCOMPANY PAYABLE

   —       5,723     —       41,203    8,706     (55,632  —    
                                 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

   —       133,058     446,618     555,234    50,377     (78,562  1,106,725  
                                 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

   1,146,206     1,146,206     434,977     869,169    1,062,545     (3,512,897  1,146,206  
                                 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $1,146,206    $1,279,264    $881,595    $1,424,403   $1,112,922    $(3,591,459 $2,252,931  
                                 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

 

   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
   Rayonier Inc.
(Parent
  ROC
(Subsidiary
  Rayonier TRS
Holdings, Inc.
  Subsidiaries of
Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  All Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating  Total 
   Guarantor)  Guarantor)  (Issuer)  (Non-guarantors)  (Non-guarantors)  Adjustments  Consolidated 

CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

  $104,652   $146,909   $25,000   $296,986   $196,190   $(296,530 $473,207  
                             

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Capital expenditures

   —      (818  —      (73,617  (21,179  —      (95,614

Purchase of timberlands

   —      —      —      —      (48,487  48,487    —    

Purchase of real estate

   —      —      —      (41,253  —      41,253    —    

Change in restricted cash

   —      —      —      —      (13,209  —      (13,209

Other

   —      —      —      6,590    (379  —      6,211  
                             

CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   —      (818  —      (108,280  (83,254  89,740    (102,612
                             

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Issuance of debt

   —      —      —      75,000    82,000    —      157,000  

Repayment of debt

   —      (5,000  —      (4,650  (87,000  —      (96,650

Dividends paid

   (120,156  —      —      —      —      —      (120,156

Proceeds from the issuance of common shares

   21,532    —      —      —      —      —      21,532  

Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation

   —      —      —      5,071    —      —      5,071  

Debt issuance costs

   —      —      —      (537  —      —      (537

Repurchase of common shares

   (6,028  —      —      —      —      —      (6,028

Distributions to parent

   —      (104,652  (25,000  (28,897  (48,241  206,790    —    
                             

CASH (USED FOR) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   (104,652  (109,652  (25,000  45,987    (53,241  206,790    (39,768
                             

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

   —      —      —      (126  —      —      (126
                             

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        

Change in cash and cash equivalents

   —      36,439    —      234,567    59,695    —      330,701  

Balance, beginning of year

   —      2,895    —      69,722    2,347    —      74,964  
                             

Balance, end of period

  $—     $39,334   $—     $304,289   $62,042   $—     $405,665  
                             

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

(Unaudited)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise stated)

 

   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
   Rayonier
Inc. (Parent
  ROC
(Parent
  Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  Subsidiaries of
Rayonier TRS
Holdings Inc.
  All Other
Subsidiaries
  Consolidating  Total 
   Guarantor)  Guarantor)  (Issuer)  (Non-guarantors)  (Non-guarantors)  Adjustments  Consolidated 

CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

  $98,194   $122,216   $25,000   $58,394   $169,973   $(259,459 $214,318  
                             

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

        

Capital expenditures

   —      (4  —      (45,513  (22,155  2,594    (65,078

Change in restricted cash

   —      —      —      —      1,243    —      1,243  

Investment in Subsidiaries

   —      —      (144,911  —      —      144,911    —    

Other

   —      —      —      (7,240  (445  —      (7,685
                             

CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   —      (4  (144,911  (52,753  (21,357  147,505    (71,520
                             

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

        

Issuance of debt

   —      —      172,500    5,000    80,000    —      257,500  

Repayment of debt

   —      (20,000  —      (85,620  (80,000  —      (185,620

Dividends paid

   (118,540  —      —      —      —      —      (118,540

Proceeds from the issuance of common shares

   9,228    —      —      —      —      —      9,228  

Excess tax benefits on stock-based compensation

   —      —      —      2,287    —      —      2,287  

Repurchase of common shares

   (1,388  —      —      —      —      —      (1,388

Purchase of exchangeable note hedge

   —      —      (23,460  —      —      —      (23,460

Proceeds from issuance of warrant

   12,506    —      —      —      —      —      12,506  

Debt issuance costs

   —      —      (4,129  —      —      —      (4,129

Distributions to / from Parent

   —      (98,194  (25,000  117,240    (106,000  111,954    —    
                             

CASH (USED FOR) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   (98,194  (118,194  119,911    38,907    (106,000  111,954    (51,616
                             

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

   —      —      —      278    —      —      278  
                             

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

        

Change in cash and cash equivalents

   —      4,018    —      44,826    42,616    —      91,460  

Balance, beginning of year

   —      9,741    —      47,082    4,862    —      61,685  
                             

Balance, end of period

  $—     $13,759   $—     $91,908   $47,478   $—     $153,145  
                             

 

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Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

When we refer to “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” or “Rayonier,” we mean Rayonier Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. References herein to “Notes to Financial Statements” refer to the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Rayonier Inc. included in Item 1 of this Report.

The Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and certain other factors which may affect future results. Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Forward - Looking Statements

Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, provide a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information about their companies. Certain statements in this document regarding anticipated financial outcomes including earnings guidance, if any, business and market conditions, outlook and other similar statements relating to Rayonier’s future financial and operational performance, are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “estimate,” “believe,” “anticipate” and other similar language.

Forward looking statements are subject to future events, risks and uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control or are currently unknown to us) as well as potentially inaccurate estimates, assumptions and judgments by us that could cause actual results to differ materially from results contemplated by our forward-looking statements. Some of these events, risks and uncertainties are set forth in Item 1A – Risk Factors in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base these estimates and assumptions on historical data and trends, current fact patterns, expectations and other sources of information we believe are reasonable. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different conditions. For a full description of our critical accounting policies, see Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Segments

We are a leading international forest products company primarily engaged in timberland management, the sale and entitlement of real estate, and the production and sale of high value specialty cellulose fibers and fluff pulp. We operate in four reportable business segments: Timber, Real Estate, Performance Fibers, and Wood Products. The Timber sales include all activities which relate to the harvesting of timber. Real Estate sales include all property sales, including those designated for higher and better use (“HBU”). The assets of the Real Estate segment include HBU property held by the Company’s real estate subsidiary, TerraPointe LLC. The Performance Fibers segment includes two major product lines, cellulose specialties and absorbent materials. The Wood Products segment is comprised of lumber operations. Our remaining operations include harvesting and selling timber acquired from third parties (log trading). These operations are combined and reported in “Other Operations.” Sales between operating segments are made based on fair market value, and intercompany sales, purchases and profits or losses are eliminated in consolidation.

We evaluate financial performance based on the operating income of the segments. Operating income, as presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income, is equal to segment income (loss). Certain income (loss) items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income are not allocated to segments. These items, which include gains (losses) from certain asset dispositions, interest income (expense), miscellaneous income (expense) and income tax (expense) benefit, are not considered by Company management to be part of segment operations.

 

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Results of Operations, Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009.

 

Financial Information (in millions)

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010  2009  2010  2009 

Sales

     

Timber

  $47.3   $46.5   $143.4   $125.0  

Real Estate

     

Development

   0.4    —      2.0    1.4  

Rural

   18.6    14.1    26.2    23.7  

Non-Strategic Timberlands

   26.2    7.8    62.7    64.8  
                 

Total Real Estate

   45.2    21.9    90.9    89.9  
                 

Performance Fibers

     

Cellulose specialties

   186.7    173.1    506.6    464.5  

Absorbent materials

   59.6    43.7    141.4    133.1  
                 

Total Performance Fibers

   246.3    216.8    648.0    597.6  
                 

Wood Products

   14.7    13.3    52.1    37.5  

Other operations

   25.4    8.5    72.8    23.2  

Intersegment Eliminations

   (1.4  (6.4  (7.3  (14.5
                 

Total Sales

  $377.5   $300.6   $999.9   $858.7  
                 

Operating Income (Loss)

     

Timber

  $9.2   $1.0   $26.0   $(0.9

Real Estate

   30.8    12.8    52.3    51.4  

Performance Fibers

   62.3    49.5    152.2    125.1  

Wood Products

   (1.4  (2.0  2.9    (8.1

Other operations

   (0.8  (1.3  0.5    (2.6

Corporate and other expenses / eliminations (1)

   (8.0  51.1    (8.6  123.7  
                 

Total Operating Income

   92.1    111.1    225.3    288.6  

Interest Expense

   (12.9  (12.8  (37.7  (37.6

Interest / Other income

   0.3    0.3    0.9    0.5  

Income tax expense

   (16.6  (17.5  (30.1  (36.7
                 

Net Income

  $62.9   $81.1   $158.4   $214.8  
                 

Diluted Earnings Per Share

  $0.77   $1.01   $1.95   $2.69  
                 

 

(1)

The nine months ended September 30, 2010 includes a first quarter gain of $12.4 million from the sale of a portion of the Company’s interest in its New Zealand joint venture. See Note 6 – Joint Venture Investment for additional information. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 include $55.8 million and $141.8 million, respectively, related to the alternative fuel mixture credit (“AFMC”). See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) for additional information.

 

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TIMBER

 

Sales (in millions)

      Changes Attributable to:     
   2009   Price   Volume/Mix  Other   2010 

Three months ended September 30,

         

Eastern

  $29.5    $3.5    $(8.2 $—      $24.8  

Western

   14.8     6.3     (0.9  —       20.2  

New Zealand

   2.2     —       —      0.1     2.3  
                        

Total Sales

  $46.5    $9.8    $(9.1 $0.1    $47.3  
                        

Nine months ended September 30,

         

Eastern

  $84.3    $12.3    $(13.1 $0.7    $84.2  

Western

   34.8     14.3     3.0    —       52.1  

New Zealand

   5.9     —       —      1.2     7.1  
                        

Total Sales

  $125.0    $26.6    $(10.1 $1.9    $143.4  
                        

In the Eastern region, average prices rose 15 percent and 28 percent in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 compared to the prior year periods, respectively, primarily from restricted timber supply, strong pulpwood demand and wet weather conditions in the first half of the year. Volumes declined 27 percent and 22 percent in third quarter and year-to-date 2010 from the prior year periods, respectively, as we returned to more normalized thinning volumes. Year-to-date volumes were also unfavorably impacted by the weather-related restricted hardwood supply in the first quarter.

In the Western region, prices increased 42 percent and 36 percent in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 from the respective 2009 periods reflecting improved export demand. Overall volumes declined eight percent for third quarter but increased five percent for the nine months as we accelerated the year’s harvest schedule to the first half to capitalize on increased prices. The sales impact of the year-to-date volume increase also reflects a mix shift to higher-priced delivered logs.

New Zealand sales represent timberland management fees for services provided to the joint venture, of which Rayonier has a 26 percent equity interest.

 

Operating Income (Loss) (in millions)

     Changes Attributable to:    
   2009  Price   Volume/Mix  Cost/
Other
  2010 

Three months ended September 30,

       

Eastern

  $2.4   $3.5    $(1.7 $0.3   $4.5  

Western

   (0.4  6.3     (0.4  (0.9  4.6  

New Zealand/Other

   (1.0  —       —      1.1    0.1  
                      

Total Operating Income

  $1.0   $9.8    $(2.1 $0.5   $9.2  
                      

Nine months ended September 30,

       

Eastern

  $8.8   $12.3    $(4.5 $1.6   $18.2  

Western

   (6.7  14.3     (0.2  (0.1  7.3  

New Zealand/Other

   (3.0  —       —      3.5    0.5  
                      

Total Operating Income (Loss)

  $(0.9 $26.6    $(4.7 $5.0   $26.0  
                      

In the Eastern region, third quarter and year-to-date operating income improved from the 2009 periods as higher sales prices more than offset lower volumes. The 2010 periods were also favorably impacted by lower costs primarily from depletion and logging expenses due to geographic sales mix and improved production and transportation costs.

In the Western region, operating income in the third quarter and year-to-date improved from the prior year periods as higher prices more than offset increased logging costs and an unfavorable shift in sales mix.

New Zealand operating income primarily represents equity earnings related to the joint venture’s timber activities which have increased from the prior year periods primarily due to improved export demand.

 

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REAL ESTATE

 

Sales (in millions)

      Changes Attributable to:    
   2009   Price  Volume/Mix  2010 

Three months ended September 30,

      

Development

  $—      $—     $0.4   $0.4  

Rural

   14.1     0.1    4.4    18.6  

Non-Strategic Timberlands

   7.8     (7.9  26.3    26.2  
                  

Total Sales

  $21.9    $(7.8 $31.1   $45.2  
                  

Nine months ended September 30,

      

Development

  $1.4    $(0.7 $1.3   $2.0  

Rural

   23.7     (3.9  6.4    26.2  

Non-Strategic Timberlands

   64.8     9.6    (11.7  62.7  
                  

Total Sales

  $89.9    $5.0   $(4.0 $90.9  
                  

 

Operating Income (in millions)

      Changes Attributable to:    
   2009   Price  Volume/Mix  Cost/
Other
  2010 

Three months ended September 30,

       

Total Operating Income

  $12.8    $(7.8 $17.2   $8.6   $30.8  
                      

Nine months ended September 30,

       

Total Operating Income

  $51.4    $5.0   $(1.1 $(3.0 $52.3  
                      

For third quarter 2010, sales and operating income improved from 2009 levels primarily due to higher volumes. Third quarter 2010 included 10,000 acres of rural and 13,000 acres of non-strategic timberland sales compared to 8,000 acres and 3,000 acres in third quarter 2009, respectively. Although non-strategic prices declined in third quarter 2010 from the prior year period mainly due to the mix of properties sold, the impact was partially offset by lower basis in properties sold.

Year-to-date, sales and operating income were consistent with 2009 results. While rural acres sold increased 27 percent year-to-date from the prior year period, rural prices decreased primarily due to a change in geographic mix. Non-strategic timberland acres sold year-to-date declined 18 percent from the prior year while prices and costs increased due to site specific characteristics.

 

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PERFORMANCE FIBERS

 

Sales (in millions)

      Changes Attributable to:    
   2009   Price  Volume/Mix  2010 

Three months ended September 30,

      

Cellulose specialties

  $173.1    $1.5   $12.1   $186.7  

Absorbent materials

   43.7     16.6    (0.7  59.6  
                  

Total Sales

  $216.8    $18.1   $11.4   $246.3  
                  

Nine months ended September 30,

      

Cellulose specialties

  $464.5    $(9.0 $51.1   $506.6  

Absorbent materials

   133.1     20.3    (12.0  141.4  
                  

Total Sales

  $597.6    $11.3   $39.1   $648.0  
                  

Cellulose specialties sales improved for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 as volume increased seven percent and 11 percent, respectively, from the prior year periods reflecting strong demand. While prices were one percent higher for the quarter, year-to-date prices were two percent below the prior year period due to the removal of a cost-based surcharge in third quarter 2009.

Absorbent materials sales increased for the quarter and year-to-date as prices rose 41 percent and 17 percent, respectively, mainly due to tight supply. Sales volumes declined by one percent and ten percent for the three and nine months, respectively, due to the timing of customer orders, a shift in production to cellulose specialties and production issues.

 

Operating Income (in millions)

      Changes Attributable to:    
    2009   Price   Volume/Mix   Costs/
Other
  2010 

Three months ended September 30,

         

Total Operating Income

  $49.5    $18.1    $3.4    $(8.7 $62.3  
                        

Nine months ended September 30,

         

Total Operating Income

  $125.1    $11.3    $14.3    $1.5   $152.2  
                        

Operating income improved in both 2010 periods primarily due to increased cellulose specialties volumes and higher absorbent materials prices. Third quarter 2010 was unfavorably impacted by higher wood, chemical and transportation costs, while year-to-date costs continued to be favorable to 2009 as lower chemical and energy costs more than offset higher wood costs.

 

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WOOD PRODUCTS

 

Sales (in millions)

      Changes Attributable to:     
   2009   Price   Volume   2010 

Three months ended September 30,

        

Total Sales

  $13.3    $0.7    $0.7    $14.7  
                    

Nine months ended September 30,

        

Total Sales

  $37.5    $11.7    $2.9    $52.1  
                    

Operating (Loss) Income (in millions)

      Changes Attributable to:     
   2009   Price   Volume/Mix /Costs   2010 

Three months ended September 30,

        

Total Operating (Loss) Income

  $(2.0  $0.7    $(0.1  $(1.4
                    

Nine months ended September 30,

        

Total Operating (Loss) Income

  $(8.1  $11.7    $(0.7  $2.9  
                    

Sales and operating income improved from the prior year as prices rose five percent and 29 percent for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010. Supply constraints caused by wet weather in the first half of the year began easing in the third quarter, however prices still remained above prior year.

Although below historical averages, volumes increased five percent and eight percent in third quarter and year-to-date 2010 from the 2009 periods as we increased production to capitalize on improved pricing. Operating income was unfavorably impacted by higher costs in both 2010 periods, primarily due to increased conversion costs in third quarter and higher wood costs on a year-to-date basis.

OTHER OPERATIONS

Sales and operating results improved from the prior year periods primarily due to foreign exchange gains and higher earnings from log trading.

Corporate and Other Expenses

The nine months ended September 30, 2010 results include a first quarter gain of $12 million from the sale of a portion of the Company’s interest in its New Zealand joint venture. See Note 6 – Joint Venture Investment for additional information. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 results include $56 million and $142 million, respectively, relating to the AFMC. See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) for additional information. Excluding these special items, corporate and other expenses were $8 million and $5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, and $21 million and $18 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The three months ended September 30, 2009 benefited from a $3 million favorable insurance settlement. The increase in expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 from the prior year period primarily reflects higher incentive compensation accruals.

Interest Expense and Other Income, Net

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, interest and other expenses were comparable to the prior year periods.

Income Tax Expense

Third quarter effective tax rates before discrete items were 19.2 percent and 25.2 percent in 2010 and 2009, respectively. For the nine months, the effective tax rates were 18.3 percent and 22.1 percent in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decreased rates in 2010 were due to proportionately higher earnings from the REIT.

 

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Including discrete items, the effective tax rates for the quarter and year-to-date were 20.9 percent and 16.0 percent compared to 17.8 percent and 14.6 percent in 2009, respectively.

Two recent tax developments, the cellulosic biofuel producer credit (“CBPC”) and the Small Business Jobs Act, are expected to benefit the Company in future periods.

In October 2010 the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) released clarification that both the AFMC and CBPC can be claimed in the same year for different volumes of black liquor. The Company has applied for the cellulosic biofuel producer registration. If IRS approval is received, the CBPC would increase fourth quarter 2010 net income by approximately $23 million, or $0.28 per share. See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) for additional information.

In September 2010 the Small Business Jobs Act was enacted, which has a provision that eliminates the built-in gains tax for Rayonier in 2011. The built-in gains tax was approximately $9 million in 2009 and is expected to be approximately $6 million in 2010.

Outlook

Our actions to create value are driving strong cash flows and operating results in 2010. We expect to be at the upper end of our guidance for earnings of $2.05 to $2.20 per share for 2010, excluding special items, and CAD of $360 million to $380 million.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, our operations have generally produced consistent cash flows and required limited capital resources. Short-term borrowings have helped fund cyclicality and seasonality in working capital needs and long-term debt has been used to fund major acquisitions.

$75 million Five-Year Term Loan Agreement

In March 2010, TRS borrowed $75 million under a five-year term loan agreement with a group of banks at LIBOR plus 275 basis points. We expect to use these funds for general corporate purposes.

Summary of Liquidity and Financing Commitments (in millions of dollars)

 

    As of
September 30, 2010
  As of
December 31,  2009
 

Cash and cash equivalents (a)

  $406   $75  

Total debt

   766    700  

Shareholders’ equity

   1,223    1,146  

Total capitalization (total debt plus equity)

   1,989    1,846  

Debt to capital ratio

   39  38

 

(a)

Cash and cash equivalents consisted primarily of time deposits with original maturities of 90 days or less.

Cash Provided by Operating Activities (in millions of dollars)

 

   2010   2009   Increase 

Nine months ended September 30,

  $  473    $  214    $  259  

Cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 increased primarily due to a cash refund of $189 million related to the AFMC received in April 2010. See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) for additional information. Excluding the impact of the AFMC, cash provided by operating activities increased by approximately $70 million primarily due to improved operating results.

 

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Cash Used for Investing Activities (in millions of dollars)

 

   2010   2009   Increase 

Nine months ended September 30,

  $103    $72    $31  

Cash used for investing activities increased primarily due to a planned increase in capital expenditures for cost reduction and efficiency projects as well as environmental expenditures at our Jesup, Georgia Performance Fibers mill required under a 2008 consent decree. Additionally, restricted cash increased over prior year due to the timing of like-kind exchange (“LKE”) transactions.

Cash Used for Financing Activities (in millions of dollars)

 

   2010   2009   Decrease 

Nine months ended September 30,

  $40    $52    $12  

Cash used for financing activities decreased mainly due to higher cash proceeds on stock options exercised.

Expected 2010 Expenditures

As previously announced, we increased our quarterly dividend by eight percent to $0.54 per share in fourth quarter 2010, which will raise our quarterly dividend payment to approximately $43 million, compared to $40 million in the third quarter. Income tax payments totaled $5 million during the first nine months of 2010 compared to payments of $10 million in the same period 2009. Cash payments for income taxes during 2010 are anticipated to be between $10 million and $14 million. The expected 2010 tax payments include a benefit from the AFMC and CBPC. See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) for additional information.

A cash refund of $189 million related to the AFMC was received in April 2010. The proceeds from the AFMC were partially used to increase 2010 pension contributions and capital expenditures. We made no discretionary pension contributions in the first nine months of 2010; however, we made a discretionary pension contribution of $50 million on October 20, 2010. We do not expect to make any additional discretionary contributions in 2010. Capital expenditures in 2010 are forecasted to be between $140 million and $145 million compared to $92 million in 2009.

Expenditures related to dispositions and discontinued operations were $6 million for the first nine months of 2010 and 2009; full year 2010 expenditures of approximately $10 million are anticipated.

Performance and Liquidity Indicators

The discussion below is presented to enhance the reader’s understanding of our operating performance, liquidity, ability to generate cash and satisfy rating agency and creditor requirements. This information includes two measures of financial results: Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (“EBITDA”) and Adjusted Cash Available for Distribution (“Adjusted CAD”). These measures are not defined by Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and the discussion of EBITDA and Adjusted CAD is not intended to conflict with or change any of the GAAP disclosures described above. Management considers these measures to be important to estimate the enterprise and shareholder values of the Company as a whole and of its core segments, and for allocating capital resources. In addition, analysts, investors and creditors use these measures when analyzing our operating performance, financial condition and cash generating ability. Management uses EBITDA as a performance measure and Adjusted CAD as a liquidity measure. EBITDA is defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Adjusted CAD as defined, however, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

 

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We reconcile EBITDA to Net Income for the consolidated Company and Operating Income for the Segments, as those are the nearest GAAP measures for each. Below is a reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA for the respective periods (in millions of dollars):

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010   2009  2010  2009 

Net Income

  $62.9    $81.1   $158.4   $214.8  

Income tax expense

   16.6     17.5    30.1    36.7  

Interest, net

   12.6     12.5    36.8    37.1  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   39.1     40.1       115.6        126.7      
                  

EBITDA

  $131.2    $151.2   $340.9   $415.3  
                  

EBITDA by segment is a critical valuation measure used by our Chief Operating Decision Maker, existing shareholders and potential shareholders to measure how the Company is performing relative to the assets under management. EBITDA by segment for the respective periods was as follows (millions of dollars):

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010  2009  2010  2009 

EBITDA by Segment

     

Timber

  $24.0   $20.1   $74.8   $57.6  

Real Estate

   40.1    17.5    73.6    73.6  

Performance Fibers

   76.2    64.6    194.1    167.1  

Wood Products

   (0.5  (1.0  6.0    (4.7

Other Operations

   (0.8  (1.3  0.5    (2.6

Corporate and other

   (7.8  51.3(a)   (8.1)(b)   124.3(a) 
                 

Total

  $131.2   $151.2   $340.9   $415.3  
                 

 

(a)

Three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 results include $55.8 million and $141.8 million, respectively, related to the AFMC. See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) for additional information.

(b)

Nine months ended September 30, 2010 results include a gain of $12.4 million from the sale of a portion of the Company’s interest in the New Zealand joint venture. See Note 6 – Joint Venture Investment for additional information.

For the three months ended September 30, 2010, EBITDA was $20 million below the prior year period primarily due to the inclusion of $56 million in the 2009 results related to the AFMC. Excluding the AFMC, EBITDA was $36 million above prior year primarily due to higher operating results.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, EBITDA was $74 million below the prior year period primarily due to the inclusion of $142 million in the 2009 results related to the AFMC. Excluding the AFMC, 2010 EBITDA was $68 million above prior year primarily due to higher operating results and a $12 million gain from the sale of a portion of Rayonier’s interest in its New Zealand joint venture.

 

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The following tables reconcile Operating Income by segment to EBITDA by segment (millions of dollars):

 

   Timber  Real
Estate
   Performance
Fibers
   Wood
Products
  Other
Operations
  Corporate
and Other
  Total 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2010

          

Operating income (loss)

  $9.2   $30.8    $62.3    $(1.4 $(0.8 $(8.0)   $92.1  

Add: Depreciation, depletion
and amortization

   14.8    9.3     13.9     0.9    —      0.2    39.1  
                               

EBITDA

  $24.0   $40.1    $76.2    $(0.5 $(0.8 $(7.8)   $131.2  
                               

Three Months Ended September 30, 2009

          

Operating income (loss)

  $1.0   $12.8    $49.5    $(2.0 $(1.3 $51.1(a)  $111.1  

Add: Depreciation, depletion
and amortization

   19.1    4.7     15.1     1.0    —      0.2    40.1  
                               

EBITDA

  $20.1   $17.5    $64.6    $(1.0 $(1.3 $51.3   $151.2  
                               

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010

          

Operating income (loss)

  $26.0   $52.3    $152.2    $2.9   $0.5   $(8.6)(b)  $225.3  

Add: Depreciation, depletion
and amortization

   48.8    21.3     41.9     3.1    —      0.5    115.6  
                               

EBITDA

  $74.8   $73.6    $194.1    $6.0   $0.5   $(8.1)   $340.9  
                               

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009

          

Operating (loss) income

  $(0.9 $51.4    $125.1    $(8.1 $(2.6 $123.7(a)  $288.6  

Add: Depreciation, depletion
and amortization

   58.5    22.2     42.0     3.4    —      0.6    126.7  
                               

EBITDA

  $57.6   $73.6    $167.1    $(4.7 $(2.6 $124.3   $415.3  
                               

 

(a)

Three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 results include $55.8 million and $141.8 million, respectively, related to the AFMC. See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) for additional information.

(b)

Nine months ended September 30, 2010 results include a gain of $12.4 million from the sale of a portion of the Company’s interest in the New Zealand joint venture. See Note 6 – Joint Venture Investment for additional information.

Adjusted CAD is a non-GAAP measure of cash generated during a period which is available for dividend distribution, repurchasing common shares, debt reduction and for strategic acquisitions net of associated financing (e.g. realizing LKE tax benefits). We define Cash Available for Distribution (“CAD”) as Cash Provided by Operating Activities adjusted for capital spending, the tax benefits associated with certain strategic acquisitions, the change in committed cash, and other items which include cash provided by discontinued operations, proceeds from matured energy forward contracts, excess tax benefits on stock based compensation and the change in capital expenditures purchased on account. Committed cash represents outstanding checks that have been drawn on our zero balance bank accounts but have not been paid. In compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission requirements for non-GAAP measures, we reduce CAD by mandatory debt repayments which results in the measure entitled “Adjusted CAD.”

Below is a reconciliation of Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Adjusted CAD (in millions of dollars):

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010  2009 

Cash used for investing activities

  $(102.6 $(71.5
         

Cash used for financing activities

  $(39.8 $(51.6
         

Cash provided by operating activities

  $473.2   $214.3  

Capital expenditures

   (95.6  (65.1

Change in committed cash

   11.6    21.8  

Other

   11.2    (5.4
         

CAD

   400.4    165.6  

Mandatory debt repayments

   —      (0.6
         

Adjusted CAD

  $400.4   $165.0  
         

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2010, adjusted CAD was $235 million higher than the prior year period primarily due to the receipt of $189 million related to the AFMC and higher operating results. Adjusted CAD generated in any period is not necessarily indicative of amounts that may be generated in future periods.

Liquidity Facilities

We have a $250 million unsecured revolving credit facility at an interest rate of LIBOR plus 40 basis points. The facility expires in August 2011. At September 30, 2010, the available borrowing capacity was $245 million.

In connection with our installment notes, $75 million five-year term loan agreement, and $250 million revolving credit facility, covenants must be met, including ratios based on the covenant definition of EBITDA, Funds from Operations, and ratios of cash flows to fixed charges. At September 30, 2010, we are in compliance with all of these covenants.

In addition to these financial covenants, the installment notes, five-year term loan agreement and credit facility include customary covenants that limit the incurrence of debt, the disposition of assets, and the making of certain payments between Rayonier Forest Resources, L.P. (“RFR”) and Rayonier among others. An asset sales covenant in the RFR installment note-related agreements requires us, subject to certain exceptions, to either reinvest cumulative timberland sales proceeds for individual sales greater than $10 million (the “excess proceeds”) in timberland-related investments and activities or, once the amount of excess proceeds not reinvested exceeds $50 million, to offer the note holders prepayment of the notes ratably in the amount of the excess proceeds. As of December 31, 2009, the excess proceeds were $19.8 million. During March 2010, the excess proceeds exceeded the $50 million limit and as a result, repayment of $53.0 million was offered to the note holders. The note holders declined the offer and the excess proceeds were reset to zero. As of September 30, 2010, the excess proceeds were $12.2 million.

Contractual Financial Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no material changes to the Contractual Financial Obligations table as presented in Item 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K. See Note 10 — Guarantees for details on the letters of credit, surety bonds and guarantees as of September 30, 2010.

New or Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

For information on new or recently adopted accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and New Accounting Pronouncements.

 

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Sales Volumes by Segment:

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2010   2009   2010   2009 

Timber

        

Western region, in millions of board feet

   46     50     132     126  

Eastern region, in thousands of short green tons

   1,266     1,726     4,131     5,317  

Real Estate

        

Acres sold

        

Development

   56     —       431     223  

Rural

   10,242     7,809     15,192     11,971  

Non-strategic timberlands

   12,912     2,970     43,134     52,663  
                    

Total

   23,210     10,779     58,757     64,857  

Performance Fibers

        

Sales Volume

        

Cellulose specialties, in thousands of metric tons

   131     123     357     321  

Absorbent materials, in thousands of metric tons

   67     68     179     198  

Lumber

        

Sales volume, in millions of board feet

   60     57     180     167  

 

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Market and Other Economic Risks

Our exposures to market risk have not changed materially since December 31, 2009. For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see Item 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Item 4.Controls and Procedures

Rayonier management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate disclosure controls and procedures. Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)), are designed with the objective of ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) rules and forms and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no control evaluation can provide absolute assurance that all control exceptions and instances of fraud have been prevented or detected on a timely basis. Even systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance that their objectives are achieved.

Based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2010.

In the quarter ended September 30, 2010, based upon the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of SEC Rule 13a-15, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that would materially affect or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1A.Risk Factors

There were no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, except as noted below. For a full description of these risk factors, please refer to Item 1A – Risk Factors, in the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The following has been added as a risk factor:

Cellulosic biofuel producer credit.

The Company has disclosed information concerning its eligibility for the cellulosic biofuel producer credit. See Note 2 – Alternative Fuel Mixture Credit (“AFMC”) and Cellulosic Biofuel Producer Credit (“CBPC”) for additional information. The tax credit is based on the burning of black liquor used in the Company’s performance fibers business in 2009. There can be no assurance that the IRS will approve the Company’s eligibility for, and amount of, such tax credit.

 

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table provides information regarding our purchases of Rayonier common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2010:

 

Period

  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased (1)
   Average
Price Paid
per Share
   Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs
   Maximum Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
 

July 1 to July 31

   662    $46.49     —       2,483,169  

August 1 to August 31

   —       —       —       2,483,169  

September 1 to September 30

   —       —       —       2,483,169  
                 

Total

   662       —       2,483,169  
                 

 

(1)

Repurchased to satisfy the minimum tax withholding requirements related to the vesting of restricted shares under the 2004 Rayonier Incentive Stock Plan.

See Item 5 – Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding our Common Share repurchase program.

 

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Item 6.Exhibits

 

3.1  Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s
May 25, 2010 Form 8-K
3.2  Bylaws    Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s
October 21, 2009 Form 8-K
31.1  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act    Filed herewith
31.2  Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act    Filed herewith
32  Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act    Furnished herewith
101  The following financial information from our Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2010, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”), includes: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009; (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009; (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010 and 2009; and (iv) the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, tagged as blocks of text.
    Furnished herewith pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 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.

 

RAYONIER INC.
By: /S/ HANS E. VANDEN NOORT        
 

Hans E. Vanden Noort

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

October 28, 2010

 

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