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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10‑Q
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 1, 2017
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0‑22684
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan
38‑1465835
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
organization)
2801 East Beltline NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan
49525
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (616) 364‑6161
NONE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer ☒
Accelerated Filer ☐
Non-Accelerated Filer ☐
Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging Growth Company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with an new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Class
Outstanding as of July 1, 2017
Common stock, no par value
20,421,775
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
Page No.
Item 1.
Financial Statements
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at July 1, 2017, December 31, 2016 and June 25, 2016
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended and Six Months Ended July 1, 2017 and June 25, 2016
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended July 1, 2017 and June 25, 2016
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended July 1, 2017 and June 25, 2016
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
Legal Proceedings – NONE
Item 1A.
Risk Factors – NONE
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Defaults upon Senior Securities – NONE
Mine Safety Disclosures – NONE
Item 5.
Other Information – NONE
Item 6.
Exhibits
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
July 1,
December 31,
June 25,
2017
2016
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
24,625
34,091
87,517
Restricted cash
905
398
909
Investments
10,401
10,348
9,740
Accounts receivable, net
398,529
282,253
318,505
Inventories:
Raw materials
218,356
198,954
165,857
Finished goods
220,079
198,273
131,939
Total inventories
438,435
397,227
297,796
Refundable income taxes
—
11,459
Other current assets
21,970
20,662
15,238
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
894,865
756,438
729,705
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
1,981
1,546
2,541
RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS
7,911
OTHER ASSETS
7,842
8,617
7,470
GOODWILL
213,597
198,535
181,381
INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
2,340
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
37,547
26,731
14,170
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
Property, plant and equipment
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(419,518)
(401,611)
(392,753)
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
297,851
256,899
TOTAL ASSETS
1,482,039
1,292,058
1,194,506
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Cash overdraft
22,769
19,761
Accounts payable
160,250
124,660
126,095
Accrued liabilities:
Compensation and benefits
77,187
92,441
74,919
Income taxes
960
1,755
Other
48,063
32,281
35,321
Current portion of long-term debt
2,378
2,634
1,093
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
311,607
271,777
239,183
LONG-TERM DEBT
204,752
109,059
84,530
20,360
20,817
25,092
OTHER LIABILITIES
28,959
29,939
26,066
TOTAL LIABILITIES
565,678
431,592
374,871
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Controlling interest shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, no par value; shares authorized 1,000,000; issued and outstanding, none
Common stock, no par value; shares authorized 80,000,000; issued and outstanding, 20,421,775, 20,342,069 and 20,307,463
20,422
20,342
20,307
Additional paid-in capital
199,092
185,333
182,710
Retained earnings
684,808
649,135
609,718
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(2,590)
(5,630)
(4,149)
Total controlling interest shareholders’ equity
901,732
849,180
808,586
Noncontrolling interest
14,629
11,286
11,049
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
916,361
860,466
819,635
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
NET SALES
1,072,375
872,093
1,918,505
1,554,244
COST OF GOODS SOLD
924,135
740,606
1,649,526
1,320,018
GROSS PROFIT
148,240
131,487
268,979
234,226
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
94,341
77,822
181,259
148,651
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS
53,899
53,665
87,720
85,575
INTEREST EXPENSE
1,840
1,103
3,343
2,179
INTEREST INCOME
(329)
(208)
(411)
(312)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF INVESTEE
(21)
(110)
(26)
(192)
1,490
785
2,906
1,675
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
52,409
52,880
84,814
83,900
INCOME TAXES
17,835
18,643
28,605
29,407
NET EARNINGS
34,574
34,237
56,209
54,493
LESS NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
(932)
(839)
(1,505)
(1,882)
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST
33,642
33,398
54,704
52,611
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC
1.64
2.67
2.59
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED
2.66
2.58
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE GAIN (LOSS)
1,387
(807)
4,422
(365)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
35,961
33,430
60,631
54,128
LESS COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
(1,460)
(235)
(2,887)
(1,081)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST
34,501
33,195
57,744
53,047
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Controlling Interest Shareholders’ Equity
Accumulated
Additional
Common
Paid-In
Retained
Comprehensive
Noncontrolling
Stock
Capital
Earnings
Interest
Total
Balance at December 26, 2015
20,142
171,562
565,636
(4,585)
13,654
766,409
Net earnings
1,882
Foreign currency translation adjustment
250
(801)
(551)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment & foreign currency
186
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
(1,731)
Purchases of noncontrolling interest
(1,955)
(1,100)
Cash dividends $0.420 per share
(8,529)
Issuance of 3,708 shares under employee stock plans
287
290
Issuance of 114,132 shares under stock grant programs
114
5,134
5,248
Issuance of 47,914 shares under deferred compensation plans
48
(48)
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements
977
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans
3,943
Balance at June 25, 2016
Balance at December 31, 2016
1,505
2,817
1,382
4,199
223
(1,953)
Additional purchases of noncontrolling interest
2,409
Cash dividends - $0.450 per share
(9,208)
Issuance of 4,233 shares under employee stock plans
5
327
332
Issuance of 142,145 shares under stock grant programs
142
7,068
7,210
Issuance of 44,208 shares under deferred compensation plans
44
(44)
Repurchase of 110,880 shares
(111)
(9,823)
(9,934)
1,282
5,126
Balance at July 1, 2017
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation
23,248
19,178
Amortization of intangibles
2,377
1,285
Expense associated with stock grant plans
99
70
Deferred income taxes
355
55
Equity in earnings of investee
Net loss on disposition and impairment of assets
(328)
50
Changes in:
Accounts receivable
(101,239)
(95,198)
Inventories
(26,979)
7,564
Accounts payable and cash overdraft
38,146
31,320
Accrued liabilities and other
22,067
20,439
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
15,211
40,041
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(34,549)
(24,269)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
1,039
309
Acquisitions, net of cash received
(59,658)
(1,682)
Purchase of remaining noncontrolling interest, net of cash received
Cash contributed from noncontrolling interest
464
Advances of notes receivable
(228)
(2,946)
Collections on notes receivable
1,041
3,731
Purchases of investments
(15,118)
(3,571)
Proceeds from sale of investments
7,247
901
(125)
(736)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(99,887)
(29,363)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities
444,601
3,162
Repayments under revolving credit facilities
(349,311)
(3,210)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
331
Dividends paid to shareholders
(9,207)
Repurchase of common stock
(6)
(15)
NET CASH FROM (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
74,521
(10,033)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
1,196
(561)
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
(8,959)
84
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF YEAR
34,489
88,342
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD
25,530
88,426
RECONCILIATION OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
87,756
Restricted cash, beginning of period
586
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Restricted cash, end of period
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Interest paid
3,049
2,220
Income taxes paid
15,895
19,789
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Common stock issued under deferred compensation plans
4,231
3,375
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated condensed financial statements (the “Financial Statements”) include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries and partnerships, and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the Financial Statements do not include all of the information and footnotes normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
In our opinion, the Financial Statements contain all material adjustments necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the annual consolidated financial statements, and footnotes thereto, included in our Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10‑K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.
Seasonality has a significant impact on our working capital from March to August which historically results in negative or modest cash flows from operations in our first and second quarters. Conversely, we experience a substantial decrease in working capital from September to February which typically results in significant cash flow from operations in our third and fourth quarters. For comparative purposes, we have included the June 25, 2016 balances in the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheets.
B. FAIR VALUE
We apply the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, to assets and liabilities measured at fair value. Assets measured at fair value are as follows:
July 1, 2017
June 25, 2016
Quoted
Prices with
Prices in
Active
Observable
Markets
Inputs
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
Money market funds
64
891
955
65
506
571
Fixed income funds
1,495
6,451
7,946
1,935
2,383
4,318
Equity securities
9,822
4,944
Mutual funds:
Domestic stock funds
330
756
International stock funds
69
Target funds
254
231
Bond funds
206
199
Total mutual funds
874
1,255
Assets at fair value
12,255
7,342
19,597
8,199
2,889
11,088
We maintain money market, mutual funds, bonds, and/or stocks in our non-qualified deferred compensation plan and our wholly owned licensed captive insurance company. These funds are valued at prices quoted in an active exchange market and are included in “Cash and Cash Equivalents”, “Investments”, “Restricted Cash”, and
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“Restricted Investments”. We have elected not to apply the fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments, to any of our financial instruments except for those expressly required by U.S. GAAP.
We did not maintain any Level 3 assets or liabilities at July 1, 2017 or June 25, 2016.
In November 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)” (ASU 2016-18). Under ASU 2016-18, an entity will be required to explain changes in the statement of cash flows during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in this update should be applied using retrospective transition method to each period presented. Companies are required to adopt the new standard for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption of ASU 2016-18 is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company has early adopted this standard during the first quarter of 2017.
In the first six months of 2017, our wholly-owned captive, Ardellis Insurance Ltd. (“Ardellis”) transferred $4.1 million in fixed income securities from its Investment Account and purchased an additional $3.8 million in fixed income securities which are held in a newly formed collateral trust account in line with regulatory requirements in the State of Michigan to allow Ardellis to act as an admitted carrier in the State. These funds are intended to safeguard the insureds of the Michigan Branch of Ardellis. The funds are classified as “Restricted Investments”.
In accordance with our investment policy, our wholly-owned captive, Ardellis Insurance Ltd. (“Ardellis”), maintains an investment portfolio, totaling $17.8 million as of July 1, 2017, consisting of domestic and international stocks, and fixed income bonds.
Ardellis’ available for sale investment portfolio, including funds held with the State of Michigan, consists of the following:
Unrealized
Cost
Gain/(Loss)
Fair Value
Fixed Income
7,939
8
7,947
Equity
9,045
776
9,821
16,984
784
17,768
Our Fixed Income investments consist of short, intermediate, and long term bonds, as well as fixed blend bonds. Within the fixed income investments, we maintain a specific mixture of US treasury notes, US agency mortgage backed securities, private label mortgage backed securities, and various corporate securities. Our equity investments consist of small, mid, and large cap growth and value funds, as well as international equity. The net pre-tax effected unrealized gain was $784 thousand. Carrying amounts above are recorded in the investments and restricted investments line items within the balance sheet as of July 1, 2017. During the first six months of 2017, Ardellis investments reported a net realized gain of $156 thousand, which was recorded in interest income on the statement of earnings.
C. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is recognized at the time the product is shipped to the customer. Generally, title passes at the time of shipment. In certain circumstances, the customer takes title when the shipment arrives at the destination. However, our shipping process is typically completed the same day.
Earnings on construction contracts are reflected in operations using percentage-of-completion accounting, under either cost to cost or units of delivery methods, depending on the nature of the business at individual operations. Under percentage-of-completion using the cost to cost method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual costs incurred related to the total estimated costs. Under percentage-of-completion using the units of delivery method, revenues and related earnings on construction contracts are measured by the relationships of actual units produced related to the total number of units. Revisions in earnings estimates on the construction contracts are recorded in the accounting period in which the basis for such revisions becomes known. Projected losses on individual contracts are charged to operations in their entirety when such losses become apparent. Construction contract revenue increased to approximately $31.1 million, during the second quarter of 2017, from $30.9 million during the same period of 2016. Construction contract revenue was approximately $63.0 million and $63.4 million through the first six months of 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Our construction contracts are generally entered into with a fixed price and completion of the projects can range from 6 to 18 months in duration. Therefore, our operating results are impacted by, among many other things, labor rates and commodity costs. During the year, we update our estimated costs to complete our projects using current labor and commodity costs and recognize losses to the extent that they exist.
The following table presents the balances of percentage-of-completion accounts which are included in “Other current assets” and “Accrued liabilities: Other”, respectively (in thousands):
Cost and Earnings in Excess of Billings
3,521
2,573
2,835
Billings in Excess of Cost and Earnings
3,725
4,748
5,407
D. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The computation of earnings per share (“EPS”) is as follows (in thousands):
Numerator:
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest
Adjustment for earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock
(663)
(557)
(994)
(816)
Net earnings for calculating EPS
32,979
32,841
53,710
51,795
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding
20,544
20,387
20,494
20,335
Adjustment for non-vested restricted common stock
(405)
(340)
(373)
(315)
Shares for calculating basic EPS
20,139
20,047
20,121
20,020
Effect of dilutive stock options
31
37
Shares for calculating diluted EPS
20,170
20,078
20,158
20,051
Net earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted
No options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for the quarters ended July 1, 2017 or June 25, 2016.
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E. COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES
We are self-insured for environmental impairment liability, including certain liabilities which are insured through a wholly owned subsidiary, Ardellis Insurance Ltd., a licensed captive insurance company.
We own and operate a number of facilities throughout the United States that chemically treat lumber products. In connection with the ownership and operation of these and other real properties, and the disposal or treatment of hazardous or toxic substances, we may, under various federal, state, and local environmental laws, ordinances, and regulations, be potentially liable for removal and remediation costs, as well as other potential costs, damages, and expenses. Environmental reserves, calculated with no discount rate, have been established to cover remediation activities at wood preservation facilities in Stockertown, PA; Elizabeth City, NC; Auburndale, FL; and Medley, FL. In addition, a reserve was established for our facility in Thornton, CA to remove certain lead containing materials which existed on the property at the time of purchase.
On a consolidated basis, we have reserved approximately $3.6 million and $3.4 million on July 1, 2017, and June 25, 2016, respectively, representing the estimated costs to complete future remediation efforts. These amounts have not been reduced by an insurance receivable.
Many of our wood treating operations utilize “Subpart W” drip pads, defined as hazardous waste management units by the Environmental Protection Agency. The rules regulating drip pads require that a pad be “closed” at the point that it is no longer intended to be used for wood treating operations or to manage hazardous waste. Closure involves identification and disposal of contaminants which are required to be removed from the facility. The cost of closure is dependent upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, identification and removal of contaminants, cleanup standards that vary from state to state, and the time period over which the cleanup would be completed. Based on our present knowledge of existing circumstances, it is considered probable that these costs will approximate $0.2 million. As a result, this amount is recorded in other long-term liabilities on July 1, 2017.
In February 2014, one of our operations was served with a federal grand jury subpoena from the Southern District of New York. The subpoena was issued in connection with an investigation being conducted by the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. The subpoena requested documents relating to a developer and construction projects for which our operation had provided materials and labor. Following receipt of the subpoena, the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors retained outside counsel to conduct an internal investigation and respond to the subpoena. The Company cooperated in all respects with the US Attorney’s Office, complied with this subpoena and voluntarily provided additional information. As a result of the internal investigation, in 2014, two Company employees were terminated for violating the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. In May 2015, those ex-employees were indicted by the grand jury. In April 2016, one of the two former employees pled guilty to four of the charges included in the indictment. In May 2016, the other former employee was found guilty by a jury on four of the charges included in the indictment. The Company has not been named as a target and continues to cooperate with the US Attorney’s Office in this matter; however, because of the duration and unique nature of this proceeding, any potential, adverse financial implications to the Company are uncertain. Based upon prior communications with the US Attorney’s Office, we do not believe that the resolution of this matter will have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or the results of our operations.
In addition, on July 1, 2017, we were parties either as plaintiff or defendant to a number of lawsuits and claims arising through the normal course of our business. In the opinion of management, our consolidated financial statements will not be materially affected by the outcome of these contingencies and claims.
On July 1, 2017, we had outstanding purchase commitments on commenced capital projects of approximately $29.5 million.
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We provide a variety of warranties for products we manufacture. Historically, warranty claims have not been material. We distribute products manufactured by other companies, some of which are no longer in business. While we do not warrant these products, we have received claims as a distributor of these products when the manufacturer no longer exists or has the ability to pay. Historically, these costs have not had a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
As part of our operations, we supply building materials and labor to site-built construction projects or we jointly bid on contracts with framing companies for such projects. In some instances, we are required to post payment and performance bonds to insure the project owner that the products and installation services are completed in accordance with our contractual obligations. We have agreed to indemnify the surety for claims made against the bonds. As of July 1, 2017 we had approximately $8.2 million outstanding payment and performance bonds for open projects. We had approximately $2.3 million in payment and performance bonds outstanding for completed projects which are still under warranty.
On July 1, 2017, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $26.5 million, primarily related to certain insurance contracts and industrial development revenue bonds described further below.
In lieu of cash deposits, we provide irrevocable letters of credit in favor of our insurers to guarantee our performance under certain insurance contracts. We currently have irrevocable letters of credit outstanding totaling approximately $16.7 million for these types of insurance arrangements. We have reserves recorded on our balance sheet, in accrued liabilities, that reflect our expected future liabilities under these insurance arrangements.
We are required to provide irrevocable letters of credit in favor of the bond trustees for all industrial development revenue bonds that have been issued. These letters of credit guarantee principal and interest payments to the bondholders. We currently have irrevocable letters of credit outstanding totaling approximately $9.8 million related to our outstanding industrial development revenue bonds. These letters of credit have varying terms but may be renewed at the option of the issuing banks.
Certain wholly owned domestic subsidiaries have guaranteed the indebtedness of Universal Forest Products, Inc. in certain debt agreements, including the Series 2012 Senior Notes and our revolving credit facility. The maximum exposure of these guarantees is limited to the indebtedness outstanding under these debt arrangements and this exposure will expire concurrent with the expiration of the debt agreements.
We did not enter into any new guarantee arrangements during the second quarter of 2017 which would require us to recognize a liability on our balance sheet.
F. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
We completed the following acquisitions in six months ended 2017 and 2016 which were accounted for using the purchase method in thousands unless otherwise noted:
Net
Company
Acquisition
Intangible
Tangible
Operating
Name
Date
Purchase Price
Assets
Segment
May 26, 2017
$5,042cash paid for 100% asset purchase
4,880
162
South
Go Boy Pallets, LLC ("Go Boy")
A manufacturer and distributor of industrial pallets and packaging in Georgia and North Carolina. Go Boy has annual sales of approximately $8 million. The acquisition of Go Boy enabled us to expand our industrial packaging product offering and lumber sourcing in this region.
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March 6, 2017
$31,818cash paid for 100% asset purchase
7,533
24,285
Robbins Manufacturing Co. ("Robbins")
A manufacturer of treated wood products with facilities in Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina. Robbins has annual sales of approximately $86 million. The acquisition of Robbins allowed us to expand our presence in this region and serve customers more cost effectively.
$22,789cash paid for 100% asset purchase
14,341
8,448
North
Quality Hardwood Sales, LLC ("Quality")
A manufacturer and supplier of hardwood products, including components of cabinets used in homes and recreational vehicles. Quality has annual sales of approximately $30 million. The acquisition of Quality enabled us to expand our product offering to include hardwood-based products.
November 29, 2016
$9,455cash paid for 100% stock purchase
7,313
2,142
All Other
The UBEECO Group Pty. Ltd. ("Ubeeco")
A manufacturer and distributor of a variety of wood packaging and alternative material products, including boxes, crates, pallets, skids, protective packaging, packaging accessories and loose lumber. Ubeeco has annual sales of approximately $20 million. The acquisition of Ubeeco allows us to make progress on our goal of becoming a global provider of packaging solutions.
September 16, 2016
$66,046cash paid for 100% stock purchase which includes $11,337 in net cash received. Also, paid $86,294 to retire outstanding debt and $6,536 of certain other obligations.
17,016
49,030
idX Holdings, Inc. ("idX")
A designer, producer, and installer of customized interior fixtures and related products used in a variety of commercial structures. idX has annual sales of $300 million. The acquisition of idX enables us to enhance our design, product and service offering to become a tier 1 supplier of interior fixtures to retail customers, and continue to use idX's capabilities to continue to develop new markets for growth. Our goal is to achieve long-term synergies, including:
a.
Eliminating redundant administrative support costs.
b.
Using the scale advantage of the Company to reduce material costs of common raw materials.
c.
Utilizing manufacturing capacity of certain existing locations to supply idX.
d.
Utilizing idX’s international footprint to identify sourcing opportunities for certain products.
e.
Cross selling one another’s products and services with our respective customers.
f.
Collaborating on new product development.
July 29, 2016
$1,246cash paid for asset purchase
405
841
Seven D Truss, L.P.
A manufacturer and distributor of roof and floor trusses. 7D had annual sales of approximately $4.0 million. The acquisition of 7D gave us the opportunity to consolidate operations with our Gordon, Pennsylvania location.
June 30, 2016
$10,787cash paid for 100% stock purchase plus $500 holdback.
6,817
4,248
West
Idaho Western, Inc. ("IWI")
A supplier of products ranging from lumber and plywood to siding and doors. IWI had annual sales of approximately $21 million. The acquisition of IWI allowed us to expand our presence in Boise, Idaho and consolidate with our Rapid Wood operations.
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The intangible assets for each acquisition were finalized and allocated to their respective identifiable intangible asset and goodwill accounts during 2017, excluding idX, Ubeeco, Quality, Robbins, and Go Boy. Initial estimates have been made for idX, Ubeeco, Quality, and Robbins’ identifiable intangible and goodwill allocations and deferred tax which will be completed in 2017.
G. SEGMENT REPORTING
ASC 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”), defines operating segments as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.
The Company operates manufacturing, treating and distribution facilities throughout North America, but primarily in the United States. The Company manages the operations of its individual locations primarily through a geographic reporting structure under which each location is included in a region and regions are included in our North, South, and West divisions. The exceptions to this geographic reporting and management structure are (a) the Company’s Alternative Materials Division, which offers a portfolio of non-wood products and distributes those products nation-wide (b) the Company’s distribution unit (referred to as UFPD) which distributes a variety of products to the manufactured housing industry nation-wide and is accounted for as a reporting unit within the North segment, and (c) the idX division, which designs, produces, and installs customized in-store environments, for customers world-wide.
With respect to the facilities in the north, south, and west segments, these facilities generally supply the three markets the Company serves nationally - Retail, Industrial, and Construction. Also, substantially all of our facilities support customers in the immediate geographical region surrounding the facility.
Our Alternative Materials, International and recently acquired idX division, have been included in the “All Other” column of the table below. The “Corporate” column includes unallocated administrative costs and certain incentive compensation expense.
Three Months Ended July 1, 2017
Corporate
Net sales to outside customers
319,554
221,583
390,868
140,370
Intersegment net sales
16,790
19,378
22,249
49,197
107,614
Segment operating profit
16,246
10,229
24,704
5,798
(3,078)
Three Months Ended June 25, 2016
288,185
194,425
326,619
62,864
14,638
9,860
21,015
6,535
52,048
19,136
13,794
21,153
6,021
(6,439)
Six Months Ended July 1, 2017
547,475
410,326
710,030
250,674
32,962
36,656
44,082
68,127
181,827
Segment operating profit (loss)
26,224
20,918
43,008
6,404
(8,834)
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Six Months Ended June 25, 2016
490,910
359,524
604,207
99,603
27,752
19,051
43,271
11,985
102,059
28,425
25,930
38,472
8,582
(15,834)
H. INCOME TAXES
Effective tax rates differ from statutory federal income tax rates, primarily due to provisions for state and local income taxes and permanent tax differences. Our effective tax rate was 34.0% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 35.3% for same period in 2016. Our effective tax rate was 33.7% in the first six months of 2017 compared to 35.0% in 2016, primarily due to recording a tax deduction for certain share-based compensation and fees at fair market value.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Universal Forest Products, Inc. is a holding company with subsidiaries throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and in Australia that supply wood, wood composite and other products to three robust markets: retail, industrial, and construction. The Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich. For more information about Universal Forest Products, Inc., or its affiliated operations, go to www.ufpi.com.
This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, that are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets we serve, the economy and the Company itself. Words like “anticipates,” “believes,” “confident,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “likely,” “plans,” “projects,” “should,” variations of such words, and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. These statements do not guarantee future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, events, or assumptions that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Actual results could differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements are the following: fluctuations in the price of lumber; adverse or unusual weather conditions; adverse economic conditions in the markets we serve; government regulations, particularly involving environmental and safety regulations; and our ability to make successful business acquisitions. Certain of these risk factors as well as other risk factors and additional information are included in the Company's reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are pleased to present this overview of 2017.
OVERVIEW
Our results for the second quarter of 2017 were impacted by the following:
·
Our gross sales increased by 23% compared to the second quarter of 2016, which was comprised of a 16% increase in unit sales and a 7% increase in selling prices primarily due to the commodity lumber market (see Historical Lumber Prices below). Acquired operations contributed 12% to our unit sales growth. Our 4% organic growth rate was primarily driven by our sales to industrial, “big box” retail, residential construction, and manufactured housing customers. Unit sales to commercial construction customers were flat and decreased to our independent retail customers.
Our operating profits increased modestly by 0.4%, which compares unfavorably with our 16% increase in unit sales. The shortfall in our profit growth was primarily due to the impact of volatile lumber prices on gross profits and the impact of acquired operations which contributed unit sales growth without a commensurate increase in operating profits.
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HISTORICAL LUMBER PRICES
We experience significant fluctuations in the cost of commodity lumber products from primary producers (“Lumber Market”). The following table presents the Random Lengths framing lumber composite price:
Random Lengths Composite
Average $/MBF
January
356
316
February
393
310
March
401
321
April
424
345
May
416
June
399
353
Second quarter average
413
351
Year-to-date average
334
Second quarter percentage change
17.7
%
Year-to-date percentage change
19.2
In addition, a Southern Yellow Pine (“SYP”) composite price, which we prepare and use, is presented below. Our purchases of this species comprised approximately 46% of total lumber purchases through the first six months of 2017 and 2016.
Random Lengths SYP
397
358
420
357
433
366
438
389
382
418
417
375
7.5
11.2
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IMPACT OF THE LUMBER MARKET ON OUR OPERATING RESULTS
We generally price our products to pass lumber costs through to our customers so that our profitability is based on the value-added manufacturing, distribution, engineering, and other services we provide. As a result, our sales levels (and working capital requirements) are impacted by the lumber costs of our products. Lumber costs were 49.3% and 48.8% of our sales in the first six months of 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Our gross margins are impacted by (1) the relative level of the Lumber Market (i.e. whether prices are higher or lower from comparative periods), and (2) the trend in the market price of lumber (i.e. whether the price of lumber is increasing or decreasing within a period or from period to period). Moreover, as explained below, our products are priced differently. Some of our products have fixed selling prices, while the selling prices of other products are indexed to the reported Lumber Market with a fixed dollar adder to cover conversion costs and profits. Consequently, the level and trend of the Lumber Market impact our products differently.
Below is a general description of the primary ways in which our products are priced.
Products with fixed selling prices. These products include value-added products such as deck components and fencing sold to retail customers, as well as trusses, wall panels and other components sold to the construction market, and most industrial packaging products. Prices for these products are generally fixed at the time of the sales quotation for a specified period of time or are based upon a specific quantity. In order to maintain margins and reduce any exposure to adverse trends in the price of component lumber products, we attempt to lock in costs with our suppliers for these sales commitments. Also, the time period and quantity limitations eventually allow us to re-price our products for changes in lumber costs from our suppliers.
Products with selling prices indexed to the reported Lumber Market with a fixed dollar “adder” to cover conversion costs and profits. These products primarily include treated lumber, remanufactured lumber, and trusses sold to the manufactured housing industry. For these products, we estimate the customers’ needs and we carry anticipated levels of inventory. Because lumber costs are incurred in advance of final sale prices, subsequent increases or decreases in the market price of lumber impact our gross margins.
For each of the product pricing categories above, our margins are exposed to changes in the trend of lumber prices.
The greatest risk associated with changes in the trend of lumber prices is on the following products:
Products with significant inventory levels with low turnover rates, whose selling prices are indexed to the Lumber Market. In other words, the longer the period of time these products remain in inventory, the greater the exposure to changes in the price of lumber. This would include treated lumber, which comprises approximately 20% of our total sales. This exposure is less significant with remanufactured lumber, trusses sold to the manufactured housing market, and other similar products, due to the higher rate of inventory turnover. We attempt to mitigate the risk associated with treated lumber through vendor consignment inventory programs. (Please refer to the “Risk Factors” section of our annual report on form 10‑K, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.)
Products with fixed selling prices sold under long-term supply arrangements, particularly those involving multi-family construction projects. We attempt to mitigate this risk through our purchasing practices by locking in costs.
Adverse trends in the lumber market impacted our gross profits on products sold under each of the general pricing methods described above. The dramatic rise in lumber prices, which peaked in April, resulted in a decline in gross profit per unit on products sold with a fixed price in the second quarter. Additionally, the subsequent decline in lumber prices
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in May and June resulted in a decline in gross profit per unit on products sold with a variable price indexed to the lumber market. We anticipate these trends may continue to impact our results into the third quarter until we reach a point of re-pricing products sold via a fixed price with our customers and selling through higher cost material sold on a variable price.
Finally, recent wildfires in British Columbia have resulted in concerns about the supply of SPF material causing prices to rise significantly. We will attempt to mitigate the impact of this matter through strategies including substituting other species when possible.
In addition to the impact of the Lumber Market trends on gross margins, changes in the level of the market cause fluctuations in gross margins when comparing operating results from period to period. This is explained in the following example, which assumes the price of lumber has increased from period one to period two, with no changes in the trend within each period.
Period 1
Period 2
Lumber cost
300
400
Conversion cost
= Product cost
350
450
Adder
= Sell price
500
Gross margin
12.5
10.0
As is apparent from the preceding example, the level of lumber prices does not impact our overall profits, but does impact our margins. Gross margins are negatively impacted during periods of high lumber prices; conversely, we experience margin improvement when lumber prices are relatively low. In order to more effectively evaluate our profitability in such periods, we believe it is useful to compare our change in units shipped with our changes in costs and profits.
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
We completed three business acquisitions during the first six months of 2017 and six during all of 2016. The annual historical sales attributable to acquisitions completed in 2017 and 2016 was approximately $124 million and $345 million, respectively. These business combinations were not significant to our quarterly or year-to-date operating results individually or in aggregate and thus pro forma results for 2017 or 2016 are not presented.
See Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Note F, “Business Combinations” for additional information.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the components of our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a percentage of net sales.
Net sales
100.0
Cost of goods sold
86.2
84.9
86.0
Gross profit
13.8
15.1
14.0
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
8.8
8.9
9.5
9.6
Earnings from operations
5.0
6.2
4.6
5.5
Other expense (income), net
0.1
0.2
Earnings before income taxes
4.9
6.1
4.4
5.4
1.7
2.1
1.5
1.9
3.2
3.9
2.9
3.5
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
(0.1)
3.1
3.8
3.4
Note: Actual percentages are calculated and may not sum to total due to rounding.
GROSS SALES
We design, manufacture and market wood and wood-alternative products for national home centers and other retailers, structural lumber and other products for the manufactured housing industry, engineered wood components for residential and commercial construction, specialty wood packaging, components and packing materials for various industries, and customized interior fixtures used in a variety of retail stores, commercial and other structures. Our strategic long-term sales objectives include:
Diversifying our end market sales mix by increasing sales of specialty wood packaging to industrial users, increasing our penetration of the concrete forming market, increasing our sales of engineered wood components for custom home, multi-family, military and light commercial construction, increasing our market share with independent retailers, and increasing our sales of customized interior fixtures used in a variety of markets.
Expanding geographically in our core businesses, domestically and internationally.
Increasing sales of "value-added" products, which primarily consist of fencing, decking, lattice, and other specialty products sold to the retail market, specialty wood packaging, engineered wood components, customized interior fixtures, and "wood alternative" products. Engineered wood components include roof trusses, wall panels, and floor systems. Wood alternative products consist primarily of composite wood and plastics. Although we consider the treatment of dimensional lumber with certain chemical preservatives a value-added process, treated lumber is not presently included in the value-added sales totals.
Maximizing unit sales growth while achieving return on investment goals.
Developing new products and expanding our product offering for existing customers. New product sales were $115.9 million in the second quarter of 2017 compared to $97.8 million during the second quarter of 2016. New product sales year-to-date for 2017 and 2016 were $196.7 million and $166.1 million, respectively.
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New Product Sales by Market
Market Classification
% Change
Retail
74,862
63,502
119,975
100,714
Industrial
25,356
21,445
47,073
41,369
Construction
15,666
12,896
29,626
23,995
Total New Product Sales
115,884
97,843
196,674
166,078
Note: Certain prior year product reclassifications and the change in designation of certain products as “new” resulted in a change in prior year’s sales.
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our gross sales and percentage change in gross sales by market classification.
459,140
407,670
12.6
770,891
678,928
13.5
335,928
228,052
47.3
613,170
429,701
42.7
295,153
251,665
17.3
562,969
472,622
19.1
Total Gross Sales
1,090,221
887,387
22.9
1,947,030
1,581,251
23.1
Sales Allowances
(17,846)
(15,294)
16.7
(28,525)
(27,007)
5.6
Total Net Sales
23.0
23.4
Note: During 2017, certain customers were reclassified to a different market. Prior year information has been restated to reflect these changes.
Gross sales in the second quarter of 2017 increased 23% compared to the same period of 2016, due to a 16% increase in unit sales and a 7% increase in selling prices primarily due to the Lumber Market. Acquired operations contributed 12% to our unit sales growth, and our organic unit sales growth was 4%.
Changes in our gross sales by market are discussed below.
Retail:
Gross sales to the retail market increased almost 13% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, due to an 8% increase in unit sales and a 5% increase in selling prices. Within this market, sales to our big box customers increased over 13%, and sales to other independent retailers increased over 11%. Businesses we acquired contributed 8% to our growth in unit sales, primarily to independent retail customers, as our organic growth remained flat during the quarter.
Gross sales to the retail market increased almost 14% in the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, due to an 8% increase in unit sales and a 6% increase in selling prices. Within this market, sales to our big box customers increased over 16%, and sales to other independent retailers increased over 10%. Businesses we acquired contributed 6% to our growth in unit sales, primarily to independent retail customers; organic unit sales growth increased 2% in the first six months of 2017.
Industrial:
Gross sales to the industrial market increased over 47% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, resulting from a 40% increase in unit sales and a 7% increase in selling prices. Businesses we acquired contributed 32% to our growth in unit sales. Our organic growth in unit sales of 8% was primarily due to adding 337 new customers, share gains with several existing customers, and greater demand from existing customers.
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Gross sales to the industrial market increased almost 43% in the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, resulting from a 37% increase in unit sales and a 6% increase in selling prices. Businesses we acquired contributed 30% to our growth in unit sales. Our organic growth in unit sales of 7% was primarily due to same factors discussed above.
Construction:
Gross sales to the construction market increased over 17% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 2016. The increase was due to a 9% increase in unit sales and an 8% increase in our selling prices. Our increase in unit sales was driven by a 9% increase to manufactured housing customers, a 5% increase to commercial construction customers, and a 10% increase to residential construction customers.
By comparison (and based upon various industry publications):
Production of HUD-code manufactured homes in April and May 2017, the most recent period reported, was up 11.9% compared to the same period of 2016.
Non-residential construction activity in April and May increased approximately 11.3% compared to the same period of 2016.
National housing starts increased approximately 1.1% in the period from March through May 2017 (our sales trail housing starts by about a month) compared to the same period of 2016. Our sales growth exceeds industry growth due to a combination of increased demand and market share.
Gross sales to the construction market increased over 19% in the first six months of 2017 compared to 2016. The increase was due to an 11% increase in unit sales and an 8% increase in our selling prices. Our increase in unit sales was driven by an 11% increase to manufactured housing customers, a 5% increase to commercial construction customers, and a 13% increase to residential construction customers due to the same factors discussed above.
Value-Added and Commodity-Based Sales:
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our percentage of value-added and commodity-based sales to total sales. Value-added products generally carry higher gross margins than our commodity-based products.
Value-Added
62.0
61.4
62.3
61.8
Commodity-Based
38.0
38.6
37.7
38.2
COST OF GOODS SOLD AND GROSS PROFIT
Our gross margin decreased to 13.8% from 15.1% comparing the second quarter of 2017 to the same period of 2016. Our 12.7% increase in gross profit dollars compares unfavorably with our 16% increase in unit sales during the same period. Acquired operations contributed $16.7 million of gross profit in the second quarter of 2017. Excluding acquisitions, our gross profits were impacted by the following:
Our gross profit on sales to the retail market decreased by over $2 million due to a 110 basis decrease in gross margin as a result of selling variable price products into a falling lumber market.
Our gross profit on sales to the industrial market decreased by approximately $1 million primarily due to the impact of the higher cost of lumber on products we sell with fixed selling prices for a certain time period.
Our gross profit on sales to the construction market increased by almost $3 million due to a 7% organic unit sales increase.
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Our gross margin decreased to 14.0% from 15.1% comparing the first six months of 2017 to the same period of 2016. Our 14.8% increase in gross profit dollars compares unfavorably with our 17% increase in unit sales in the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period last year. The increase in our gross profit dollars was primarily due to acquired operations which contributed $27.6 million of gross profit in the first six months of 2017. Excluding acquisitions our gross profits were impacted by:
Our gross profit on sales to the retail market increased by almost $2 million due to a 2% organic unit sales increase.
Our gross profit on sales to the industrial market decreased by over $6 million primarily due to the impact of the higher cost of lumber on products we sell with fixed selling prices (See our discussion under Impact of the Lumber Market on Our Operating Results above).
Our gross profit on sales to the construction market increased by approximately $8 million due to a 9% organic unit sales increase.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased by approximately $16.5 million, or 21.2%, in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, while we reported a 16% increase in unit sales. Acquired operations contributed approximately $14 million to our year over year increase. The remaining increase was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefit costs, bad debt expense and foreign currency exchange losses. These increases were offset by a $1.4 million decrease in our accrued bonus expense to $12.1 million this year from $13.5 million last year.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased by approximately $32.6 million, or 21.9%, in the first six months of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016, while we reported a 17% increase in unit sales. Acquired operations contributed approximately $27 million to our year over year increase. The remaining increase was primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefit costs and foreign currency exchange losses. These increases were offset by a $1.7 million decrease in our accrued bonus expense to $20.2 million this year from $21.9 last year.
INTEREST, NET
Net interest costs were higher in the second quarter of 2017 compared to the same period of 2016 due to carrying a higher amount of debt and a slight increase in short-term borrowing rates.
Effective tax rates differ from statutory federal income tax rates, primarily due to provisions for state and local income taxes and permanent tax differences. Our effective tax rate was 34.0% in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 35.3% for same period in 2016 and 33.7% in the first six months of 2017 compared to 35.0% in 2016. The decrease in our effective tax rate is due to recording a tax deduction for certain share-based compensation and fees at fair market value and an anticipated increase in our research and development tax credit.
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SEGMENT REPORTING
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our net sales and earnings from operations by reportable segment.
Net Sales
Earnings from Operations
Change
31,369
10.9
(2,890)
(15.1)
27,158
(3,565)
(25.8)
64,249
19.7
3,551
16.8
77,506
123.3
(223)
(3.7)
3,361
(52.2)
200,282
234
0.4
56,565
11.5
(2,201)
(7.7)
50,802
14.1
(5,012)
(19.3)
105,823
17.5
4,536
11.8
151,071
151.7
(2,178)
(25.4)
7,000
44.2
364,261
2,145
2.5
(1)
Corporate primarily represents over (under) allocated administrative costs and accrued bonus expense.
North Segment by Market
161,697
152,643
5.9
248,640
237,447
4.7
41,956
32,003
31.1
74,342
60,986
21.9
123,426
109,739
236,222
202,004
16.9
327,079
294,385
11.1
559,204
500,437
11.7
(7,525)
(6,200)
21.4
(11,729)
(9,527)
Net sales attributable to the North reportable segment increased in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 2016 as a result of increased sales to each of our markets. Our sales to the retail and construction markets increased due to the same factors previously discussed. Acquired operations contributed $9.4 million to our industrial sales increase.
Earnings from operations for the North reportable segment decreased in the second quarter of 2017 by $2.9 million, or 15.1%, due to a decrease in gross profit of $0.7 million and a $2.2 million increase in SG&A expenses compared to last year. Acquired operations contributed $0.7 million to our operating profits in the second quarter. The remaining decrease was primarily due to the impact of the lumber market volatility on gross profits as previously described.
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Net sales attributable to the North reportable segment increased in the first six months of 2017 compared to 2016 due to an increase in sales to each of our markets. Our sales to the retail and construction markets increased due to the same factors previously discussed. Acquired operations contributed $12.5 million to our industrial sales increase.
Earnings from operations for the North reportable segment decreased in the first six months of 2017 by $2.2 million, or 7.7%, due to an increase in gross profit of $1.8 million offset by a $4.0 million increase in SG&A expenses compared to last year. Acquired operations contributed $0.9 million to our operating profits in the first six months of 2017. The remaining decrease was due to the same factors described above.
South Segment by Market
106,340
92,123
15.4
190,663
163,982
16.3
71,120
65,162
9.1
132,538
125,249
5.8
49,248
41,180
19.6
96,333
77,432
24.4
226,708
198,465
14.2
419,534
366,663
14.4
(5,125)
(4,040)
26.9
(7,139)
29.0
Net sales attributable to the South reportable segment increased in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 2016 due to increased sales to retail, industrial, and construction customers. Our sales to the retail and industrial markets increased primarily due to acquired operations which contributed $27.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively, of sales growth. Our sales to the construction market increased primarily due to increased industry production of manufactured homes.
Earnings from operations for the South reportable segment decreased in the second quarter of 2017 by $3.6 million, or 25.8%, due to a decrease in gross profit of $2.8 million and an increase of $0.8 million in SG&A expenses. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the impact of the volatility in lumber prices. Acquired operations contributed $0.8 million to our operating profits in the second quarter.
Net sales attributable to the South reportable segment increased in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 2016 due to increased sales to retail, industrial, and construction customers. Our sales to the retail market increased primarily due to acquired operations which contributed $35.5 million of sales growth, as well as increased sales with “big box” customers. Our sales to the industrial market increased primarily due to share gains within our Southeast region. Our sales to the construction market increased primarily due to increased industry production of manufactured homes.
Earnings from operations for the South reportable segment decreased in the second quarter of 2017 by $5.0 million, or 19.3%, due to a decrease in gross profit of $3.9 million and an increase of $1.1 million in SG&A expenses. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to the same factors discussed above. Acquired operations contributed $1.3 million to our operating profits in the first six months of 2017.
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West Segment by Market
133,353
114,216
232,201
199,495
16.4
140,362
118,786
18.2
256,718
224,304
14.5
122,390
98,339
24.5
230,212
188,702
22.0
396,105
331,341
19.5
719,131
612,501
17.4
(5,237)
(4,722)
(9,101)
(8,294)
9.7
Net sales attributable to the West reportable segment increased in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 2016 due to higher lumber prices and an increase in sales to the retail, construction, and industrial markets. Our increase in sales to the retail was primarily due to an increase in demand from our big box customers. Our increases in sales to the industrial and construction markets were primarily due to demand improvements and market share gains. Acquisitions contributed $2.9 million, $2.1 million, and $3.8 million in sales growth to the retail, industrial, and construction markets, respectively.
Earnings from operations for the West reportable segment increased in the second quarter of 2017 by $3.6 million, or 16.8%, compared to the same period in 2016 due to a $5.8 million increase in gross profit, offset by a $2.2 million increase in SG&A expenses. Acquired operations contributed $0.5 million to our operating profits in the second quarter. The remaining increase was primarily due to improvements in our sales mix of higher-margin value-added products.
Net sales attributable to the West reportable segment increased in the first six months of 2017 compared to 2016 due to an increase in sales to the retail, construction, and industrial markets. Our sales to these markets increased due to the same factors previously discussed. Acquisitions contributed $4.9 million, $3.2 million, and $6.8 million in sales growth to the retail, industrial, and construction markets, respectively.
Earnings from operations for the West reportable segment increased in the first six months of 2017 by $4.5 million, or 11.8%, compared to the same period in 2016 due to an $8.2 million increase in gross profit, offset by a $3.7 million increase in SG&A expenses. Acquired operations contributed $0.8 million to our operating profits in the first six months of 2017. The remaining increase was due to the same factors discussed above.
All Other Segment by Market
57,750
47,756
20.9
99,386
76,557
29.8
82,490
15,437
434.4
149,573
25,093
496.1
88
2,833.3
202
140,328
63,196
122.1
249,161
101,650
145.1
Sales Allowances & Other
42
(332)
(112.7)
1,513
(2,047)
(173.9)
Our All Other reportable segment consists of our Alternative Materials, International, idX, and certain other segments which are not significant.
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Net sales attributable to All Other reportable segments increased in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 2016 due to increases in sales to the retail and industrial markets. Our increase in sales to the industrial market was primarily due to a $60.3 million increase from businesses we acquired since June of 2016.
Earnings from operations for All Other reportable segments decreased during the second quarter of 2017 by $0.2 million, or 3.7%, compared to the same period of 2016. During the second quarter of 2017, gross profit dollars increased $15.5 million, offset by an increase in SG&A expenses of $15.7 million compared to the same period of 2016. Businesses we acquired contributed $0.3 million to our earnings from operations during the second quarter of 2017.
Net sales attributable to All Other reportable segments increased in the first six months of 2017 compared to 2016 due to increases in sales to the retail and industrial markets. Our increase in sales to the industrial market was primarily due to a $113.8 million increase from businesses we acquired since June of 2016.
Earnings from operations for All Other reportable segments decreased during the first six months of 2017 by $2.2 million, or 25.4%, compared to the same period of 2016. During the first six months of 2017, gross profit dollars increased $27.9 million, offset by an increase in SG&A expenses of $30.1 million compared to the same period of 2016. Businesses we acquired since June of 2016 contributed $2.7 million to the earnings from operations decrease in the first six months of 2017. These businesses are seasonal and sales volume is significantly lower in the first half of the year compared to other quarters.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS
We have no significant off-balance sheet transactions other than operating leases.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The table below presents, for the periods indicated, a summary of our cash flow statement (in thousands):
Cash from operating activities
Cash used in investing activities
Cash from (used in) financing activities
Net change in all cash and cash equivalents
In general, we funded our growth in the past through a combination of operating cash flows, our revolving credit facility, industrial development bonds (when circumstances permit), and issuance of long-term notes payable at times when interest rates are favorable. We have not issued equity to finance growth except in the case of a large acquisition. We manage our capital structure by attempting to maintain a targeted ratio of debt to equity and debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. We believe this is one of many important factors to maintaining a strong credit profile, which in turn helps ensure timely access to capital when needed.
Seasonality has a significant impact on our working capital due to our primary selling season which occurs during the period from March to August. Consequently, our working capital increases during our first and second quarters resulting in negative or modest cash flows from operations during those periods. Conversely, we experience a substantial decrease in working capital once we move beyond our peak selling season which typically results in significant cash flows from operations in our third and fourth quarters.
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Due to the seasonality of our business and the effects of the Lumber Market, we believe our cash cycle (days of sales outstanding plus days supply of inventory less days payables outstanding) is a good indicator of our working capital management. As indicated in the table below, our cash cycle increased to 50 days from 43 days during the second quarter and increased to 54 days from 48 in the first six months of 2017 compared to the prior periods, due to the impact of acquired operations which carry comparatively higher investments in inventory than our other operations. Excluding acquired operations our cash cycle was 45 days in the second quarter of 2017 and 48 days in the first six months of 2017.
Days of sales outstanding
Days supply of inventory
39
33
43
38
Days payables outstanding
(20)
Days in cash cycle
54
In the first six months of 2017, our cash from operating activities was $15.2 million, which was comprised of net earnings of $56.2 million, and $27.0 million of non-cash expenses, offset by a $68.0 million seasonal increase in working capital since the end of December 2016. Comparatively, cash from operating activities was $40.0 million in the first six months of 2016, which was comprised of net earnings of $54.5 million and $21.4 million of non-cash expenses, offset by a $35.9 million seasonal increase in working capital since the end of 2015. The increase in working capital compared to the same period last year was primarily due to significant increases in inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable which can be attributable to the growth in acquisitions since June of last year and the increase in the lumber market.
Acquisitions and purchases of property, plant, and equipment comprised most of our cash used in investing activities during the first six months of 2017 and totaled $59.7 million and $34.5 million, respectively. Outstanding purchase commitments on existing capital projects totaled approximately $29.5 million on July 1, 2017. We currently plan to spend $70 million for the year in 2017 on capital expenditures. We intend to fund capital expenditures and purchase commitments through our operating cash flows for the balance of the year. Comparatively, capital expenditures were $24.3 million during the first six months of 2016. The increase in our capital expenditures in 2017 is primarily due to the additional requirements of our recently acquired operations. The sale and purchase of investments totaling $7.2 million and $15.1 million, respectively, are due to investment activity in our captive insurance subsidiary.
Cash flows from financing activities primarily consisted of net borrowings under our revolving credit facility of approximately $95.3 million, as a result of seasonal working capital requirements and to finance the acquisitions we completed in the first six months of 2017. Additionally, we had $9.2 million in dividend payments and $9.9 million in payments for stock repurchases.
On July 1, 2017, we had $119.8 million outstanding on our $295 million revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility also supports letters of credit totaling approximately $9.8 million on July 1, 2017; as a result, we have approximately $165.4 million in remaining availability on our revolver after considering letters of credit. Additionally, we have $150 million in availability under a “shelf agreement” for long term debt with a current lender. Financial covenants on the unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured notes include minimum interest tests and a maximum leverage ratio. The agreements also restrict the amount of additional indebtedness we may incur and the amount of assets which may be sold. We were in compliance with all our covenant requirements on July 1, 2017.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND REGULATIONS
See Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, Note E, “Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees.”
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we follow accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These principles require us to make certain estimates and apply judgments that affect our financial position and results of operations. We continually review our accounting policies and financial information disclosures. There have been no material changes in our policies or estimates since December 31, 2016.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
We are exposed to market risks related to fluctuations in interest rates on our variable rate debt, which consists of a revolving credit facility and industrial development revenue bonds. We do not currently use interest rate swaps, futures contracts or options on futures, or other types of derivative financial instruments to mitigate this risk.
For fixed rate debt, changes in interest rates generally affect the fair market value, but not earnings or cash flows. Conversely, for variable rate debt, changes in interest rates generally do not influence fair market value, but do affect future earnings and cash flows. We do not have an obligation to prepay fixed rate debt prior to maturity, and as a result, interest rate risk and changes in fair market value should not have a significant impact on such debt until we would be required to refinance it.
We are subject to fluctuations in the price of lumber. We experience significant fluctuations in the cost of commodity lumber products from primary producers (the “Lumber Market”). A variety of factors over which we have no control, including government regulations, transportation, environmental regulations, weather conditions, economic conditions, and natural disasters, impact the cost of lumber products and our selling prices. While we attempt to minimize our risk from severe price fluctuations, substantial, prolonged trends in lumber prices can affect our sales volume, our gross margins, and our profitability. We anticipate that these fluctuations will continue in the future. (See “Impact of the Lumber Market on Our Operating Results.”)
Our international operations have exposure to foreign currency rate risks, primarily due to fluctuations in their local currency, which is their functional currency, compared to the U.S. dollar. Additionally, certain of our operations enter into transactions that will be settled in a currency other than the U.S. Dollar. We have entered into forward foreign exchange rate contracts in 2017 and may enter into further forward contracts in the future associated with mitigating the foreign currency exchange risk. Historically, our hedge contracts are deemed immaterial to the financial statements, however any material hedge contract in the future will be disclosed.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a)
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. With the participation of management, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15e and 15d – 15e) as of the quarter ended July 1, 2017 (the “Evaluation Date”), have concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
(b)
Changes in Internal Controls. During the quarter ended July 1, 2017, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
None.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(c)
Issuer purchases of equity securities.
Fiscal Month
(d)
April 2 - May 6, 2017
2,868,723
May 7 - June 3, 2017
68,800
$ 90.58
2,799,923
June 4 - July 1, 2017
41,200
$ 87.76
2,758,723
Total number of shares purchased.
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.
On November 14, 2001, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program (which succeeded a previous program) allowing us to repurchase up to 2.5 million shares of our common stock. On October 14, 2011, our Board authorized an additional 2 million shares to be repurchased under our share repurchase program. The total number of remaining shares that may be repurchased under the program is approximately 2.8 million.
Item 5. Other Information.
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Item 6. Exhibits.
The following exhibits (listed by number corresponding to the Exhibit Table as Item 601 in Regulation S-K) are filed with this report:
Certifications.
Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).
Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).
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Certificate of the Chief Executive Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).
Certificate of the Chief Financial Officer of Universal Forest Products, Inc., pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350).
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Interactive Data File.
(INS)
XBRL Instance Document.
(SCH)
XBRL Schema Document.
(CAL)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
(LAB)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
(PRE)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
(DEF)
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 2, 2017
By:
/s/ Matthew J. Missad
Matthew J. Missad,
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer
/s/ Michael R. Cole
Michael R. Cole,
Chief Financial Officer,
Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
Description
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document