================================================================================ UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES - --- EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 30, 2002 -------------- 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 (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Number) 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 check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No --- --- Indicate the number of shares of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: Class Outstanding as of May 1, 2002 ----------------------------------- ----------------------------- Common stock, no par value 17,906,382 ================================================================================ Page 1 of 22
INDEX PAGE NO. -------- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION. Item 1. Financial Statements. Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at March 30, 2002 and December 29, 2001. 3 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings for the Three Months Ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001. 4 Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001. 5 Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. 6-8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 9-19 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 20 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION. Item 1. Legal Proceedings. 21 Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds. 21 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities - NONE. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - NONE Item 5. Other Information - NONE. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K - NONE. 2
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) (in thousands, except share data) March 30, December 29, 2002 2001 ------------------------------- ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents.................................................. $ 12,503 $ 22,887 Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,394 and $1,803)....................................................... 135,218 86,256 Inventories: Raw materials......................................................... 57,005 41,061 Finished goods........................................................ 110,656 79,708 ------------ ----------- 167,661 120,769 Other current assets....................................................... 3,472 5,054 ------------ ----------- TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS.............................................. 318,854 234,966 OTHER ASSETS.................................................................... 6,548 11,585 GOODWILL........................................................................ 120,276 119,550 NON-COMPETE AGREEMENTS (net of accumulated amortization of $1,731 and $3,644)...................................................... 3,247 3,446 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: Property, plant and equipment.............................................. 298,112 286,883 Accumulated depreciation and amortization.................................. (110,581) (105,221) ------------ ----------- PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET................................ 187,531 181,662 ------------ ----------- TOTAL ASSETS.................................................................... $ 636,456 $ 551,209 ============ =========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Short-term debt............................................................ $ 2,025 $ 1,402 Accounts payable........................................................... 69,988 46,862 Accrued liabilities: Compensation and benefits............................................. 25,649 34,029 Other ................................................................ 15,930 8,187 Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations............ 20,512 20,415 ------------ ----------- TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES......................................... 134,104 110,895 LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, less current portion............................................................ 240,174 154,370 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES........................................................... 10,413 9,580 OTHER LIABILITIES............................................................... 14,549 9,502 ------------ ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES................................................. 399,240 284,347 TEMPORARY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Value of shares subject to redemption agreement; 2,000,000 shares issued and outstanding................................................... 36,000 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock, no par value; shares authorized 1,000,000; issued and outstanding, none Common stock, no par value; shares authorized 40,000,000; issued and outstanding, 17,792,986 and 17,787,860............................... 17,793 17,788 Additional paid-in capital................................................. 81,091 80,994 Retained earnings.......................................................... 138,759 132,677 Accumulated other comprehensive earnings................................... 674 558 ------------ ----------- 238,317 232,017 Officers' stock notes receivable........................................... (1,101) (1,155) ------------ ----------- TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY........................................ 237,216 230,862 ------------ ----------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY...................................... $ 636,456 $ 551,209 ============ =========== See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements. 3
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited) (in thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended ----------------------------- March 30, March 31, 2002 2001 ----------------------------- NET SALES .................................................................... $ 341,656 $ 284,069 COST OF GOODS SOLD................................................................ 290,379 240,950 ----------- ----------- GROSS PROFIT...................................................................... 51,277 43,119 SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES...................................... 37,798 32,273 ----------- ----------- EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS.......................................................... 13,479 10,846 INTEREST, NET: Interest expense............................................................. 2,908 3,199 Interest income.............................................................. (113) (72) ----------- ----------- 2,795 3,127 ----------- ----------- EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES, MINORITY INTEREST AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF INVESTEE.............................................. 10,684 7,719 INCOME TAXES...................................................................... 3,973 2,856 ----------- ----------- EARNINGS BEFORE MINORITY INTEREST AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF INVESTEE............................................................ 6,711 4,863 MINORITY INTEREST................................................................. (629) (67) EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF INVESTEE.................................................... 181 ----------- ----------- REPORTED NET EARNINGS............................................................. $ 6,082 $ 4,977 ADD: Goodwill amortization, net of tax....................................... 695 ----------- ----------- ADJUSTED NET EARNINGS........................................................ $ 6,082 $ 5,672 =========== =========== REPORTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC............................................... $ 0.33 $ 0.25 ADD: Goodwill amortization, net of tax....................................... 0.04 ----------- ----------- ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC.......................................... $ 0.33 $ 0.29 =========== =========== REPORTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED............................................. $ 0.32 $ 0.25 ADD: Goodwill amortization, net of tax....................................... 0.03 ----------- ----------- ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED........................................ $ 0.32 $ 0.28 =========== =========== WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING............................................... 18,210 19,714 WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING WITH COMMON STOCK EQUIVALENTS............................................................... 19,024 20,243 See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements. 4
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) (in thousands) Three Months Ended ----------------------------- March 30, March 31, 2002 2001 ----------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net earnings .................................................................... $ 6,082 $ 4,977 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation................................................................. 5,611 4,577 Amortization of non-compete agreements and goodwill.......................... 301 1,045 Changes in: Accounts receivable........................................................ (46,490) (37,032) Inventories................................................................ (44,856) (23,587) Accounts payable........................................................... 22,111 22,600 Accrued liabilities and other.............................................. 981 (7,198) ------------ ------------ NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES........................................... (56,260) (34,618) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property, plant and equipment......................................... (5,255) (7,781) Acquisitions, net of cash received................................................ (359) (10,498) Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment............................... 161 481 Other............................................................................. 1,222 (391) ------------ ------------ NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES........................................... (4,231) (18,189) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net borrowings of notes payable and revolving credit facilities................... 86,453 58,759 Repayment of long-term debt....................................................... (158) (2,864) Proceeds from issuance of common stock............................................ 62 48 Distributions to minority shareholder............................................. (250) Repurchase of common stock........................................................ (36,000) (255) ------------ ------------ NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES........................................... 50,107 55,688 ------------ ------------ NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS........................................... (10,384) 2,881 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR...................................... 22,887 2,392 ------------ ------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD.......................................... $ 12,503 $ 5,273 ============ ============ SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid (refunded) during the period for: Interest..................................................................... $ 719 $ 731 Income taxes................................................................. (2,097) 289 NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Note payable issued in exchange for non-compete agreements........................ $ 216 See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements. 5
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. NOTES TO 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 generally accepted accounting principles. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for our less than 50% owned affiliates. 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 consolidated financial statements, and footnotes thereto, included in our Annual Report to Shareholders on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2001. Certain reclassifications have been made to the Financial Statements for 2001 to conform to the classifications used in 2002. B. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Comprehensive income consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments. Comprehensive income was approximately $6.2 million and $4.6 million for the quarter ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001, respectively. C. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE A reconciliation of the changes in the numerator and the denominator from the calculation of basic EPS to the calculation of diluted EPS follows (in thousands, except per share data): 6
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED Three Months Ended 03/30/02 Three Months Ended 03/31/01 ------------------------------------ ---------------------------------- Per Per Income Shares Share Income Shares Share (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount ------------------------- ------ ----------- ------------- ------ NET EARNINGS................... $6,082 $4,977 EPS - BASIC Income available to common stockholders.......... 6,082 18,210 $0.33 4,977 19,714 $0.25 ===== ===== EFFECT OF DILUTIVE SECURITIES Options........................ 814 529 -------- -------- EPS - DILUTED Income available to common stockholders and assumed options exercised.................... $6,082 19,024 $0.32 $4,977 20,243 $0.25 ====== ======== ===== ====== ======== ===== Options to purchase 195,000 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging from $22.88 to $36.01 were outstanding at March 30, 2002, but were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the quarter ended March 30, 2002 because the options' exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common stock during the period and, therefore, would be antidilutive. D. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets ("SFAS 142"). This statement changes the accounting and reporting for goodwill and other intangible assets. Goodwill will no longer be amortized, however tests for impairment will be performed annually or when a triggering event occurs. Impairment is defined as a fair market value less than the carrying value of the asset on the financial statements. SFAS 142 requires that we test all goodwill for impairment within six months of implementation. Effective December 30, 2001 (the first day of our fiscal year ending December 28, 2002), we adopted this statement and goodwill is no longer amortized. We performed the required first step of testing for impairment by utilizing the discounted cash flow method, as well as comparing the results to other widely acceptable valuation methods, none of which resulted in impairment of goodwill. Estimated amortization expense for intangible assets as of March 30, 2002 for each of the succeeding fiscal years is as follows: 7
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED 2002................ $887 2003................ 998 2004................ 998 2005................ 998 2006................ 928 E. LONG-LIVED ASSETS In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment and Disposal of Long-Term Assets ("SFAS 144"). SFAS 144 supercedes SFAS No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of ("SFAS 121"), and the accounting and reporting provisions of the Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30, Reporting the Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions. SFAS 144 also amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, Consolidated Financial Statements. SFAS 144 retains the provisions of SFAS 121 for recognition and measurement of impairment of long-lived assets to be held and used, and measurement of long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale. Discontinued operations are no longer measured on a net realizable value basis, and future operating losses are no longer recognized before they occur. Effective December 30, 2001, we adopted this statement. The impact of adopting this statement has not been significant to our financial statements. F. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS On January 15, 2002, one of our subsidiaries acquired an additional 5% interest in Pinelli-Universal S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Pinelli"), increasing our ownership to 50%. The purchase price for the additional 5% was approximately $0.9 million. As a result of this transaction, we began consolidating the results of Pinelli in the 2002 financial statements. In 2001, we accounted for Pinelli under the equity method. G. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On April 10, 2002, one of our subsidiaries acquired certain assets and entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Inno-Tech Plastics, Inc. ("Inno-Tech"), which operates one facility in Springfield, IL. The total purchase price for these assets was approximately $4.1 million. Inno-Tech had net sales in fiscal 2001 totaling approximately $1.3 million. 8
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RISK FACTORS Included in this report are certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of management, together with information available to us when the statements were made. Future results could differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements as a result of, among other things, the factors set forth below and certain economic and business factors which may be beyond our control. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. WE ARE SUBJECT TO FLUCTUATIONS IN THE PRICE OF LUMBER. We experience significant fluctuations in the cost of commodity lumber products from primary producers (the "Lumber Market"). A variety of factors over which we have no control, including government regulations, environmental regulations, weather conditions, economic conditions and natural disasters, impact the cost of lumber products and our selling prices. While we attempt to minimize our risk from severe price fluctuations, substantial, prolonged trends in lumber prices can negatively affect our sales volume, our gross margins and our profitability. We anticipate that these fluctuations will continue in the future. OUR GROWTH MAY BE LIMITED BY THE MARKETS WE SERVE. Our sales growth is dependent, in part, upon the growth of the markets we serve. If our markets do not achieve anticipated growth, or if we fail to maintain our market share, financial results could be impaired. The manufactured housing industry is currently hampered by market conditions, including an oversupply of product and tightened credit policies which have impacted our ability to achieve short- term performance objectives. Significant lenders who previously provided financing to consumers of these products and industry participants have either restricted credit or exited the market. A continued shortage of financing to this industry could adversely affect our operating results. Our ability to achieve growth in sales and margins to the site-built construction market is somewhat dependent on housing starts. If housing starts decline significantly, our financial results could be negatively impacted. We are witnessing consolidation by our customers. These consolidations will result in a larger portion of our sales being made to some customers and may limit the customer base we are able to serve. 9
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED OUR GROWTH MAY BE LIMITED BY OUR ABILITY TO MAKE SUCCESSFUL ACQUISITIONS. A key component of our growth strategy is to complete business combinations. Business combinations involve inherent risks, including assimilation and successfully managing growth. While we conduct extensive due diligence and have taken steps to ensure successful assimilation, factors beyond our control could influence the results of these acquisitions. Also, the repurchase of approximately $36 million of our stock from our largest shareholder may reduce the number and scope of our acquisitions in 2002. WE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE IMPACT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND SAFETY REGULATIONS. We are subject to the requirements of federal, state and local environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations. There can be no assurance that we are at all times in complete compliance with all of these requirements. We have made and will continue to make capital and other expenditures to comply with environmental regulations. If additional laws and regulations are enacted in the future, which restrict our ability to manufacture and market our products, including our treated lumber products, it could adversely affect our sales and profits. If existing laws are interpreted differently, it could also increase the financial cost to us. See additional discussion below under the caption "Environmental Considerations and Regulations." SEASONALITY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT US. Some aspects of our business are seasonal in nature and results of operations vary from quarter to quarter. Our treated lumber and outdoor specialty products, such as fencing, decking and lattice, experience the greatest seasonal effects. Sales of treated lumber, primarily consisting of Southern Yellow Pine ("SYP"), also experience the greatest Lumber Market risk (see Historical Lumber Prices). Treated lumber sales are generally at their highest levels between April and August. This sales peak, combined with capacity constraints in the wood treatment process, requires us to build our inventory of treated lumber throughout the winter and spring. This also has an impact on our receivables balances, which tend to be significantly higher at the end of the second and third quarters. Because sales prices of treated lumber products may be indexed to the Lumber Market at the time they are shipped, our profits can be negatively affected by prolonged declines in the Lumber Market during our primary selling season. To mitigate this risk, programs are maintained with certain vendors and customers that are intended to decrease our exposure. These programs include those materials which are most susceptible to adverse changes in the Lumber Market. Vendor programs also allow us to carry a lower investment in inventories. The majority of our products are used or installed in outdoor construction activities; therefore, short-term sales volume, our gross margins and our profits can be negatively affected by adverse weather conditions. In addition, adverse weather conditions can negatively impact our productivity and costs per unit. WE MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED IF OUR CUSTOMERS AND VENDORS ARE NOT WILLING TO MODIFY OUR EXISTING DISTRIBUTION STRATEGIES. While we have invested heavily in technology and established electronic 10
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED business-to-business efficiencies with certain customers and vendors, the willingness of customers and vendors to modify existing distribution strategies poses a potential risk. We believe the nature of our products, together with our value-added services, ensures that we have a secure position in the supply chain. When analyzing this report to assess our future performance, please recognize the potential impact of the various factors set forth above. HISTORICAL LUMBER PRICES The following table presents the Random Lengths framing lumber composite price for the three months ended March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001: Random Lengths Composite Average $/MBF --------------------------- 2002 2001 ---- ---- January............................ $297 $269 February........................... 317 285 March.............................. 339 306 First quarter average.............. $318 $287 First quarter percentage increase from 2001................ 10.8% In addition, a SYP composite price, which we prepare and use, is presented below. Sales of products produced using this species comprise up to 50% of our sales volume. Random Lengths SYP Average $/MBF --------------------------- 2002 2001 ---- ---- January............................ $410 $369 February........................... 434 393 March.............................. 464 408 First quarter average.............. $436 $390 First quarter percentage increase from 2001............... 11.8% 11
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED 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 and services we provide. As a result, our sales levels (and working capital requirements) are impacted by the lumber costs of our products. Our gross margins are impacted by both (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 trends of the Lumber Market impact our products differently. Below is a general description of the different ways in which our products are priced. - - Products with fixed selling prices. These products include value-added products such as decking and fencing sold to do-it-yourself/retail ("DIY/retail") customers, as well as trusses, wall panels and other components sold to the site-built construction market. 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 eliminate or reduce any exposure to changes in the price of component lumber products, we attempt to lock in prices for these sales commitments with our suppliers. Also, the time periods and quantity limitations generally allow us to reprice our products for changes in lumber prices 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 include treated lumber, remanufactured lumber and trusses sold to the manufactured housing industry. For these products, we estimate the customers' needs and carry anticipated levels of inventory. Because lumber costs are set in advance of final sale prices, subsequent increases or decreases in the market price of lumber impact our gross margins. For these products, our margins are exposed to changes in the trend of lumber prices. Changes in the trend of lumber prices have their greatest impact on those products that have significant inventory levels with low turnover rates. This particularly impacts treated lumber, which comprises over twenty five percent of our total sales. In other words, the longer the period of time that products remain in inventory, the greater the exposure to changes in the price of lumber. This exposure is less significant with remanufactured lumber, trusses sold to the manufactured housing market and other similar products, due to the higher level of inventory turnover. 12
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED In addition to the impact of Lumber Market trends on gross margins, changes in the level of the market causes 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................................ 50 50 = Product cost................................. 350 450 Adder.......................................... 50 50 = Sell price................................... 400 500 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. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS On January 15, 2002, one of our subsidiaries acquired an additional 5% interest in Pinelli-Universal S. de R.L. de C.V. ("Pinelli"), increasing our ownership to 50%. The purchase price for the additional 5% was approximately $0.9 million. As a result of this transaction, we began consolidating the results of Pinelli in the 2002 financial statements. In 2001, we accounted for Pinelli under the equity method. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the components of our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings as a percentage of net sales. 13
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED For the Three Months Ended ------------------------------- March 30, March 31, 2002 2001 -------------- ------------- Net sales .............................................................. 100.0% 100.0% Cost of goods sold ..................................................... 85.0 84.8 ------- ------- Gross profit ........................................................... 15.0 15.2 Selling, general, and administrative expenses .......................... 11.0 11.4 ------- ------- Earnings from operations ............................................... 4.0 3.8 Interest, net .......................................................... 0.8 1.1 ------- ------- Earnings before income taxes, minority interest and equity in earnings of investee ............................................. 3.2 2.7 Income taxes ........................................................... 1.2 1.0 ------- ------- Earnings before minority interest and equity in earnings of investee ......................................................... 2.0 1.7 Minority interest ...................................................... (0.2) (0.0) Equity in earnings of investee ......................................... 0.0 0.1 ------- ------- Reported net earnings .................................................. 1.8 1.8 Add: Goodwill amortization, net of tax ............................... 0.0 0.2 ------- ------- Adjusted Net Earnings ................................................ 1.8% 2.0% ======= ======= NET SALES We engineer, manufacture, treat and distribute lumber and other building products to the DIY/retail, site-built construction, manufactured housing, industrial and wholesale lumber markets. Our strategic sales objectives include: - - Diversifying our end market sales mix by increasing sales of specialty wood packaging to industrial users and engineered wood products to the site-built construction market. Engineered wood products include roof trusses, wall panels and floor systems. - - Increasing sales of "value-added" products. Value-added product sales consist of fencing, decking, lattice and other specialty products sold to the DIY/retail market, specialty wood packaging, and engineered wood products. One of our goals is to achieve a ratio of value-added sales to total sales of at least 50%. Although we consider the treatment of dimensional lumber with certain chemical 14
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED preservatives a value-added process, treated lumber is not presently included in the value-added sales totals. - - Maximizing profitable top-line sales growth while increasing DIY/retail market share. - - Maintaining manufactured housing market share. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our net sales (in thousands) and percentage of total net sales by market classification. For the Three Months Ended ------------------------------------------------------ March 30, March 31, Market Classification 2002 % 2001 % - --------------------- ------------ -------- ------------ --------- DIY/Retail........................................... $147,224 43.1% $127,674 45.0% Site-Built Construction.............................. 68,485 20.0 61,736 21.7 Manufactured Housing................................. 67,200 19.7 49,489 17.4 Industrial........................................... 36,511 10.7 28,483 10.0 Wholesale Lumber..................................... 22,236 6.5 16,687 5.9 ---------- ------- --------- ------- Total................................................ $341,656 100.0% $284,069 100.0% ========== ======= ========= ======= Net sales in the first quarter of 2002 increased 20.3%, compared to the first quarter of 2001, resulting from an increase in units shipped of approximately 15%. Overall selling prices increased as a result of the Lumber Market (see Historical Lumber Prices). The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our percentage of value-added and commodity-based sales to total sales. Three Months Ended -------------------------------- March 30, March 31, 2002 2001 -------------- ------------- Value-Added........................... 52.6% 50.5% Commodity-Based....................... 47.4% 49.5% Value-added sales increased 25.4% in the first quarter of 2002, primarily due to increased sales of engineered wood products to the site-built construction, DIY/retail and manufactured housing markets. Commodity-based sales increased 15.3% in the quarter. 15
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED DIY/Retail: Net sales to the DIY/retail market increased 15.3% in the first quarter compared to the same period of 2001. This increase was a result of the following: - - Acquiring the assets of P&R Truss Company, Inc. ("P&R") on October 15, 2001. P&R is a manufacturer of engineered wood products used in site-built construction and sells through retail channels. - - A 10% increase in sales out of existing facilities. Site-Built Construction: Net sales to the site-built construction market increased 10.9% in the first quarter compared to the same period of 2001. This increase was primarily due to increased unit sales as a result of operations acquired in 2001. Manufactured Housing: Net sales to the manufactured housing market increased 35.8% in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period of 2001, while industry shipments increased 8%. We increased our market share by acquiring certain assets of the Sunbelt Wood Components Division of Kevco, Inc. on April 3, 2001. Industrial: Net sales to the industrial market increased 28.2% in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period of 2001. This increase was primarily due to a 14% increase in sales at our existing facilities combined with the consolidation of Pinelli in our operating results in 2002. See "Business Combinations." COST OF GOODS SOLD AND GROSS PROFIT Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period of 2001. This decrease was primarily due to increased price competition in the site-built construction market as market activity has slowed in several regions. This decrease offset gains realized from improving our ratio of value-added product sales. See "Impact of the Lumber Market on our Operating Results." 16
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of sales decreased to 11.0% in the first quarter of 2002 compared to 11.4% in the same period of 2001. This decrease was primarily due to the requirement to no longer amortize goodwill beginning in 2002. INTEREST, NET Net interest costs were lower in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period of 2001. Although we had a higher average debt balance as a result of increased working capital and the repurchase of shares from our largest shareholder, this was offset by a substantial decrease in short- term borrowing rates on variable rate debt. INCOME TAXES Our effective tax rate was 37.2% in the first quarter of 2002 compared to 37.0% in the same period of 2001. Effective tax rates differ from statutory federal income tax rates, primarily due to provisions for state and local income taxes and permanent tax differences. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Cash flows used in operating activities increased in the first quarter of 2002 compared to the same period of 2001. This was primarily due to an increase in inventory to support future sales growth and an increase in accounts receivable due to record first quarter sales. Longer payment terms with our largest customer contributed to the increase in receivables. Due to the seasonality of our business and the effects of the Lumber Market, we believe our cash cycle (days sales outstanding plus days supply of inventory less days payables outstanding) is a good indicator of our working capital management. Our cash cycle decreased to 53 days in the first quarter of 2002 from 55 days in the first quarter of 2001, primarily due to a substantial reduction in the days supply of inventory which was partially offset by a longer receivables cycle. Capital expenditures totaled $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2002 compared to $7.8 million in the same period of 2001. Our capital expenditures during the first quarter of 2002 primarily consisted of several projects to improve efficiencies and expand manufacturing capacity at existing plants. We expect to spend approximately $21 million on capital expenditures for the balance of 2002, which includes outstanding purchase commitments on capital projects totaling approximately $4.0 million on March 30, 2002. We intend to satisfy these commitments utilizing our revolving credit facilities. 17
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED We spent approximately $36 million in the first quarter of 2002 to purchase 2 million shares from our largest shareholder. We funded the purchase price using our revolving credit facilities. On March 30, 2002, we had $112.6 million outstanding on our $175 million revolving credit facility and $19.3 million Canadian ($12.1 million U.S.) outstanding on our $25 million Canadian revolving credit facility. We also have $25 million available on a new short-term revolving credit facility obtained in the first quarter. Financial covenants on our revolving credit facilities and senior unsecured notes include a minimum net worth requirement, a minimum interest coverage test and a maximum leverage ratio. We were within our requirements at March 30, 2002. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND REGULATIONS We are self-insured for environmental impairment liability and accrue for the estimated cost of monitoring or remediation activities. As of May 1, 2002, we own or operate 21 wood preserving facilities throughout the United States that treat lumber products with a chemical preservative. In accordance with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws, ordinances and regulations, we may be potentially liable for costs and expenses related to the environmental condition of our real property. We have established reserves for remediation activities at our North East, MD; Union City, GA; Stockertown, PA; Elizabeth City, NC; Auburndale, FL; and Schertz, TX facilities. We have accrued in other long-term liabilities amounts totaling $2.4 million on March 30, 2002 and March 31, 2001 for the activities described above. We believe the potential future costs of known remediation efforts will not have a material adverse effect on our future financial position, results of operations or liquidity. For the past several years, the EPA has been conducting a scientific review of CCA, a wood preservative we use to extend the useful life of wood fiber, as part of its re-registration process and in response to allegations by certain environmental groups that CCA poses health risks. Recently, the EPA announced that the manufacturers of CCA preservative agreed to the re-registration of CCA for certain industrial and commercial uses. The manufacturers agreed to voluntarily discontinue the registration of CCA for certain residential applications by December 31, 2003. The manufacturers will continue to produce CCA for use in various industrial, marine, and non-residential uses. This agreement will require us to change the preservative we use to one of several new alternatives prior to December 31, 2003. We estimate that we will incur capital costs totaling approximately $1.5 million to convert our plants to the new alternative preservatives. In addition, an environmental group petitioned the Consumer Products Safety Commission ("CPSC") to ban the use of CCA treated wood in playsets. We have been assured by our vendors and by scientific studies that CCA treated lumber poses no unreasonable risks and its continued use should be permitted. The EPA, in its recent press release concluded that there isn't any reason to remove or replace any CCA treated structures, including decks or playground equipment. 18
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - CONTINUED We have been requested by a major customer to defend it from purported class action lawsuits filed against it in Florida and Louisiana. The complaints allege that CCA treated lumber is defective. As previously stated, our vendors believe and scientific studies support the fact that CCA treated lumber poses no unreasonable risks, and we intend to vigorously defend our Company. While our customer has charged us for certain expenses incurred in the defense of these claims, we have not accepted liability. In addition, we have also been named as a defendant in a separate purported class action lawsuit in Louisiana, which contains similar allegations as the complaints against our customer. Again, we intend to vigorously defend the complaint. 19
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. 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. 20
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings. During the second quarter of 2001, we received a request for indemnification from a major customer in two separate lawsuits which seek class action status. One case, titled Jerry Jacobs et. al. v. Osmose, Inc. et. al., is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. A second case, Albert Miller et. al. vs. Home Depot, USA Inc., et. al. is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. During the fourth quarter of 2001, we were named as a defendant, along with chemical manufacturers and retailers, in a case titled Ardoin v. Stine Lumber, et. al. which was filed in Louisiana State Court. In these cases, the putative plaintiffs allege that CCA treated lumber is defective and also allege that the marketing of the product is either deceptive or not sufficiently informative as to the risks of the product. The plaintiffs seek removal of CCA treated lumber, together with financial remuneration. We believe the claims are baseless and without merit. To the extent we are required to defend these actions, we intend to do so vigorously. Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds. (a) None. (b) None. (c) Sales of equity securities in the first quarter not registered under the Securities Act. Date of Class of Number Consideration Sale Stock of Shares Purchasers Exchanged ----------- ---------- --------- ---------- ------------- Stock Gift Program Various Common 393 Eligible persons None Directors' Stock Grant Program 01/09/02 Common 1,400 Directors Directors Services 21
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. Date: May 9, 2002 By: /s/ William G. Currie ----------------------- --------------------------------------- William G. Currie Its: Vice Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Date: May 9, 2002 By: /s/ Michael R. Cole ----------------------- --------------------------------------- Michael R. Cole Its: Chief Financial Officer 22