November 5, 2013
LP Reports Third Quarter 2013 Results
LP Building Products reports results for the third quarter of 2013.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 5, 2013) – Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE:LPX) reported today results for the third quarter of 2013, which included the following:
Total sales for the third quarter of $507 million were higher by 10 percent compared to the year ago quarter.
Income from continuing operations was $38 million ($0.26 per diluted share).
Non-GAAP adjusted income from continuing operations was $19 million ($0.13 per diluted share).
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the third quarter was $65 million compared to $75 million in the third quarter of 2012.
Cash and cash equivalents were $670 million as of September 30, 2013.
“Each of our business segments generated positive adjusted EBITDA in the quarter,” CEO Curt Stevens said. “OSB prices continued to decline in the quarter which hurt our earnings while Siding and South America had better results than the same quarter last year.”
For the third quarter of 2013, LP reported income from continuing operations of $38 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, as compared to $31 million, or $0.22 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2012.
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) SEGMENT
LP’s OSB segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products. The OSB segment reported net sales for the third quarter of 2013 of $245 million, an increase from $227 million of net sales in the third quarter of 2012. For the third quarter of 2013, the OSB segment reported operating income of $30 million compared to $49 million in the third quarter of 2012. For the third quarter, adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment decreased by $14 million compared to the third quarter of 2012. For the third quarter, sales volumes were higher by 15 percent and sales prices decreased by 5 percent compared to the same period in 2012. The decrease in sales price accounted for approximately $13 million of the decrease in both operating results and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.
SIDING SEGMENT
LP’s Siding segment consists of SmartSide® trim & siding as well as LP’s prefinished CanExel® siding line. These products are used in new construction as well as in the repair and remodeling markets. The Siding segment reported net sales of $149 million in the third quarter of 2013, an increase of 11 percent from $134 million in the year-ago third quarter. For the third quarter of 2013, the Siding segment reported operating income of $23 million compared to $20 million in the year-ago quarter. For the third quarter, LP reported $27 million in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment, an increase of $3 million compared to the third quarter of 2012. The decrease in OSB sales prices sold in this segment accounted for approximately $1 million of the decrease in both operating results and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.
ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS SEGMENT (EWP)
The EWP segment is comprised of SolidStart® I-Joist (IJ), Laminated Veneer Lumber and Laminated Strand Lumber (LVL and LSL). These products are principally used in new construction. EWP sales in the third quarter of 2013 totaled$72 million, an increase from $62 million reported in the third quarter of 2012. Operating losses were $2 million for the third quarter of 2013 compared to $3 million in the third quarter of 2012. LP reported an improvement in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of $1 million for this segment as compared to the same quarter in 2012.
SOUTH AMERICA SEGMENT
The South American segment consists of OSB mills located in Chile and Brazil. South America sales in the third quarter of 2013 totaled $42 million, essentially flat from the year-ago third quarter. For the third quarter of 2013, the South America segment reported operating income of $5 million in the third quarter of the current year and 2012. LP reported $8 million in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment in the third quarter of the current year and 2012.
COMPANY OUTLOOK
“We saw the pace of improvement in the housing market slow over the summer,” Stevens continued. “However, the pace of permit activity, builder confidence and a slightly better economy should allow housing starts to grow in coming quarters.”
LP is a premier supplier of building materials, delivering innovative, high-quality commodity and specialty products to its retail, wholesale, homebuilding and industrial customers. Visit LP's web site at www.lpcorp.com for additional information on the company as well as reconciliation of non-GAAP results.
About LP Building Solutions - As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood building products that meet the demands of builders worldwide. Its extensive offerings include innovative and dependable building products and accessories, such as LP® SmartSide® Trim & Siding, LP Structural Solutions portfolio (LP WeatherLogic® Air & Water Barrier, LP Legacy® Premium Sub-Flooring, LP® TechShield® Radiant Barrier, LP® FlameBlock® Fire-Rated Sheathing and more), oriented strand board (OSB), LP® TopNotch® Sub-Flooring, LP® Outdoor Building Solutions®, and LP Elements® Performance Fencing. In addition to product solutions, LP provides industry-leading service and warranties. Since its founding in 1972, LP has been Building a Better World™ by helping customers construct beautiful, durable homes. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, LP operates 26 plants across the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil. For more information, visit LPCorp.com.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains statements concerning Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's(LP) future results and performance that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The matters addressed in these statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, but not limited to, the effect of general economic conditions, including the level of interest rates and housing starts, market demand for the company's products, and prices for structural products; the availability, cost and other terms of capital; the efficiency and consequences of operations improvement initiatives and cash conservation measures; the effect of forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations; the ability to obtain regulatory approvals; and the risk of losses from fires, floods and other natural disasters. These and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements are discussed in greater detail in the company'sSecurities and Exchange Commission filings.
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL AND QUARTERLY DATA
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net sales
$
507.4
$
462.1
$
1,605.5
$
1,237.3
Income from operations
$
47.6
$
42.9
$
224.7
$
57.1
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates
$
41.9
$
36.7
$
236.8
$
(22.1
)
Non-GAAP adjusted income from continuing operations
$
19.4
$
28.7
$
136.6
$
20.9
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
37.5
$
31.0
$
196.5
$
(19.1
)
Net income (loss)
$
38.1
$
31.3
$
197.5
$
(17.3
)
Net income (loss) per share - basic
$
0.27
$
0.23
$
1.42
$
(0.13
)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted
$
0.26
$
0.22
$
1.37
$
(0.13
)
Average shares of stock outstanding - basic
140.0
137.1
139.1
136.9
Average shares of stock outstanding - diluted
144.0
142.6
144.1
136.9
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net sales
$
507.4
$
462.1
$
1,605.5
$
1,237.3
Operating costs and expenses:
Cost of sales
416.3
364.4
1,221.7
1,026.9
Depreciation and amortization
25.8
18.8
65.0
55.5
Selling and administrative
33.5
30.5
103.6
92.1
(Gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets, net
0.3
4.3
(0.4
)
4.5
Other operating credits and charges, net
(16.1
)
1.2
(9.1
)
1.2
Total operating costs and expenses
459.8
419.2
1,380.8
1,180.2
Income from operations
47.6
42.9
224.7
57.1
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(7.6
)
(10.7
)
(28.0
)
(36.4
)
Investment income
1.7
4.1
8.3
11.7
Early debt extinguishment
(0.8
)
—
(0.8
)
(52.2
)
Gain on acquisition
—
—
35.9
—
Other non-operating items
1.0
0.4
(3.3
)
(2.3
)
Total non-operating income (expense)
(5.7
)
(6.2
)
12.1
(79.2
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates
41.9
36.7
236.8
(22.1
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
4.4
7.7
51.6
(5.6
)
Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates
—
(2.0
)
(11.3
)
2.6
Income (loss) from continuing operations
37.5
31.0
196.5
(19.1
)
Income from discontinued operations before taxes
1.0
0.5
1.6
2.8
Provision for income taxes
0.4
0.2
0.6
1.0
Income from discontinued operations
0.6
0.3
1.0
1.8
Net income (loss)
$
38.1
$
31.3
$
197.5
$
(17.3
)
Income (loss) per share of common stock (basic):
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
0.27
$
0.23
$
1.41
$
(0.14
)
Income from discontinued operations
—
—
0.01
0.01
Net income (loss) per share
$
0.27
$
0.23
$
1.42
$
(0.13
)
Net income (loss) per share of common stock (diluted):
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
0.26
$
0.22
$
1.36
$
(0.14
)
Income from discontinued operations
—
—
0.01
0.01
Net income (loss) per share
$
0.26
$
0.22
$
1.37
$
(0.13
)
Average shares of stock outstanding - basic
140.0
137.1
139.1
136.9
Average shares of stock outstanding - diluted
144.0
142.6
144.1
136.9
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollar amounts in millions) (Unaudited)
September 30, 2013
December 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
$
669.5
$
560.9
Receivables
109.2
82.7
Inventories
225.0
209.8
Other current assets
10.2
6.0
Deferred income taxes
13.7
12.3
Current portion of notes receivable from asset sales
—
91.4
Assets held for sale
31.4
32.5
Total current assets
1,059.0
995.6
Timber and timberlands
72.2
40.1
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
2,214.3
2,061.6
Accumulated depreciation
(1,350.3
)
(1,310.8
)
Net property, plant and equipment
864.0
750.8
Goodwill
9.7
—
Notes receivable from asset sales
432.2
432.2
Long-term investments
3.8
2.0
Restricted cash
11.2
12.0
Investments in and advances to affiliates
4.2
68.6
Deferred debt costs
7.4
9.2
Other assets
33.8
15.5
Long-term deferred tax asset
—
5.0
Total assets
$
2,497.5
$
2,331.0
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current portion of long-term debt
$
2.3
$
7.8
Current portion of limited recourse notes payable
—
90.0
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
173.5
139.5
Current portion of contingency reserves
2.0
2.0
Total current liabilities
177.8
239.3
Long-term debt, excluding current portion
763.3
782.7
Contingency reserves, excluding current portion
12.4
12.8
Other long-term liabilities
171.8
168.8
Deferred income taxes
148.4
93.6
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
152.0
150.4
Additional paid-in capital
505.7
533.6
Retained earnings
908.1
710.6
Treasury stock
(232.2
)
(252.9
)
Accumulated comprehensive loss
(109.8
)
(107.9
)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,223.8
1,033.8
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
2,497.5
$
2,331.0
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Dollar amounts in millions) (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)
$
38.1
$
31.3
$
197.5
$
(17.3
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
25.8
18.8
65.0
55.5
(Income) loss from unconsolidated affiliates
—
(2.0
)
(11.3
)
2.6
(Gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets
0.3
4.3
(0.4
)
4.5
Gain on acquisition
—
—
(35.9
)
—
Gain on sale of discontinued operation
(1.7
)
—
(1.7
)
—
Early debt extinguishment
0.8
—
0.8
52.2
Payment of long-term deposit
(17.1
)
—
(17.1
)
—
Other operating credits and charges, net
(16.1
)
1.2
(9.1
)
1.2
Stock-based compensation related to stock plans
2.4
1.8
6.6
6.4
Exchange (gain) loss on remeasurement
(0.4
)
5.7
(0.5
)
4.8
Cash settlement of contingencies
—
(0.4
)
(0.4
)
(1.6
)
Cash settlements of warranties
(3.4
)
(3.0
)
(7.7
)
(6.9
)
Pension expense, net of cash payments
(0.1
)
2.2
2.5
6.3
Non-cash interest expense, net
1.2
0.5
1.8
1.9
Other adjustments, net of acquisition
0.3
(1.7
)
1.2
(0.3
)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:
Increase in receivables
(7.9
)
(2.8
)
(25.8
)
(38.3
)
(Increase) decrease in inventories
15.8
(5.6
)
(12.3
)
(41.6
)
(Increase) decrease in other current assets
1.7
0.6
(4.3
)
(2.4
)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
17.1
7.2
26.0
26.6
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes
2.4
7.7
47.9
(4.8
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
59.2
65.8
222.8
48.8
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Property, plant and equipment additions
(17.7
)
(9.3
)
(43.3
)
(16.1
)
Investments in and advances to joint ventures
—
8.8
13.9
6.6
Proceeds from sales of assets
15.0
—
16.7
9.1
Acquisition, net of cash acquired
—
—
(67.4
)
—
Receipt of proceeds from notes receivable
91.4
—
91.4
—
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash under letters of credit/credit facility
(0.7
)
—
0.7
1.0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
88.0
(0.5
)
12.0
0.6
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings of long-term debt
—
—
—
350.0
Repayment of long-term debt
(109.5
)
(0.2
)
(113.1
)
(242.3
)
Taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards
—
—
(12.0
)
—
Payment of debt issuance fees
—
—
—
(6.3
)
Other, net
(0.1
)
0.8
(0.1
)
1.2
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(109.6
)
0.6
(125.2
)
102.6
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
1.2
(2.5
)
(1.0
)
(1.5
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
38.8
63.4
108.6
150.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
630.7
427.1
560.9
340.0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
669.5
$
490.5
$
669.5
$
490.5
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED SEGMENT INFORMATION
(Dollar amounts in millions) (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Dollar amounts in millions
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net sales:
OSB
$
245.4
$
226.6
$
838.3
$
571.0
Siding
149.0
134.1
435.5
384.2
Engineered Wood Products
71.8
61.5
196.1
161.8
South America
41.5
42.0
130.9
127.1
Other
3.9
3.4
10.3
10.1
Intersegment sales
(4.2
)
(5.5
)
(5.6
)
(16.9
)
$
507.4
$
462.1
$
1,605.5
$
1,237.3
Operating profit (loss):
OSB
$
30.2
$
49.3
$
223.7
$
66.0
Siding
22.5
20.3
70.3
56.4
Engineered Wood Products
(2.0
)
(3.0
)
(10.6
)
(9.3
)
South America
5.3
4.5
17.8
11.2
Other
(2.1
)
(2.6
)
(6.1
)
(7.8
)
Other operating credits and charges, net
16.1
(1.2
)
9.1
(1.2
)
Other operating credits and charges associated with unconsolidated affiliates
—
—
(2.7
)
—
Gain (loss) on sale or impairment of long-lived assets
(0.3
)
(4.3
)
0.4
(4.5
)
General corporate and other expenses, net
(22.1
)
(18.1
)
(65.9
)
(56.3
)
Foreign currency gain (loss)
1.0
0.4
(3.3
)
(2.3
)
Gain on acquisition
—
—
35.9
—
Early debt extinguishment
(0.8
)
—
(0.8
)
(52.2
)
Investment income
1.7
4.1
8.3
11.7
Interest expense, net of capitalized interest
(7.6
)
(10.7
)
(28.0
)
(36.4
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes
41.9
38.7
248.1
(24.7
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
4.4
7.7
51.6
(5.6
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
37.5
$
31.0
$
196.5
$
(19.1
)
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF PRODUCTION VOLUMES (1)
The following table sets forth production volumes for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
Quarter Ended
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
September 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Oriented strand board, million square feet 3/8" basis(1)
996
903
2,888
2,625
Oriented strand board, million square feet 3/8" basis (produced by wood-based siding mills)
42
51
126
146
Wood-based siding, million square feet 3/8" basis
251
229
768
704
Engineered I-Joist, million lineal feet(1)
19
18
56
50
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL), thousand cubic feet(1)and laminated strand lumber (LSL), thousand cubic feet
1,976
1,752
5,838
5,163
(1) Includes volumes produced by joint venture operations or under sales arrangements and sold to LP.
Source: Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Louisiana-Pacific CorporationMedia Relations:Bush Bernard, 615-986-5886orInvestor Relations:Becky Barckley, 615-986-5600orMike Kinney, 615-986-5600