Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq:UFPI) today announced record results in 2016, including record fourth-quarter net earnings attributable to controlling interest of $20.8 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, 9.8 percent higher than the fourth quarter of 2015. The Company also posted record annual net earnings attributable to controlling interest of $101.2 million, or $4.96 per diluted share, representing a 25.5 percent increase over 2015 annual net earnings attributable to controlling interest of $80.6 million, or $3.99 per diluted share. Fourth-quarter 2016 net sales of $859.6 million were up 31.5 percent over net sales for the same period of 2015. Annual net sales of $3.24 billion surpassed 2015 annual net sales of $2.89 billion by 12.2 percent and is a new record for the Company. Although acquisitions contributed to the records, most of the Company’s annual growth came from existing operations.

“The people who work for the companies of Universal are the best in the business, and they continue to prove it with record-breaking results,” said CEO Matthew J. Missad. “They continuously look for ways to create efficiencies, reduce manufacturing costs and grow sales by building and deepening customer relationships. They also have been bringing a number of exciting new, value-added products to the market. I couldn’t be more proud of them.”

New product sales grew 28.9 percent to $354.3 million in 2016, compared to $274.9 million in 2015.

Higher lumber prices contributed about 4 percent and 1 percent to the Company’s fourth-quarter and annual sales growth, respectively.

“Our results reflect the dedication of our employees and trust of our shareholders, and I want to thank them for their commitment to the Company,” added Missad. “We intend to continue to build on their trust with wise investments that will continue to grow our business in the future.”

By market, the Company posted the following 2016 gross sales results:

Retail

  • Fourth quarter: $275.7 million, up 19.4 percent over the fourth quarter of 2015
  • Year: $1.3 billion, up 13.7 percent over the previous year

The Company benefited from an 11 percent increase in fourth-quarter unit sales to the Retail market, led by a 25 percent increase in sales to big box customers. The increase in total unit sales is attributable to market share gains, new products and improved consumer demand. The Company continues to add new products, develop relationships with new customers, and increase share with existing customers. Construction

  • Fourth quarter: $275.6 million, up 24.7 percent over the fourth quarter of 2015
  • Year: $1 billion, up 12.5 percent over the previous year

Overall, unit sales to the Construction market rose almost 20 percent in the fourth quarter, led by a strong gain of 30 percent to residential construction customers. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, housing starts during the period of September through November 2016 rose less than 1 percent over the same period last year. The Company remains focused on growing business selectively in areas where housing markets are the most stable.  

Industrial

  • Fourth quarter: $318.6 million, up 52.2 percent over the fourth quarter of 2015 
  • Year: $988.0 million, up 10.6 percent over the previous year

The Company’s growth in this market is primarily due to its acquisition of idX Corporation, which closed in September of 2016. Excluding acquisitions, the Company grew unit sales in this market by 11 percent in the fourth quarter by adding new customers and increasing share with existing customers. The Company plans to continue its efforts to focus on value-added products.

CONFERENCE CALL

Universal Forest Products will conduct a conference call to discuss information included in this news release and related matters at 8:30 a.m. ET on Thursday, February 23, 2017. The call will be hosted by CEO Matthew J. Missad and CFO Michael Cole, and will be available for analysts and institutional investors domestically at 888-685-5759, and internationally at 503-343-6031. Use conference pass code 40666839. The conference call will be available simultaneously and in its entirety to all interested investors and news media through a webcast at http://www.ufpi.com. A replay of the call will be available through March 23, 2017, at 855-859-2056, 404-537-3406 or 800-585-5367.

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.

Universal Forest Products, Inc. is a holding company that provides capital, management and administrative resources to subsidiaries that supply wood, wood composite and other products to three robust markets: retail, construction and industrial.  Founded in 1955, the Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with affiliates throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more about Universal Forest Products, go to www.ufpi.com. 

This press release 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.

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)  
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED  
DECEMBER 2016/2015  
    Quarter Period       Year to Date      
(In thousands, except per share data)     2016           2015           2016           2015        
                                   
                                   
                                   
NET SALES   $   859,584     100 %   $   653,600     100 %   $   3,240,493     100 %   $   2,887,071     100.0 %  
                                   
COST OF GOODS SOLD        737,274       85.8         556,427       85.1         2,765,903       85.4         2,487,167       86.1    
                                   
GROSS PROFIT       122,310       14.2         97,173       14.9         474,590       14.6         399,904       13.9    
                                   
SELLING,  GENERAL  AND                                   
  ADMINISTRATIVE  EXPENSES       87,000       10.1         66,282       10.1         310,152       9.6         264,437       9.2    
                                   
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS       35,310       4.1         30,891       4.7         164,438       5.1         135,467       4.7    
                                   
OTHER EXPENSE, NET       1,164       0.1         1,348       0.2         3,767       0.1         4,465       0.2    
                                   
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES       34,146       4.0         29,543       4.5         160,671       5.0         131,002       4.5    
                                   
INCOME TAXES       11,905       1.4         8,982       1.4         55,174       1.7         45,870       1.6    
                                   
NET EARNINGS       22,241       2.6         20,561       3.1         105,497       3.3         85,132       2.9    
                                   
LESS NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO                                  
  NONCONTROLLING INTEREST        (1,491 )     (0.2 )       (1,660 )     (0.3 )       (4,318 )     (0.1 )       (4,537 )     (0.2 )  
                                   
NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO                                  
  CONTROLLING INTEREST   $   20,750       2.4     $   18,901       2.9     $   101,179       3.1     $   80,595       2.8    
                                   
                                   
EARNINGS PER SHARE - BASIC    $   1.02         $   0.94         $   4.97         $   3.99        
                                   
EARNINGS PER SHARE - DILUTED   $   1.02         $   0.93         $   4.96         $   3.99        
                                   
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME       21,058             17,510             102,794             77,875        
                                   
LESS COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE                                  
  TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST       (1,084 )           (5,362 )           (2,660 )           (3,213 )      
                                   
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                  
  ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST   $   19,974         $   12,148         $   100,134         $   74,662        
                                   
SUPPLEMENTAL SALES DATA                                  
    Quarter Period   Year to Date  
Market Classification     2016           2015     %     2016           2015     %  
Retail   $   275,669         $   230,817     19 %   $   1,292,892         $   1,136,643     14 %  
Industrial       318,649             209,386     52 %       988,040             893,149     11 %  
Construction       275,617             221,072     25 %       1,009,317             897,301     12 %  
Total Gross Sales       869,935             661,275     32 %       3,290,249             2,927,093     12 %  
Sales Allowances       (10,351 )           (7,675 )           (49,756 )           (40,022 )      
Total Net Sales   $   859,584         $   653,600         $   3,240,493         $   2,887,071        
                                   
                                   

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)  
DECEMBER 2016/2015  
                               
(In thousands)                          
ASSETS     2016     2015   LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     2016     2015  
                               
CURRENT ASSETS           CURRENT LIABILITIES          
  Cash and cash equivalents   $   34,091   $   87,756     Cash overdraft   $   19,761   $   -   
  Restricted cash       398       586     Accounts payable       124,660       95,041  
  Investments       10,348       6,743     Accrued liabilities       124,722       107,989  
  Accounts receivable       282,253       222,964     Current portion of debt       2,634       1,145  
  Inventories       397,227       304,918                  
  Other current assets       32,121       25,265                  
                               
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS       756,438       648,232   TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES       271,777       204,175  
                               
OTHER ASSETS       10,163       9,610   LONG-TERM DEBT AND          
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET       227,606       198,687     CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS       109,059       84,750  
PROPERTY, PLANT           OTHER LIABILITIES       50,756       52,345  
  AND EQUIPMENT,  NET       297,851       251,150   EQUITY       860,466       766,409  
                               
                               
TOTAL ASSETS   $   1,292,058   $   1,107,679   TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY   $   1,292,058   $   1,107,679  
                               
                               
                               

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)  
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED  
DECEMBER 2016/2015  
(In thousands)         2016       2015    
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net earnings       $   105,497     $   85,132    
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:          
                 
  Depreciation           40,823         37,710    
  Amortization of intangibles         2,795         3,531    
  Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements       2,208         1,846    
  Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements       -         (33 )  
  Expense associated with stock grant plans         127         109    
  Deferred income tax (credit)         2,464         (1,369 )  
  Equity in earnings of investee         (267 )       (374 )  
  Net loss on disposition and impairment of assets       -         172    
  Changes in:              
  Accounts receivable         (5,119 )       (26,007 )  
  Inventories           (3,245 )       34,139    
  Accounts payable and cash overdraft         11,259         4,798    
  Accrued liabilities and other         15,978         29,142    
  NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES       172,520         168,796    
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment         (53,762 )       (43,522 )  
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment       3,126         2,843    
Acquisitions, net of cash received         (80,077 )       (2,505 )  
Repayments of debt of acquiree         (92,830 )       -    
Purchases and dissolution of remaining noncontrolling interest in subsidiary       (892 )       (1,256 )  
Advances of notes receivable         (6,012 )       (6,994 )  
Collections of notes receivable         7,899         11,446    
Purchases of investments         (5,666 )       (7,858 )  
Proceeds from sale of investments         2,568         1,115    
Cash restricted as to use         188         (181 )  
Other             (2,011 )       95    
  NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES       (227,469 )       (46,817 )  
                 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Borrowings under revolving credit facilities         131,002         297,711    
Repayments under revolving credit facilities         (107,294 )       (311,271 )  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock         536         1,074    
Distributions to noncontrolling interest         (3,280 )       (3,188 )  
Dividends paid to shareholders         (17,680 )       (16,507 )  
Repurchase of common stock         -         (800 )  
Other             (73 )       (21 )  
  NET CASH FROM (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES       3,211         (33,002 )  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash         (1,927 )       (1,221 )  
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS       (53,665 )       87,756    
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD       87,756         -    
                 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD   $   34,091     $   87,756    
                 
                 
Lynn Afendoulis
Director, Corporate Communications
(616) 365-1502
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