LP Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results

Updated

LP Reports Second Quarter 2013 Results

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYS: LPX) reported today results for the second quarter of 2013, which included the following:

  • Total sales for the second quarter of $573 million were higher by 34 percent compared to the year ago quarter.

  • Income from continuing operations was $94 million ($0.65 per diluted share).

  • Non-GAAP adjusted income from continuing operations was $59 million ($0.41 per diluted share).

  • Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for the second quarter was $122 million compared to $37 million in the second quarter of 2012.

  • Cash and cash equivalents were $631 million as of June 30, 2013.

"This was another good quarter for LP as the U.S. housing market continues to recover," said Curt Stevens, CEO. "While OSB prices moderated during the second quarter, this segment showed good earnings. Strong demand in Siding and South America also added to our results."


For the second quarter of 2013, LP reported income from continuing operations of $94 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, as compared to a loss from continuing operations of $37 million, or $0.27 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012. The results for the second quarter of 2013 included a gain on acquisition of $36 million.

ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) SEGMENT

LP's OSB segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products. The OSB segment reported net sales for the second quarter of 2013 of $306 million, an increase from $195 million of net sales in the second quarter of 2012. For the second quarter of 2013, the OSB segment reported operating income of $95 million compared to $17 million in the second quarter of 2012. For the second quarter, LP realized an increase of $80 million in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment compared to the second quarter of 2012. For the second quarter, sales volumes were higher by 2 percent and sales prices increased by 59 percent compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in sales price accounted for approximately $110 million increase in both operating results and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.

SIDING SEGMENT

LP's Siding segment consists of LP SmartSide® 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 $153 million in the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 11 percent from $137 million in the year-ago second quarter. For the second quarter of 2013, the Siding segment reported operating income of $27 million compared to $19 million in the year-ago quarter. For the second quarter, LP reported $32 million in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment, an increase of $8 million compared to the second quarter of 2012. The increase in OSB sales prices sold in this segment accounted for approximately $5 million increase in both operating results and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.

ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS SEGMENT (EWP)

The EWP segment is comprised of 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 second quarter of 2013 totaled $61 million, an increase from $52 million reported a year ago. Operating losses were $5 million for the second quarter of 2013 compared to $3 million in the second quarter of 2012.

SOUTH AMERICA SEGMENT

The South American segment consists of OSB mills located in Chile and Brazil. South America sales in the second quarter of 2013 totaled $44 million, an increase of 4 percent from $43 million in the year-ago second quarter. For the second quarter of 2013, the South America segment reported operating income of $6 million compared to $4 million reported a year ago. For the second quarter, LP reported $9 million in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment, an increase of $3 million compared to the second quarter of 2012.

COMPANY OUTLOOK

"Housing starts appear to have been constrained by weather, labor and financing issues in the second quarter. We will continue to be agile in our operations as the weather improves and builders address these issues. The consensus projection for housing starts for this year is a 25 percent increase over 2012, with starts projected to increase at least another 25 percent in 2014. We will be ready to respond," concluded Stevens.

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.

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's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

FINANCIAL AND QUARTERLY DATA

(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

Quarter Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Net sales

$

572.6

$

427.8

$

1,110.1

$

789.3

Income from operations

$

88.9

$

19.0

$

178.1

$

16.9

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates

$

114.5

$

(45.5

)

$

195.9

$

(56.1

)

Non-GAAP adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations

$

59.2

$

2.8

$

117.8

$

(6.0

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations

$

94.2

$

(37.2

)

$

159.6

$

(48.4

)

Net income (loss)

$

94.1

$

(37.3

)

$

159.4

$

(48.6

)

Net income (loss) per share - basic

$

0.68

$

(0.27

)

$

1.15

$

(0.35

)

Net income (loss) per share - diluted

$

0.65

$

(0.27

)

$

1.10

$

(0.35

)

Average shares of stock outstanding - basic

139.1

137.0

138.8

136.8

Average shares of stock outstanding - diluted

144.1

137.0

144.3

136.8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)

Quarter Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2013

2012

2013

2012

Net sales

$

572.6

$

427.8

$

1,110.11

1

$

789.3

Operating costs and expenses:

Cost of sales

422.7

359.9

815.3

673.2

Depreciation and amortization

20.8

17.9

39.5

37.0

Selling and administrative

35.5

30.7

70.9

62.0

(Gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets, net

(0.7

)

0.1

(0.7

)

0.2

Other operating credits and charges, net

5.4

0.2

7.0

Total operating costs and expenses

483.7

408.8

932.0

772.4

Income from operations

88.9

19.0

178.1

16.9

Non-operating income (expense):

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

(9.8

)

(13.1

)

(20.4

)

(25.7

)

Investment income

3.1

3.4

6.6

7.6

Early debt extinguishment

(52.2

)

(52.2

)

Gain on acquisition

35.9

35.9

Other non-operating items

(3.6

)

(2.6

)

(4.3

)

(2.7

)

Total non-operating income (expense)

25.6

(64.5

)

17.8

(73.0

)

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates

114.5

(45.5

)

195.9

(56.1

)

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

24.4

(11.1

)

47.6

(12.3

)

Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates

(4.1

)

2.8

(11.3

)

4.6

Income (loss) from continuing operations

94.2

(37.2

)

159.6

(48.4

)

Loss from discontinued operations before taxes

(0.2

)

(0.1

)

(0.3

)

(0.3

)

Benefit for income taxes

(0.1

)

(0.1

)

(0.1

)

Loss from discontinued operations

(0.1

)

(0.1

)

(0.2

)

(0.2

)

Net income (loss)

$

94.1

$

(37.3

)

$

159.4

$

(48.6

)

Income (loss) per share of common stock (basic):

Income (loss) from continuing operations

$

0.68

$

(0.27

)

$

1.15

$

(0.35

)

Loss from discontinued operations

Net income (loss) per share

$

0.68

$

(0.27

)

$

1.15

$

(0.35

)

Net income (loss) per share of common stock (diluted):

Income (loss) from continuing operations

$

0.65

$

(0.27

)

$

1.10

$

(0.35

)

Loss from discontinued operations

Net income (loss) per share

$

0.65

$

(0.27

)

$

1.10

$

(0.35

)

Average shares of stock outstanding - basic

139.1

137.0

138.8

136.8

Average shares of stock outstanding - diluted

144.1

137.0

144.3

136.8

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollar amounts in millions) (Unaudited)

June 30, 2013

December 31, 2012

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents

$

630.7

$

560.9

Receivables

103.5

82.7

Inventories

247.0

209.8

Other current assets

11.8

6.0

Deferred income taxes

21.6

12.3

Current portion of notes receivable from asset sales

91.4

91.4

Assets held for sale

31.4

32.5

Total current assets

1,137.4

995.6

Timber and timberlands

72.7

40.1

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

2,218.0

2,061.6

Accumulated depreciation

(1,341.1

)

(1,310.8

)

Net property, plant and equipment

876.9

750.8

Goodwill

9.7

Notes receivable from asset sales

432.2

432.2

Long-term investments

4.0

2.0

Restricted cash

10.6

12.0

Investments in and advances to affiliates

4.3

68.6

Deferred debt costs

8.4

9.2

Other assets

15.7

15.5

Long-term deferred tax asset

5.0

Total assets

$

2,571.9

$

2,331.0

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current portion of long-term debt

$

7.5

$

7.8

Current portion of limited recourse notes payable

90.0

90.0

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