10-Q 1 c91232e10vq.htm FORM 10-Q Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 26, 2009
OR
     
o   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 organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
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 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 þ No o
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 o No o
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
             
Large Accelerated Filer þ   Accelerated Filer o   Non-Accelerated Filer o   Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
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 September 26, 2009
     
Common stock, no par value   19,355,748
 
 

 

 


 

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
 
       
Item 1. Financial Statements
       
 
       
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings — NONE
       
 
       
Item 1A. Risk Factors — NONE
       
 
       
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities — NONE
       
 
       
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders — NONE
       
 
       
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 Exhibit 10(i)(4)
 Exhibit 10(i)(5)
 Exhibit 10(j)(2)
 Exhibit 31(a)
 Exhibit 31(b)
 Exhibit 32(a)
 Exhibit 32(b)

 

 


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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
                         
    September 26,     December 27,     September 27,  
(in thousands, except share data)   2009     2008     2008  
ASSETS
                       
CURRENT ASSETS:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 79,976     $ 13,337     $ 31,459  
Accounts receivable, net
    162,875       138,043       230,106  
Inventories:
                       
Raw materials
    80,326       109,942       112,150  
Finished goods
    61,774       83,554       85,693  
 
                 
 
    142,100       193,496       197,843  
Assets held for sale
    3,057       8,296       11,950  
Refundable income taxes
            6,283       11,884  
Other current assets
    23,242       21,453       34,363  
 
                 
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    411,250       380,908       517,605  
 
                       
OTHER ASSETS
    3,439       5,927       7,587  
GOODWILL AND INDEFINITE-LIVED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
    156,936       159,263       158,287  
OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net
    18,873       22,751       25,225  
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
                       
Property, plant and equipment
    508,691       505,177       505,296  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
    (278,134 )     (258,007 )     (255,218 )
 
                 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
    230,557       247,170       250,078  
 
                 
TOTAL ASSETS
  $ 821,055     $ 816,019     $ 958,782  
 
                 
 
                       
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
                       
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 70,817     $ 63,184     $ 101,430  
Accrued liabilities:
                       
Compensation and benefits
    54,585       49,306       53,631  
Other
    32,048       22,620       38,827  
Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
    3,064       15,490       445  
 
                 
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    160,514       150,600       194,333  
 
                       
LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, less current portion
    53,168       85,684       166,713  
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
    17,703       17,056       24,519  
OTHER LIABILITIES
    13,956       14,453       17,952  
 
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    245,341       267,793       403,517  
 
                       
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 40,000,000; issued and outstanding 19,355,748, 19,088,880 and 19,075,475
  $ 19,356     $ 19,089     $ 19,075  
Additional paid-in capital
    132,156       128,830       128,271  
Retained earnings
    416,853       393,312       395,250  
Accumulated other comprehensive earnings
    3,375       2,353       4,557  
 
                 
 
    571,740       543,584       547,153  
Employee stock notes receivable
    (1,780 )     (1,701 )     (1,763 )
 
                 
 
    569,960       541,883       545,390  
Noncontrolling interest
    5,754       6,343       9,875  
 
                 
TOTAL EQUITY
    575,714       548,226       555,265  
 
                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  $ 821,055     $ 816,019     $ 958,782  
 
                 
See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(Unaudited)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,     September 26,     September 27,  
(in thousands, except per share data)   2009     2008     2009     2008  
 
                               
NET SALES
  $ 457,768     $ 610,744     $ 1,334,435     $ 1,808,741  
 
                               
COST OF GOODS SOLD
    388,505       546,094       1,135,866       1,604,393  
 
                       
 
                               
GROSS PROFIT
    69,263       64,650       198,569       204,348  
 
                               
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
    51,198       58,046       156,310       178,302  
NET (GAIN) LOSS ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES
    606       5,339       (1,246 )     6,554  
 
                       
 
                               
EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS
    17,459       1,265       43,505       19,492  
 
                               
INTEREST EXPENSE
    900       2,705       3,403       9,589  
INTEREST INCOME
    (79 )     (211 )     (258 )     (763 )
 
                       
 
    821       2,494       3,145       8,826  
 
                       
 
                               
EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
    16,638       (1,229 )     40,360       10,666  
 
                               
INCOME TAXES
    6,378       535       14,808       4,655  
 
                       
 
                               
NET EARNINGS (LOSS)
    10,260       (1,764 )     25,552       6,011  
 
                               
LESS NET EARNINGS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTEREST
    (206 )     (187 )     (617 )     (875 )
 
                       
 
                               
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO CONTROLLING INTEREST
  $ 10,054     $ (1,951 )   $ 24,935     $ 5,136  
 
                       
 
                               
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE — BASIC
  $ 0.52     $ (0.10 )   $ 1.30     $ 0.27  
 
                               
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE — DILUTED
  $ 0.51     $ (0.10 )   $ 1.28     $ 0.27  
 
                               
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING FOR BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS)
    19,307       19,092       19,244       19,045  
 
                               
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING FOR DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS)
    19,585       19,092       19,442       19,233  
See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited)
                                                         
    Controlling Interest Shareholders’ Equity              
                            Accumulated                    
                            Other     Employees              
            Additional Paid-In     Retained     Comprehensive     Stock Notes     Noncontrolling        
(in thousands, except share and per share data)   Common Stock     Capital     Earnings     Earnings     Receivable     Interest     Total  
Balance at December 29, 2007
  $ 18,908     $ 123,368     $ 391,253     $ 4,704     $ (1,565 )   $ 10,376     $ 547,044  
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
Net earnings
                    5,136                       875          
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                            (147 )             10          
Total comprehensive income
                                                    5,874  
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest
                                            419       419  
Purchase of additional noncontrolling interest
                                            (844 )     (844 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
                                            (961 )     (961 )
Cash dividends — $0.060 per share
                    (1,139 )                             (1,139 )
Issuance of 161,104 shares under employee stock plans
    161       2,830                                       2,991  
Issuance of 3,310 shares under stock grant programs
    3       92                                       95  
Issuance of 13,242 shares under deferred compensation plans
    13       (13 )                                      
Received 17,396 shares for the exercise of stock options
    (17 )     (563 )                                     (580 )
Tax benefits from non-qualified stock options exercised
            841                                       841  
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements
            875                                       875  
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans
            611                                       611  
Issuance of 7,374 shares in exchange for employee stock notes receivable
    7       230                       (237 )              
Payments received on employee stock notes receivable
                                    39               39  
 
                                         
Balance at September 27, 2008
  $ 19,075     $ 128,271     $ 395,250     $ 4,557     $ (1,763 )   $ 9,875     $ 555,265  
 
                                         
 
                                                       
Balance at December 27, 2008
  $ 19,089     $ 128,830     $ 393,312     $ 2,353     $ (1,701 )   $ 6,343     $ 548,226  
Comprehensive income:
                                                       
Net earnings
                    24,935                       617          
Foreign currency translation adjustment
                            1,022               (33 )        
Total comprehensive income
                                                    26,541  
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest
                                            14       14  
Purchase of additional noncontrolling interest
            (853 )                             (917 )     (1,770 )
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
                                            (270 )     (270 )
Cash dividends — $0.060 per share
                    (1,158 )                             (1,158 )
Issuance of 118,267 shares under employee stock plans
    118       1,991                                       2,109  
Issuance of 79,084 shares under stock grant programs
    79       24                                       103  
Issuance of 73,611 shares under deferred compensation plans
    74       (74 )                                      
Repurchase of 6,213 shares
    (6 )             (236 )                             (242 )
Received 1,602 shares for the exercise of stock options
    (2 )     (33 )                                     (35 )
Tax benefits from non-qualified stock options exercised
            705                                       705  
Deferred tax asset reversal for deferred compensation plans
            (518 )                                     (518 )
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements
            1,417                                       1,417  
Accrued expense under deferred compensation plans
            546                                       546  
Issuance of 3,721 shares in exchange for employees’ stock notes receivable
    4       121                       (125 )              
Payments received on employee stock notes receivable
                                    46               46  
 
                                         
Balance at September 26, 2009
  $ 19,356     $ 132,156     $ 416,853     $ 3,375     $ (1,780 )   $ 5,754     $ 575,714  
 
                                         
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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,  
(in thousands)   2009     2008  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net earnings attributable to controlling interest
  $ 24,935     $ 5,136  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:
               
Depreciation
    24,604       28,929  
Amortization of intangibles
    6,414       7,322  
Expense associated with share-based compensation arrangements
    1,417       875  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
    (302 )     (162 )
Expense associated with stock grant plans
    103       95  
Deferred income taxes (credit)
    151       (137 )
Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
    617       875  
Net (gain) loss on sale or impairment of assets
    (1,892 )     5,293  
Changes in:
               
Accounts receivable
    (24,342 )     (85,884 )
Inventories
    51,488       40,985  
Accounts payable
    7,578       16,395  
Accrued liabilities and other
    21,160       13,592  
 
           
NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
    111,931       33,314  
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
    (9,497 )     (13,959 )
Acquisitions, net of cash received
          (23,338 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    10,408       30,152  
Advances on notes receivable
    (14 )     (997 )
Collections of notes receivable
    134       500  
Insurance proceeds
    1,023        
Other, net
    16       (52 )
 
           
NET CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
    2,070       (7,694 )
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net repayments under revolving credit facilities
    (30,257 )     (36,657 )
Repayment of long-term debt
    (16,830 )     (2,332 )
Borrowings of long-term debt
    800        
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
    2,109       2,762  
Purchase of additional noncontrolling interest
    (1,770 )      
Distributions to noncontrolling interest
    (270 )     (961 )
Investment received from minority shareholder
    14       419  
Dividends paid to shareholders
    (1,158 )     (1,139 )
Repurchase of common stock
    (242 )      
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
    302       162  
Other, net
    (60 )     (20 )
 
           
NET CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
    (47,362 )     (37,766 )
 
           
 
               
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
    66,639       (12,146 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR
    13,337       43,605  
 
           
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
  $ 79,976     $ 31,459  
 
           
 
               
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
               
Cash paid (refunded) during the period for:
               
Interest
  $ 3,074     $ 7,572  
Income taxes
    5,964       805  

 

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS -
(CONTINUED)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,  
    2009     2008  
 
               
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Stock acquired through employees’ stock notes receivable
  $ 125     $ 237  
 
               
NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Common stock issued under deferred compensation plans
  $ 2,461     $ 262  
Stock received for the exercise of stock options, net
    35       352  
See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
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 27, 2008.
Effective at the beginning of the fiscal year ending December 26, 2009, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements (“ASC 810”). ASC 810 establishes new accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. Specifically, this statement requires the recognition of a noncontrolling interest (minority interest) as equity in the consolidated financial statements and separate from the parent’s equity. The amount of net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement. ASC 810 clarifies that changes in a parent’s ownership interest in a subsidiary that do not result in deconsolidation are equity transactions if the parent retains its controlling financial interest. In addition, this statement requires that a parent recognize a gain or loss in net income when a subsidiary is deconsolidated. Such gain or loss will be measured using the fair value of the noncontrolling equity investment on the deconsolidation date. ASC 810 also includes expanded disclosure requirements regarding the interests of the parent and its noncontrolling interest. The adoption of ASC 810 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Effective at the beginning of the fiscal year ending December 26, 2009, we adopted ASC 260, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities (“ASC 260”). ASC 260 clarifies that unvested share-based payment awards with a right to receive nonforfeitable dividends are participating securities and also provides guidance on how to allocate earnings to participating securities and compute basic earnings per share using the two-class method. The adoption of ASC 260 impacts our Executive Stock Grant Plan and it had no impact on our earnings per share calculation.
Subsequent events have been evaluated through our filing date October 21, 2009.

 

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
B.  
FAIR VALUE
Effective at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008, we adopted ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”). This new standard establishes a framework for measuring the fair value of assets and liabilities. This framework is intended to provide increased consistency in how fair value determinations are made under various existing accounting standards which permit, or in some cases require, estimates of fair market value. ASC 820 also expands financial statement disclosure requirements about a company’s use of fair value measurements, including the effect of such measures on earnings. The adoption has not had a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Effective at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 26, 2009, we adopted the nonfinancial asset and liability provisions of ASC 820 that were previously deferred by the standard.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are as follows:
                                                 
    September 26, 2009     September 27, 2008  
            Quoted     Prices             Quoted     Prices  
            Prices in     with Other             Prices in     with Other  
            Active     Observable             Active     Observable  
            Markets     Inputs             Markets     Inputs  
(in thousands)   Total     (Level 1)     (Level 2)     Total     (Level 1)     (Level 2)  
Assets:
                                               
 
                                               
Trading marketable securities
  $ 813     $ 813             $ 4,544     $ 4,544          
Assets held for sale
                            410             $ 410  
Property, plant and equipment
    1,350             $ 1,350       1,205               1,205  
 
                                   
 
  $ 2,163     $ 813     $ 1,350     $ 6,159     $ 4,544     $ 1,615  
 
                                   
Effective at the beginning of the fiscal year ended December 27, 2008, we adopted ASC 825, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“ASC 825”). ASC 825 allows companies to choose to measure certain financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The statement requires that unrealized gains and losses are reported in earnings for items measured using the fair value option and establishes presentation and disclosure requirements. We have elected not to apply the fair value option to any of our financial instruments except for those expressly required by U.S. GAAP.

 

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C.  
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Earnings on construction contracts are reflected in operations using either percentage-of-completion accounting, which includes the cost to cost and units of delivery methods, or completed contract accounting, 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. Under the completed contract method, revenues and related earnings are recorded when the contracted work is complete and losses are charged to operations in their entirety when such losses become apparent.
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):
                         
    September 26,     December 27,     September 27,  
    2009     2008     2008  
 
                       
Cost and Earnings in Excess of Billings
  $ 11,117     $ 7,934     $ 20,755  
Billings in Excess of Cost and Earnings
    7,027       5,882       13,752  
D.  
EARNINGS PER 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):
                                                 
    Three Months Ended September 26, 2009     Three Months Ended September 27, 2008  
    Income     Shares     Per Share     Loss     Shares     Per Share  
    (Numerator)     (Denominator)     Amount     (Numerator)     (Denominator)     Amount  
 
                                               
Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Controlling Interest
  $ 10,054                     $ (1,951 )                
 
                                               
EPS — Basic
                                               
Income available to common stockholders
    10,054       19,307     $ 0.52       (1,951 )     19,092     $ (0.10 )
 
                                               
Effect of dilutive securities
                                               
Options
            278                                
 
                                           
 
                                               
EPS — Diluted
                                               
Income available to common stockholders and assumed options exercised
  $ 10,054       19,585     $ 0.51     $ (1,951 )     19,092     $ (0.10 )
 
                                   

 

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    Nine Months Ended September 26, 2009     Nine Months Ended September 27, 2008  
    Income     Shares     Per Share     Income     Shares     Per Share  
    (Numerator)     (Denominator)     Amount     (Numerator)     (Denominator)     Amount  
 
                                               
Net Earnings Attributable to Controlling Interest
  $ 24,935                     $ 5,136                  
 
                                               
EPS — Basic
                                               
Income available to common stockholders
    24,935       19,244     $ 1.30       5,136       19,045     $ 0.27  
 
                                               
Effect of dilutive securities
                                               
Options
            198                       188          
 
                                           
 
                                               
EPS — Diluted
                                               
Income available to common stockholders and assumed options exercised
  $ 24,935       19,442     $ 1.28     $ 5,136       19,233     $ 0.27  
 
                                   
No outstanding options were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for the quarter ended September 26, 2009.
Options to purchase 10,000 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the nine months ended September 26, 2009 because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock during the period and, therefore would be antidilutive.
Options to purchase shares and certain other shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because they were antidilutive given the net loss for the quarter ended September 27, 2008.
Options to purchase 30,000 shares of common stock were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the nine months ended September 27, 2008 because the options’ exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common stock during the period and, therefore would be antidilutive.

 

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E.  
SALE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
On March 8, 2006 we entered into an accounts receivable sale arrangement with a bank that was terminated on September 26, 2008. Under the terms of this arrangement:
   
We sold specific receivables to the bank at an agreed-upon price at terms ranging from one month to one year.
   
We serviced the receivables sold and outstanding on behalf of the bank at a rate of 0.50% per annum.
   
We received an incentive servicing fee, which we account for as a retained interest in the receivables sold. Our retained interest is determined based on the fair market value of anticipated collections in excess of the Agreed Base Value of the receivables sold. Appropriate valuation allowances are recorded against the retained interest.
   
The maximum amount of receivables, net of retained interest, which may be sold and outstanding at any point in time under this arrangement was $50 million.
No receivables were outstanding as of September 26, 2009 and September 27, 2008. A summary of the transactions we completed for the first nine months of 2008 are presented below (in thousands).
         
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 27, 2008  
Accounts receivable sold
  $ 369,242  
Retained interest in receivables
    (2,432 )
Expense from sale
    (882 )
Servicing fee received
    118  
 
     
Net cash received from sale
  $ 366,046  
 
     
F.  
ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND NET (GAIN) LOSS ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS AND OTHER IMPAIRMENTS AND EXIT CHARGES
Included in “Assets held for sale” on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets are certain property, plant and equipment totaling $3.1 million on September 26, 2009 and $11.9 million on September 27, 2008. The assets held for sale consist of certain vacant land and several facilities we closed to better align manufacturing capacity with the current business environment. The fair values were determined based on appraisals or recent offers to acquire the assets. These and other idle assets were evaluated based on the requirements of ASC 360, which resulted in certain impairment and other exit charges. “Net (gain) loss on disposition of assets and other impairment and exit charges” consists of the following amounts, separated by reporting segment, for the periods presented below (in millions):
                                 
    Three Months Ended September 26, 2009     Three Months Ended September 27, 2008  
    Eastern and             Eastern and        
    Western     All     Western     All  
    Divisions     Other     Divisions     Other  
Severances
                  $ 0.5          
Property, plant and equipment
  $ 0.6               1.9     $ 0.6  
Gain on sale of real estate
                    (0.4 )        
Notes receivable
                    1.6          
Lease termination
                    0.5          
Other intangibles
                    0.6          

 

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
                                 
    Nine Months Ended September 26, 2009     Nine Months Ended September 27, 2008  
    Eastern and             Eastern and        
    Western     All     Western     All  
    Divisions     Other     Divisions     Other  
Severances
  $ 0.6             $ 1.2          
Property, plant and equipment
    1.7               2.4     $ 0.7  
Gain on sale of real estate
    (3.5 )             (0.4 )        
Notes receivable
                    1.6          
Lease termination
                    0.5          
Other intangibles
                    0.6          
The changes in assets held for sale in 2009 are as follows (in thousands):
                         
    Net Book             Net Sale  
Description   Value     Date of Sale   Price
Assets held for sale as of December 27, 2008
  $ 8,296                  
Additions
    1,030                  
Sale of certain real estate in Woodburn, Oregon
    (2,806 )   February 6, 2009   $5.2 million
Sale of certain real estate in Dallas, Texas
    (2,433 )   May 13, 2009   $3.4 million
Sale of certain real estate in Murrieta, California
    (1,030 )   June 10, 2009   $0.9 million
 
                     
Assets held for sale as of September 26, 2009
  $ 3,057                  
 
                     
G.  
COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES, AND GUARANTEES
We are self-insured for environmental impairment liability, including certain liabilities which are insured through a wholly owned subsidiary, UFP 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 our affiliates’ wood preservation facilities in Stockertown, PA; Elizabeth City, NC; Auburndale, FL; Gordon, PA; Janesville, WI; Medley, FL; and Ponce, PR. In addition, a reserve was established for our affiliate’s facility in Thornton, CA to remove certain lead containing materials which existed on the property at the time of purchase. During the second quarter, a subsidiary entered into a consent order with the State of Florida to conduct additional testing at the Auburndale, FL facility. We admitted no liability and the costs are not expected to be material.

 

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On a consolidated basis, we have reserved approximately $4.4 million on September 26, 2009 and $4.4 million on September 27, 2008, representing the estimated costs to complete future remediation efforts. These amounts have not been reduced by an insurance receivable.
From time to time, various special interest environmental groups have petitioned certain states requesting restrictions on the use or disposal of CCA treated products. The wood preservation industry trade groups are working with the individual states and their regulatory agencies to provide an accurate, factual background which demonstrates that the present method of uses and disposal is scientifically supported. We market a modest amount of CCA treated products for permitted, non-residential applications.
We have not accrued for any potential loss related to the contingencies above. However, potential liabilities of this nature are not conducive to precise estimates and are subject to change.
In addition, on September 26, 2009, we were parties either as plaintiff or a 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 September 26, 2009, we had outstanding purchase commitments on capital projects of approximately $1.6 million.
We provide a variety of warranties for products we manufacture. Historically, warranty claims have not been material.
In certain cases 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 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 September 26, 2009, we had approximately $20.7 million in outstanding payment and performance bonds for projects in progress, which expire during the next two years. In addition, approximately $28.5 million in payment and performance bonds are outstanding for completed projects which are still under warranty.
We have entered into operating leases for certain personal property assets that include a guarantee of a portion of the residual value of the leased assets. If at the expiration of the initial lease term we do not exercise our option to purchase the leased assets and these assets are sold by the lessor for a price below a predetermined amount, we will reimburse the lessor for a certain portion of the shortfall. These operating leases will expire periodically over the next five years. The estimated maximum aggregate exposure of these guarantees is approximately $1.6 million.

 

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On September 26, 2009, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $34.7 million, primarily related to certain insurance contracts and industrial development revenue bonds as further described 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 $19.9 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 of the industrial development revenue bonds that we have issued. These letters of credit guarantee principal and interest payments to the bondholders. We currently have irrevocable letters of credit outstanding totaling approximately $14.8 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 2002-A 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.
Many of our wood treating operations utilize “Subpart W” drip pads, defined as hazardous waste management units by the EPA. The rules regulating drip pads require that the 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 $0.3 million. As a result, this amount is recorded in other long-term liabilities on September 26, 2009.
We did not enter into any new guarantee arrangements during the third quarter of 2009 which would require us to recognize a liability on our balance sheet.

 

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H.  
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
No business combinations were completed in fiscal 2009. We completed the following business combinations in fiscal 2008 which were accounted for using the purchase method (in millions).
                                 
                    Net          
Company   Acquisition   Purchase   Intangible     Tangible     Reportable    
Name   Date   Price   Assets     Assets     Segment   Business Description
D-Stake Mill and Manufacturing Country (“D-Stake”)
  June 9, 2008   $7.1 (asset purchase)   $ 5.1     $ 2.0     Western Division   Manufactures kiln stickers, lath, stakes, decking, and pallets and pallet components for a variety of industries including manufacturing, retail and agriculture. Plants are located in McMinnville, OR and Independence, OR. Combined 2007 sales were $18.5 million.

Purchased 100% of the inventory, property, plant and equipment, and intangibles.
Shawnlee Construction, LLC (“Shawnlee”)
  April 1, 2008   $1.8 (asset purchase)   $ 1.0     $ 0.8     Eastern
Division
  Provides framing services for multi-family construction in the northeast. Located in Plainville, MA. As of April 1, 2008 we owned a 90% membership interest and have purchased and additional 5% interest each year.
Romano Construction Company, Ltd. (“Romano”)
  March 15, 2008   $0.4 (asset purchase)   $ 0.2     $ 0.2     Eastern Division   Provides framing services and is located in Middletown, NY.

Purchased 100% of the property, plant and equipment and intangibles.
International Wood Industries, Inc. (“IWI”)
  February 4, 2008   $14.0 (stock purchase)   $ 10.6     $ 3.4     Western Division   Manufactures and distributes industrial products, including specialty boxes, crates, pallets and skids. Headquartered in Turlock, CA with distribution sites in Hawaii and Alaska. 2007 sales were $40.0 million.

Purchased 100% voting interest.
The amounts assigned to major intangible classes for business combinations mentioned above are as follows (in millions):
                                 
                            Goodwill -  
    Non-compete     Customer     Goodwill -     Tax  
    agreements     Relationships     Total     Deductible  
D-Stake
  $ 2.6             $ 2.5     $ 2.5  
Shawnlee
    0.3     $ 0.4       0.3       0.3  

 

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The purchase price allocation for IWI was finalized during the first quarter of fiscal 2009 as follows (in millions).
                                 
                            Goodwill -  
    Non-compete     Customer     Goodwill -     Tax  
    agreements     Relationships     Total     Deductible  
IWI — preliminary
    5.4               5.2          
Final purchase price allocations
    (3.0 )     5.6       (2.6 )        
IWI — final
    2.4       5.6       2.6       0.0  
The business combinations mentioned above were not significant to our operating results individually or in aggregate, and thus pro forma results are not presented.
I.  
SEGMENT REPORTING
ASC 280, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information (“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.
Under the definition of a segment, our Eastern, Western and Consumer Products Divisions may be considered an operating segment of our business. Under ASC 280, segments may be aggregated if the segments have similar economic characteristics and if the nature of the products, distribution methods, customers and regulatory environments are similar. Based on this criteria, we have aggregated our Eastern and Western Divisions into one reporting segment. Our Consumer Products Division is included in the “All Other” column in the table below. Our divisions operate manufacturing and treating facilities throughout North America. A summary of results for the first nine months of 2009 and 2008 are presented below (in thousands).
                                                 
    Nine Months Ended September 26, 2009     Nine Months Ended September 27, 2008  
    Eastern and                     Eastern and              
    Western     All             Western     All        
    Divisions     Other     Total     Divisions     Other     Total  
Net sales to outside customers
  $ 1,242,119     $ 92,316     $ 1,334,435     $ 1,740,037     $ 68,704     $ 1,808,741  
Intersegment net sales
    0       29,239       29,239       0       24,510       24,510  
Segment operating profit
    36,845       6,660       43,505       17,980       1,512       19,492  
J.  
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On October 19, we announced a semi-annual dividend of $0.20 per share, payable December 15, 2009 to the shareholders of record on December 1, 2009. The dividend was approved by our Board of Directors at their October 15, 2009 meeting.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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 also encourage you to read our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. That report includes “Risk Factors” that you should consider in connection with any decision to buy or sell our securities. We are pleased to present this overview of 2009.
OVERVIEW
Our results for the third quarter of 2009 were impacted by the following:
 
Our overall unit sales decreased 18% due to weak demand in each of our markets. We believe we have gained additional share of the DIY/retail and industrial markets and maintained our share of the manufactured housing and site-built markets.
 
National housing starts decreased approximately 36% in June through August of 2009, compared to the same periods of 2008, as a result of an excess supply of homes, tight credit conditions, and an increase in foreclosures.
 
Consumer spending for large repair/remodel projects has decreased due to general economic conditions, among other factors, including weak home prices and decreased cost recovery for most types of upper-end home improvement projects. Consequently, the same store sales of “big box” home improvement retailers have declined by approximately 10%.
 
Shipments of HUD code manufactured homes were down 37% in July of 2009, compared to the same period of 2008. Industry sales of modular homes have also continued to decline. Weak market conditions are due, in part, to an excess supply of site-built homes and foreclosures and tight credit conditions.
 
The industrial market has declined due to the general weakening of the U.S. economy. We gained additional share of this market due, in part, to adding new concrete forming business.
 
Our gross margin increased to 15.1% from 10.6% in 2008 due to the implementation of various cost reduction initiatives and the lower level of the Lumber Market.

 

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Our SG&A expenses are down approximately $6.8 million, or 12%, from the third quarter of 2008, due to our right-sizing efforts and plant consolidation actions we took last year, offset somewhat by an increase in incentive compensation expense.
 
Our net interest costs decreased by $1.7 million, or 67%, as our interest-bearing debt declined from $167 million at the end of September of 2008 to $56 million at the end of September of 2009.
 
We are pleased to report operating and investing cash flows totaling almost $114 million for the first nine months of 2009 due to improved profitability, effective working capital management, and reduced working capital requirements due to weak demand.
Route 2012
Since we discussed our Growth & Opportunity 2010 (“GO 2010”) goals in our annual report on form 10-K for the period ended December 30, 2006, industry and general economic conditions have significantly deteriorated. In addition, the Lumber Market has declined from an average of $388/MBF in 2005 to an average of $215/MBF in 2009; a 45% decline from when we first set our goals, which has adversely impacted our sales.
In place of our GO 2010 goals, we have a new four-year growth plan entitled “Route 2012,” which includes goals to be achieved by the end of our fiscal year 2012 including:
 
Increase sales to $3 billion.
 
Improve productivity by 15% through our Continuous Improvement initiative.
 
Improve profitability by three hundred basis points through productivity improvements, cost reductions, and growth.
 
Improve receivables cycles in our industrial, site-built and manufactured housing markets by 10% by reducing the amount of our receivables that are paid past the agreed upon due date.
 
Improve inventory turnover by 10%.
HISTORICAL LUMBER PRICES
The following table presents the Random Lengths framing lumber composite price is presented below:
                 
    Random Lengths Composite  
    Average $/MBF  
    2009     2008  
 
January
  $ 198     $ 249  
February
    199       244  
March
    195       240  
April
    208       255  
May
    198       281  
June
    222       268  
July
    238       267  
August
    239       282  
September
    236       272  
 
               
Third quarter average
  $ 238     $ 274  
Year-to-date average
  $ 215     $ 262  
 
               
Third quarter percentage change from 2008
    (13.1 %)        
Year-to-date percentage change from 2008
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In addition, a Southern Yellow Pine (“SYP”) composite price, which we prepare and use, is presented below. Sales of products produced using this species, which primarily consists of our preservative-treated products, may comprise up to 50% of our sales volume.
                 
    Random Lengths SYP  
    Average $/MBF  
    2009     2008  
 
January
  $ 241     $ 269  
February
    233       264  
March
    232       264  
April
    241       272  
May
    231       324  
June
    236       318  
July
    253       303  
August
    241       304  
September
    244       309  
 
               
Third quarter average
  $ 246     $ 305  
Year-to-date average
  $ 239     $ 292  
 
               
Third quarter percentage change from 2008
    (19.3 %)        
Year-to-date percentage change from 2008
    (18.2 %)        

 

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IMPACT OF THE LUMBER MARKET ON OUR OPERATING RESULTS
We experience significant fluctuations in the cost of commodity lumber products from primary producers (“Lumber Market”). 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 are a significant percentage of our cost of goods sold.
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 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 decking and fencing sold to DIY/retail customers, as well as trusses, wall panels and other components sold to the site-built 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 for these sales commitments with our suppliers. Also, the time period and quantity limitations generally 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 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 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 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 12% 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.

 

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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
    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
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, Note H, “Business Combinations.”
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.
                                 
    For the Three Months Ended     For the Nine Months Ended  
    September 26,     September 27,     September 26,     September 27,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
 
                               
Net sales
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of goods sold
    84.9       89.4       85.1       88.7  
 
                       
Gross profit
    15.1       10.6       14.9       11.3  
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
    11.2       9.5       11.7       9.9  
Net (gain) loss on disposition of assets and other impairment and exit charges
    0.1       0.9       (0.1 )     0.4  
 
                       
Earnings from operations
    3.8       0.2       3.3       1.0  
Interest, net
    0.2       0.4       0.2       0.4  
 
                       
Earnings (loss) before income taxes
    3.6       (0.2 )     3.1       0.6  
Income taxes
    1.4       0.1       1.2       0.3  
 
                       
Net earnings (loss)
    2.2       (0.3 )     1.9       0.3  
Less net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (0.0 )     (0.0 )     (0.0 )     (0.0 )
 
                       
Net earnings (loss) attributable to controlling interest
    2.2 %     (0.3 %)     1.9 %     0.3 %
 
                       

 

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GROSS SALES
We market, manufacture and engineer wood and wood-alternative products for the DIY/retail market, structural lumber products for the manufactured housing market, engineered wood components for the site-built construction market, and specialty wood packaging for various markets. We also provide framing services for the site-built construction market and various forms for concrete construction. 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 forms market, increasing our sales of engineered wood components for custom home, multi-family and light commercial construction, and expanding our product lines in each of the markets we serve.
 
 
Expanding geographically in our core businesses.
 
 
Increasing sales of “value-added” products and framing services. Value-added product sales primarily consist of fencing, decking, lattice, and other specialty products sold to the DIY/retail market, specialty wood packaging, engineered wood components, 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.
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, our gross sales (in thousands) and percentage change in gross sales by market classification.
                                                 
    For the Three Months Ended     For the Nine Months Ended  
    Sept. 26,     Sept. 27,     %     Sept. 26,     Sept. 27,     %  
Market Classification   2009     2008     Change     2009     2008     Change  
DIY/Retail
  $ 214,719     $ 253,348       (15.2 )   $ 674,394     $ 765,868       (11.9 )
Site-Built Construction
    68,288       119,472       (42.8 )     189,882       358,566       (47.0 )
Industrial
    132,718       164,982       (19.6 )     367,657       476,875       (22.9 )
Manufactured Housing
    53,766       85,071       (36.8 )     134,985       245,679       (45.1 )
 
                                       
Total Gross Sales
    469,491       622,873       (24.6 )     1,366,918       1,846,988       (26.0 )
Sales Allowances
    (11,723 )     (12,129 )             (32,483 )     (38,247 )        
 
                                       
Total Net Sales
  $ 457,768     $ 610,744       (25.0 )   $ 1,334,435     $ 1,808,741       (26.2 )
 
                                       
     
Note:  
In the first quarter of 2009, we reviewed the classification of our customers and made certain reclassifications. Prior year information has been restated to reflect these reclassifications.

 

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Gross sales in the third quarter of 2009 decreased 25% compared to the third quarter of 2008. We estimate that our unit sales decreased by 18% and overall selling prices decreased by 7% comparing the two periods. We estimate that our unit sales decreased 18% as a result of existing and closed facilities due to a decline in demand in each of the markets we serve. Our overall selling prices may fluctuate as a result of the Lumber Market (see “Historical Lumber Prices”) and competitive factors.
Gross sales in the first nine months of 2009 decreased 26% compared to the first nine months of 2008 resulting from an estimated decrease in units shipped of approximately 20%, while overall selling prices decreased by 6%. We estimate that our unit sales increased 1% as a result of business acquisitions and new plants, while our unit sales from existing and closed facilities decreased by 21% due to a decline in market demand.
Changes in our sales by market are discussed below.
DIY/Retail:
Gross sales to the DIY/retail market decreased 15% in the third quarter of 2009 compared to 2008 primarily due to an estimated 9% decrease in overall unit sales and an estimated 6% decrease in overall selling prices due to the Lumber Market. Unit sales declined due to the impact of the housing market on our retail customers whose business is closely correlated with single-family housing starts and a decline in consumer spending as evidenced by declines in same store sales reported by our “big box” customers. We believe that we achieved market share gains in 2009, which offset some of the impact of these adverse market conditions.
Gross sales to the DIY/retail market decreased 12% in the first nine months of 2009 compared to 2008 primarily due to an estimated 6% decrease in overall unit sales and an estimated 6% decrease in overall selling prices due to the Lumber Market. We estimate that our unit sales increased 1% as a result of acquisitions, while unit sales from existing and closed facilities decreased 7%. The decrease in unit sales is primarily due to the same factors mentioned in the paragraph above.
Site-Built Construction:
Gross sales to the site-built construction market decreased 43% in the third quarter of 2009 compared to 2008 due to an estimated 37% decrease in unit sales out of existing plants and an estimated 6% decrease in our average selling prices primarily due to the Lumber Market. National housing starts were off a reported 36% for June through August of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008.

 

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Gross sales to the site-built construction market decreased 47% in the first nine months of 2009 compared to 2008, due to an estimated 38% decrease in unit sales and an estimated 9% decrease in selling prices. National housing starts were off a reported 44% for the year to date through August of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008.
Industrial:
Gross sales to the industrial market decreased 20% in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, due to an estimated 12% decrease in unit sales and an estimated 8% decrease in selling prices. We continue to experience a decline in sales to certain of our customers that supply the housing market or have been impacted by the weakening U.S. economy. We have been able to offset some of the impact of a decline in demand with market share gains and our continued penetration of the concrete forming market.
Gross sales to the industrial market decreased 23% in the first nine months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, due to an estimated 17% decrease in units and an estimated 6% decrease in selling prices. Unit sales decreased for the reasons mentioned in the paragraph above.
Manufactured Housing:
Gross sales to the manufactured housing market decreased 37% in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, primarily due to an estimated 32% decrease in unit sales and an estimated 5% decrease in selling prices due to the Lumber Market. Our decline in unit sales was the result of an overall decline in industry production. The industry most recently reported a decrease in HUD code production of 37% in July compared to the same period of 2008. Modular home production was similarly down during the period.
Gross sales to the manufactured housing market decreased 45% in the first nine months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008. This decrease resulted from an estimated 40% decrease in unit sales combined with an estimated 5% decrease in selling prices. Industry production of HUD code homes was off a reported 44% through July of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008. Modular home production was similarly down during the period.
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.
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    Sept. 26,     Sept. 27,     Sept. 26,     Sept. 27,  
    2009     2008     2009     2008  
 
                               
Value-Added
    58.4 %     59.6 %     60.1 %     60.7 %
Commodity-Based
    41.6 %     40.4 %     39.9 %     39.3 %

 

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Value-added sales decreased 26% in the third quarter of 2009 compared to 2008, primarily due to decreased sales of trusses, turn-key framing and installed sales, fencing and decking and railing. Commodity-based sales decreased 22% comparing the third quarter of 2009 with the same period of 2008, primarily due to decreased sales of non-manufactured and treated lumber.
Value-added sales decreased 27% in the first nine months of 2009 compared to 2008, primarily due to decreased sales of trusses, turn-key framing and installed sales, engineered wood products and manufactured component lumber. Commodity-based sales decreased 25% comparing the first nine months of 2009 with the same period of 2008, primarily due to decreased sales of non-manufactured lumber and panels and treated lumber.
COST OF GOODS SOLD AND GROSS PROFIT
Our gross profit percentage increased to 15.1% from 10.6% comparing the third quarter of 2009 with the same period of 2008. In addition, our gross profit dollars increased by 7% comparing the third quarter of 2009 with the same period of 2008, which compares favorably with our 18% decrease in unit sales. Our improved gross margin is primarily due to cost reductions consisting of:
 
An improvement in material costs as a percentage of net sales as a result of better buying and inventory management to protect margins.
 
 
An improvement in labor and plant overhead as a percentage of net sales due to plant consolidation and right-sizing efforts previously taken.
 
 
Lower freight costs due to fuel prices.
In addition, the lower level of the Lumber Market caused our gross margin to increase. See “Impact of the Lumber Market on Our Operating Results”.
Our gross profit percentage increased to 14.9% from 11.3% comparing the first nine months of 2009 with the same period of 2008. Our gross profit dollars decreased by approximately 3% comparing the first nine months of 2009 with the same period of 2008, which compares favorably with our 20% decrease in unit sales. Our improved gross margin comparing these two periods was primarily due to the factors mentioned in the paragraph above.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased by approximately $6.8 million, or 11.8%, in the third quarter of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, while we reported an 18% decrease in unit sales. New operations added $0.2 million of expenses, operations we closed decreased expenses by $4.3 million, and existing operations reduced expenses by $2.7 million. The decrease in SG&A expenses at our existing operations was primarily due to a decline in wages and related costs due to a reduction in headcount and a decline in many other account categories as a result of efforts to control costs. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in accrued bonus. Our SG&A expenses increased as a percentage of sales primarily due to the lower level of the Lumber Market and an increase in accrued bonus expense.

 

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Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses decreased by approximately $22.0 million, or 12%, in the first nine months of 2009 compared to the same period of 2008, while we reported a 20% decrease in unit sales. New operations added $0.2 million of expenses, operations we closed decreased expenses by $13.4 million, and existing operations reduced expenses by $8.8 million. The decrease in SG&A expenses at our existing operations was primarily due to a decline in wages and related costs due to a reduction in headcount and a decline in many other account categories as a result of efforts to control costs. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in accrued bonus and bad debt expense. Our SG&A expenses increased as a percentage of sales primarily due to the lower level of the Lumber Market, accrued bonus, and bad debt expense.
NET (GAIN) LOSS ON DISPOSITION OF ASSETS AND OTHER IMPAIRMENT AND EXIT CHARGES
We incurred $0.6 million of charges in the third quarter of 2009 and $5.7 million in the third quarter of 2008 relating to asset impairments and other costs associated with idled facilities and down-sizing efforts. In 2008, these costs were offset by $0.4 million of gains on the sale of certain real estate.
We incurred $2.3 million of charges in the first nine months of 2009 and $7.0 million in the first nine months of 2008 relating to asset impairments and other costs associated with idled facilities and down-sizing efforts. These costs were offset by $3.5 million in 2009 and $0.4 million in 2008 of gains on the sale of certain real estate.
We regularly review the performance of each our operations and make decisions to permanently or temporarily close operations based on a variety of factors including:
 
Current and projected earnings, cash flow and return on investment
 
Current and projected market demand
 
Market share
 
Competitive factors
 
Future growth opportunities
 
Personnel and management
We currently have 11 operations which are experiencing operating losses and negative cash flow for the first nine months of 2009. The net book value of the long-lived assets of these operations, which could be subject to an impairment charge in the future in the event a closure action is taken, was $15.8 million at the end of September of 2009. In addition, these operations had future fixed operating lease payments totaling $2.7 million at the end of September of 2009.
INSURANCE PROCEEDS
In May, 2008 our plant in Windsor, CO was hit by a tornado. In accordance with ASC 605, Accounting for Involuntary Conversions of Non-Monetary Assets to Monetary Assets, we have written off the net book value of the destroyed inventory and property totaling $0.7 million. The insured value of the property exceeded its net book value, which was recorded as a gain in 2008. In 2008, we collected $0.8 million of the insurance receivable and in 2009 we collected $1.0 million. As of September 26, 2009, there is no remaining insurance receivable.

 

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INTEREST, NET
Net interest costs were lower in the third quarter and first nine months of 2009 compared to the same periods of 2008 due to lower debt balances combined with a decrease in short-term interest rates upon which our variable rate debt is based. In addition, in June of 2009 we incurred $360,000 of expense related to a make-whole provision as a result of electing to pay off one of our senior unsecured notes six months early. We saved approximately $210,000 in the third quarter of 2009 and expect to save another $210,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 because of this pre-payment.
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 38.3% and 36.7% for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009. Our effective tax rate differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to estimated state and local income taxes and certain permanent tax differences.
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):
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 26, 2009     September 27, 2008  
Cash from operating activities
  $ 111,931     $ 33,314  
Cash from investing activities
    2,070       (7,694 )
Cash from financing activities
    (47,362 )     (37,766 )
 
           
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    66,639       (12,146 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    13,337       43,605  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 79,976     $ 31,459  
 
           
In general, we financed 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. We are currently below our internal targets and plan to manage our capital structure conservatively in light of current economic conditions.

 

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Seasonality has a significant impact on our working capital from March to August which historically resulted 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 results in significant cash flow from operations in our third and fourth quarters. For comparative purposes, we have included the September 27, 2008 balances in the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheets.
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. Our cash cycle (excluding the impact of our sale of receivables program) increased to 45 days in the first nine months of 2009 from 44 days in the first nine months of 2008, due to a 1 day increase in our days supply of inventory. The increase in our days supply of inventory was primarily due to a combination of lower than planned sales early in the year and inventory positions we have taken to protect margins during the year.
Cash provided by operating activities was approximately $112 million in the first nine months of 2009 including net earnings of $24.9 million, $31.1 million of non-cash expenses and a $55.9 million decrease in working capital since the end of 2008. Working capital decreased primarily due to reductions in inventory as we reached our primary selling season, the impact of a lower Lumber Market on our inventory levels, an increase in accounts payable as purchases and volumes increase compared to December 2008, and an increase in accrued bonus and income taxes due to improved profitability. These reductions were offset by an increase in accounts receivable due to higher sales volumes compared to December 2008. In addition, through September of 2008, there was approximately $27 million of negative cash flow included in operating activities related to our sale of receivables program. Specifically, at the end of December 2007 we had approximately $27 million of receivables sold and outstanding under this program, while no amounts were sold outstanding at the end of September of 2008 because the program was terminated in that month.
We have made the decision to limit our investing activities in 2009 and make debt repayment our first priority for use of our operating cash flows. As a result, we have curtailed our capital expenditures and currently plan to spend approximately $15 million in 2009, which includes outstanding purchase commitments on existing capital projects totaling approximately $1.6 million on September 26, 2009. We intend to fund capital expenditures and purchase commitments through our operating cash flows and cash. In addition, we sold certain real estate, for which we had no planned future use, for approximately $10 million.
On September 26, 2009, we had no outstanding balance on our $300 million revolving credit facility, which matures in February of 2012. The revolving credit facility also supports letters of credit totaling approximately $32.2 million on September 26, 2009. Financial covenants on the unsecured revolving credit facility and unsecured notes include a minimum net worth requirement, minimum interest and fixed charge coverage 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 within all of our lending requirements on September 26, 2009.
Our Series 2002-A Senior Notes totaling $15.0 million, due on December 18, 2009, were pre-paid during the second quarter of 2009. In addition, in June of 2009 we incurred $360,000 of expense related to a make-whole provision as a result of electing to pay off one of our senior unsecured notes six months early. We saved approximately $210,000 in the third quarter of 2009 and expect to save another $210,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 because of this pre-payment. In addition, on October 15, 2009 the Board of Directors approved an increase in our semi-annual cash dividend to $0.20 per common share to shareholders of record as of December 1, 2009.

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND REGULATIONS
See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, Note G, “Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees.”
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 27, 2008.

 

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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.
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 September 26, 2009 (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 September 26, 2009, 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 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(a)  
None.
 
(b)  
None.
 
(c)  
Issuer purchases of equity securities.
                                 
Fiscal Month   (a)     (b)     (c)     (d)  
 
                               
June 28, 2009 — August 1, 2009(1)
                            1,223,323  
August 2 — 29, 2009
                            1,223,323  
August 30 2009 — September 26, 2009
    6,285     $ 38.88       6,285       1,217,038  
     
(a)  
Total number of shares purchased.
 
(b)  
Average price paid per share.
 
(c)  
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs.
 
(d)  
Maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs.
 
(1)  
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. As of September 26, 2009, cumulative total authorized shares available for repurchase is 1.2 million shares.
Item 5. Other Information.
In the third quarter of 2009, the Audit Committee did not approve any non-audit services to be provided by our independent auditors, Ernst & Young LLP, for 2009.

 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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:
10  
Material Contracts.
  (i)(4)   
Series 2004-A, Credit Agreement dated December 20, 2004 was filed as Exhibit 10(i) to a Form 8-K Current Report dated December 21, 2004 and the same is incorporated herein by reference. Schedules and Exhibits to such Agreement are filed herewith.
  (i)(5)   
First Amendment dated February 12, 2007 relating to Series 2004-A, Credit Agreement dated December 20, 2004, was filed as Exhibit 10(i) to a Form 8-K Current Report dated February 15, 2007 and the same is incorporated herein by reference. Schedules and Exhibits to such Agreement are filed herewith.
  (j)(2)   
Series 2002-A, Senior Note Agreement dated December 18, 2002 was filed as Exhibit 10(j)(2) to a Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 28, 2002 and the same is incorporated herein by reference. Schedules and Exhibits to such Agreement are filed herewith.
31  
Certifications.
  (a)  
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).
  (b)  
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).
32  
Certifications.
  (a)  
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).
  (b)  
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).
 
     
*  
Indicates a compensatory arrangement.

 

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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
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.
         
  UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
 
 
Date: October 21, 2009  By:   /s/ Michael B. Glenn    
    Michael B. Glenn,   
    Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive Officer   
 
Date: October 21, 2009  By:   /s/ Michael R. Cole    
    Michael R. Cole,   
    Chief Financial Officer,
Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer 
 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit No.   Description    
 
       
10   Material Contracts.
 
       
 
  (i)(4)   Series 2004-A, Credit Agreement dated December 20, 2004 was filed as Exhibit 10(i) to a Form 8-K Current Report dated December 21, 2004 and the same is incorporated herein by reference. Schedules and Exhibits to such Agreement are filed herewith.
 
       
 
  (i)(5)   First Amendment dated February 12, 2007 relating to Series 2004-A, Credit Agreement dated December 20, 2004, was filed as Exhibit 10(i) to a Form 8-K Current Report dated February 15, 2007 and the same is incorporated herein by reference. Schedules and Exhibits to such Agreement are filed herewith.
 
       
 
  (j)(2)   Series 2002-A, Senior Note Agreement dated December 18, 2002 was filed as Exhibit 10(j)(2) to a Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 28, 2002 and the same is incorporated herein by reference. Schedules and Exhibits to such Agreement are filed herewith.
 
       
31   Certifications.
 
       
 
  (a)   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).
 
       
 
  (b)   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).
 
       
32   Certifications.
 
       
 
  (a)   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).
 
       
 
  (b)   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).
 
     
*  
Indicates a compensatory arrangement.