0001140361-14-017083.txt : 20140418 0001140361-14-017083.hdr.sgml : 20140418 20140418133809 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001140361-14-017083 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20140417 ITEM INFORMATION: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20140418 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20140418 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000912767 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAWMILLS, PLANNING MILLS, GENERAL [2421] IRS NUMBER: 381465835 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MI FISCAL YEAR END: 1229 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-22684 FILM NUMBER: 14771903 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2801 EAST BELTLINE NE CITY: GRAND RAPIDS STATE: MI ZIP: 49525 BUSINESS PHONE: 6163646161 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2801 EAST BELTLINE NE CITY: GRAND RAPIDS STATE: MI ZIP: 49505 8-K 1 form8k.htm UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS INC 8-K 4-17-2014

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report:  April 17, 2014

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
 
Michigan
00-22684
38-1465835
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

2801 East Beltline, N.E.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
 
49525
(Address of principal executive office)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (616) 364-6161

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240-14d-2(b)).
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).
 


Section 5. Corporate Governance and Management

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

(d) Resignation of Named Executive Officer

Effective April 17, 2014, the Company accepted the resignation of Robert Lees, president of the Company's Eastern Division, effective as of April 17, 2014.  In connection with this resignation, the Company announced the restructuring of its Eastern Division operations into two geographic operating groups.  These new operating groups, within the Company's Eastern Division, are intended to facilitate and enhance the management of the growth of the Company's operations in that region.


Section 9. Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits
 
Attached as Exhibit 99 is a press release issued by the Company on April 18, 2014.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  April 18, 2014
UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Michael R. Cole
 
 
Michael R. Cole
 
 
Principal  Financial Officer and Treasurer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number
Document
 
 
Press Release dated April 18, 2014.
 
 

EX-99 2 ex99.htm EXHIBIT 99

Exhibit 99
 
news release
 
---------------AT THE COMPANY---------------
Lynn Afendoulis
Director, Corporate Communications
(616) 365-1502

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2014

UFPI Board Approves Semiannual Dividend of $0.21 Per Share
--Reviews new structure for the Company’s Eastern U.S. operations--

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 18, 2014 – The Universal Forest Products, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI) Board of Directors approved a semiannual dividend payment of $0.21 per share at their April 16, 2014 meeting. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2014, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2014.

“There’s nothing more rewarding for our board than to share the success of Universal Forest Products with our investors,” said Board Chairman William G. Currie. “This marks the 32nd consecutive year that Universal has paid dividends while continuing to maintain the capital needed for growth. We are honored to reward those who are critical to our company and its future.”

Also at the meeting, management presented a new structure that creates two geographic operating groups—north and south—within the Company’s eastern division. This move is intended to support and promote the Company’s growth goals. The size of the two operation subdivisions allows for stronger hands-on leadership by group vice presidents who will report to the chief operating officer. “As our eastern operations grow in size and number, it’s imperative to have appropriately sized groups that can be managed and led, and that’s what this new structure provides,” said CEO Matthew J. Missad.”

--more--

Universal Forest Products, Inc.
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UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS, INC.
Universal Forest Products, Inc. is a holding company that provides capital, management and administrative resources to subsidiaries that supply wood, wood composite and other products to three robust markets: 6pretail, construction and industrial.  Founded in 1955, the Company is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with affiliates throughout North America. For more about Universal Forest Products, go to www.ufpi.com.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act, as amended, that are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions, current expectations, estimates and projections about the markets we serve, the economy and the Company itself. Words like “anticipates,” “believes,” “confident,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “likely,” “plans,” “projects,” “should,” variations of such words, and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements. These statements do not guarantee future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. The Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect facts, circumstances, events, or assumptions that occur after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Actual results could differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from forward-looking statements are the following: fluctuations in the price of lumber; adverse or unusual weather conditions; adverse economic conditions in the markets we serve; government regulations, particularly involving environmental and safety regulations; and our ability to make successful business acquisitions. Certain of these risk factors as well as other risk factors and additional information are included in the Company's reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 
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