Builders FirstSource Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results
Commenting on third quarter results, CEO
The Company has provided supplemental non-GAAP financial information of the consolidated company that is adjusted to exclude one-time integration, facility closure, and other one-time refinancing and other costs ("Adjusted"). As the information below includes non-GAAP financial information, please refer to the accompanying financial schedules for non-GAAP reconciliations to their GAAP equivalents.
Third Quarter 2017 Compared to Third Quarter 2016:
- Net sales for the quarter ended
September 30, 2017 were$1.9 billion , a sales per day increase of 9.3 percent over net sales for the third quarter of 2016. Sales per day excluding closed locations grew 9.5 percent in the quarter, which was benefited approximately 6.9 percent from the impact of commodity lumber price inflation on our sales and 2.6 percent from sales volume growth. Sales volume per day, excluding commodity inflation and closed locations, grew approximately 4.7 percent in the single family homebuilding end market. Sales volume growth in the quarter was depressed due to the impact of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
Gross Margin
- Gross margin of
$459.3 million in the third quarter of 2017 increased by$22.2 million over the third quarter of 2016. Gross margin percentage was 24.4 percent, a decrease of 60 basis points from 25.0 percent in the third quarter of 2016. The gross margin percentage decrease is largely attributable to continued margin compression from unexpected moves in commodity prices. Framing lumber and sheet good prices increased 9.8 percent and 25.7 percent in the third quarter and 21.4 percent and 43.1 percent since 2016 year end, respectively. Although rapid commodity inflation can cause short term gross margin percentage compression as prices are rising, higher commodity prices generally benefit the Company's gross margin and EBITDA dollars in the long term.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
- SG&A in the third quarter of 2017 was
$370.6 million , or 19.7 percent of sales, a decrease of 40 basis points versus the third quarter of 2016. The improvement in SG&A as a percent of sales was driven by cost leverage. Additionally, the Company made investments in growth initiatives, including additional sales associates and new locations.
Interest Expense
- GAAP interest expense in the third quarter of 2017 was
$33.8 million compared to$92.3 million in the third quarter of 2016. Interest expense in the third quarter of 2016 included$53.3 million related to refinancing activities.
Income Tax Expense
- GAAP income tax expense in the third quarter of 2017 was
$15.1 million compared to an income tax benefit of$131.5 million in the third quarter of 2016. The year over year change is primarily attributable to the release of the valuation allowance in the third quarter of 2016 of$117.6 million . In the third quarter of 2017 the Company also benefited from approximately$7.5 million in credits related to tax planning initiatives, including research and development credits for fiscal year 2015 through 2017. - Adjusted income tax expense increased by
$29.0 million compared to 2016. Although the Company does not expect to pay federal cash taxes in 2017, tax expense increased year over year as a result of the Company no longer maintaining a full valuation allowance reserve against its deferred tax assets.
Net Income
- GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2017 was
$39.8 million , or$0.34 per diluted share, compared to a net income of$125.5 million , or$1.10 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2016. Net income for the third quarter of 2016 was benefited by the release of our tax valuation allowance of$117.6 million against our deferred income tax assets offset by$53.3 million in debt issuance and refinancing costs. - Adjusted net income for the quarter was
$45.5 million , or$0.39 per diluted share, compared to Adjusted net income of$69.2 million , or$0.61 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2016. The year over year decrease is primarily driven by the Company's tax expense accrual versus a$13.9 million tax benefit in 2016, partially offset by lower interest expense.
EBITDA
- Third quarter Adjusted EBITDA grew
$3.7 million to$122.0 million , or 6.5 percent of sales, compared to$118.3 million , or 6.8 percent of sales, for the third quarter of 2016. The year over year improvement was largely driven by sales increases offset by the impact of commodity inflation on gross margin and investments the Company made towards growth initiatives, including an increase in sales associates and new locations. The company also estimates that the hurricanes negatively impacted EBITDA by approximately$4 million in the quarter.
Year to Date
- 2017 year to date net sales were
$5.3 billion , a 9.0 percent increase over the first nine months of 2016. Sales excluding closed locations grew 9.3 percent year to date, including 5.8 percent from the impact of commodity price inflation on sales. Sales volume year to date, excluding commodity inflation and closed locations, grew approximately 5.9 percent in the single family homebuilding end market.
Gross Margin
- Year to date gross margin of
$1.3 billion increased by$91.0 million over year to date 2016. Gross margin percentage was 24.7 percent, down 30 basis points from 25.0 percent year to date 2016. The decline year over year was driven by gross profit margin compression on commodity products due to inflation in the lumber and lumber sheet good markets during most of 2017.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
- Year to date 2017 SG&A was
$1.1 billion or 20.5 percent of sales, a decrease of 70 basis points versus year to date 2016. The reduction was largely attributable to cost leverage and declines in accelerated depreciation and amortization on acquired ProBuild assets, offset by investments the Company made towards growth initiatives, including additional sales associates and new locations.
Interest Expense
- Year to date interest expense for 2017 was
$103.7 million compared to$170.3 million for year to date 2016. The reduction is largely the result of a series of transactions that have reduced overall interest expense. In addition, interest expense in 2016 included$47.3 million in expense related to debt redemption and refinance activities the Company undertook to take advantage of favorable capital market conditions.
Income Tax Expense
- 2017 year to date income tax expense was
$35.1 million compared to an income tax benefit of$122.8 million in 2016. The Company recorded$128.6 million benefit in its income tax expense in the first nine months of 2016, which was attributable to the release of our valuation allowance against our deferred income tax assets.
Net Income
- Year to date GAAP net income was
$81.5 million , or$0.71 per diluted share, compared to a net income of$137.9 million , or$1.22 per diluted share, year to date 2016, a decrease of$0.51 per diluted share. The decrease is primarily driven by the valuation allowance of$128.6 million that was released in various quarters in 2016. - Adjusted net income was
$100.6 million , or$0.87 per diluted share, compared to adjusted net income of$75.8 million , or$0.67 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2016, an increase of$0.20 per diluted share, or 31.3 percent.
EBITDA
- Year to date Adjusted EBITDA for 2017 grew
$25.3 million to$322.1 million , or 6.1 percent of sales, compared to$296.8 million , or 6.2 percent of sales, year to date 2016, an increase of 8.5 percent. The year over year improvement was primarily attributable to sales growth.
Capital Structure, Leverage, and Liquidity Information:
- Adjusted EBITDA, on a trailing 12 month basis, was
$406.9 million and net debt was$1,869.3 million as ofSeptember 30, 2017 . This leverage ratio of 4.6x net debt / Adjusted EBITDA was down from 5.3x as ofSeptember 30, 2016 , enabled by a net debt reduction of$99.8 million year over year and EBITDA growth. - Liquidity at
September 30, 2017 was$769.0 million , which consisted of net borrowing availability under the revolving credit facility and cash on hand. - The Company generated cash from operations and investing of
$48.1 million in the quarter, which was used for debt reduction. Due to seasonal working capital needs in the first half of the year, cash used in operations and investing was$50.9 million year to date. We expect to generate$145-155 million in cash from operations and investing activities for the full year 2017.
Please refer to the accompanying financial schedules for more information.
Outlook
Concluding,
Finally, I would like to thank Floyd for his leadership and guidance over the past 16 years. As you know, Floyd will be stepping down as CEO as of
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Financial Schedules to Follow
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||||
Sales | $ | 1,878,909 | $ | 1,745,958 | $ | 5,255,270 | $ | 4,820,372 | |||||||
Cost of sales | 1,419,587 | 1,308,864 | 3,959,099 | 3,615,199 | |||||||||||
Gross margin | 459,322 | 437,094 | 1,296,171 | 1,205,173 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 370,638 | 350,837 | 1,075,869 | 1,019,715 | |||||||||||
Income from operations | 88,684 | 86,257 | 220,302 | 185,458 | |||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 33,836 | 92,290 | 103,703 | 170,316 | |||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 54,848 | (6,033 | ) | 116,599 | 15,142 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 15,098 | (131,502 | ) | 35,117 | (122,788 | ) | |||||||||
Net Income | $ | 39,750 | $ | 125,469 | $ | 81,482 | $ | 137,930 | |||||||
Comprehensive Income | $ | 39,750 | $ | 125,469 | $ | 81,482 | $ | 137,930 | |||||||
Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.35 | $ | 1.13 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 1.25 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.34 | $ | 1.10 | $ | 0.71 | $ | 1.22 | |||||||
Weighted average common shares: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | 112,688 | 111,187 | 112,368 | 110,487 | |||||||||||
Diluted | 115,871 | 114,273 | 115,310 | 113,393 | |||||||||||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | ||||||
(Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 9,337 | $ | 14,449 | |||
Accounts receivable, less allowances of | 724,007 | 569,208 | |||||
Other receivables | 62,128 | 55,781 | |||||
Inventories, net | 627,238 | 541,771 | |||||
Other current assets | 32,889 | 34,772 | |||||
Total current assets | 1,455,599 | 1,215,981 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 641,143 | 656,101 | |||||
Assets held for sale | 4,493 | 4,361 | |||||
740,411 | 740,411 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 139,010 | 159,373 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 95,149 | 115,320 | |||||
Other assets, net | 17,240 | 18,340 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 3,093,045 | $ | 2,909,887 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Checks outstanding | $ | 12,426 | $ | 35,606 | |||
Accounts payable | 505,810 | 409,759 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | 251,527 | 293,115 | |||||
Current maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations | 12,165 | 16,217 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 781,928 | 754,697 | |||||
Long-term debt and lease obligations, net of current maturities, debt discount and debt issuance costs | 1,839,072 | 1,785,835 | |||||
Other long-term liabilities | 60,040 | 59,735 | |||||
Total liabilities | 2,681,040 | 2,600,267 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders' equity: | |||||||
Preferred stock, at | — | — | |||||
Common stock, and outstanding at | 1,129 | 1,115 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 539,868 | 527,868 | |||||
Accumulated deficit | (128,992 | ) | (219,363 | ) | |||
Total stockholders' equity | 412,005 | 309,620 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 3,093,045 | $ | 2,909,887 | |||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||
Nine months ended | |||||||
2017 | 2016 | ||||||
(Unaudited) (In thousands) | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Net income | $ | 81,482 | $ | 137,930 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 70,796 | 86,901 | |||||
Amortization and write-off of deferred loan costs and debt discount | 5,163 | 5,940 | |||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | — | 46,105 | |||||
Payment of original issue discount | — | (1,259 | ) | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 29,060 | (124,787 | ) | ||||
Bad debt expense | (272 | ) | 35 | ||||
Stock compensation expense | 9,916 | 7,734 | |||||
Net loss (gain) on sale of assets and asset impairments | 5,079 | (3,254 | ) | ||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||
Receivables | (158,345 | ) | (144,342 | ) | |||
Inventories | (85,313 | ) | (62,005 | ) | |||
Other current assets | 2,837 | 423 | |||||
Other assets and liabilities | 3,776 | 4,037 | |||||
Accounts payable and checks outstanding | 71,247 | 77,939 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | (43,024 | ) | (35,115 | ) | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (7,598 | ) | (3,718 | ) | |||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (48,060 | ) | (34,127 | ) | |||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 4,802 | 2,816 | |||||
Cash used for acquisitions, net | — | (3,970 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (43,258 | ) | (35,281 | ) | |||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Borrowings under revolving credit facility | 894,000 | 707,000 | |||||
Repayments under revolving credit facility | (839,000 | ) | (678,000 | ) | |||
Proceeds from issuance of notes | — | 750,000 | |||||
Repayments of long-term debt and other loans | (8,555 | ) | (755,095 | ) | |||
Payments of debt extinguishment costs | — | (34,369 | ) | ||||
Payments of loan costs | (2,799 | ) | (15,205 | ) | |||
Exercise of stock options | 4,574 | 6,547 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock | (2,476 | ) | (1,092 | ) | |||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 45,744 | (20,214 | ) | ||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (5,112 | ) | (59,213 | ) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 14,449 | 65,063 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 9,337 | $ | 5,850 |
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities
For the nine months ended
September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company retired assets subject to lease finance obligations of$15.0 million and$34.4 million and extinguished the related lease finance obligation of$12.9 million and$39.4 million , respectively.The Company purchased equipment which was financed through capital lease obligations of
$14.2 million and$8.0 million in the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
Reconciliation of Adjusted Non-GAAP Financial Measures to their GAAP Equivalents (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Note: The company provided detailed explanations of these non-GAAP financial measures in its Form 8-K filed with the | ||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | Twelve months ended | ||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | ||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | (in millions) | |||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reported GAAP Net Income | $ | 39.8 | $ | 125.5 | $ | 81.5 | $ | 137.9 | $ | 88.0 | ||||||||||
Integration related expenses | 5.7 | 8.0 | 16.7 | 20.9 | $ | 21.8 | ||||||||||||||
Debt issuance and refinancing cost (1) | - | 53.3 | 2.4 | 47.3 | 12.0 | |||||||||||||||
Increase/(release) of tax valuation allowance | - | (117.6 | ) | - | (128.6 | ) | (3.1 | ) | ||||||||||||
Facility closure costs | - | 0.0 | - | (1.7 | ) | $ | 0.2 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted Net Income | 45.5 | 69.2 | 100.6 | 75.8 | 118.9 | |||||||||||||||
Weighted average diluted common shares (in millions) | 115.9 | 114.3 | 115.3 | 113.4 | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted adjusted net income per share: | $ | 0.39 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.67 | ||||||||||||
Reconciling items: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 23.0 | 25.6 | 70.8 | 86.9 | $ | 93.7 | ||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 33.8 | 39.0 | 101.3 | 123.0 | $ | 136.0 | ||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense | 15.1 | (13.9 | ) | 35.1 | 5.8 | $ | 38.3 | |||||||||||||
Stock compensation expense | 3.5 | 2.6 | 9.9 | 7.7 | $ | 12.7 | ||||||||||||||
(Gain)/loss on sale and asset impairments | 1.5 | (4.3 | ) | 4.4 | (3.3 | ) | $ | 7.3 | ||||||||||||
Other management-identified adjustments (2) | (0.4 | ) | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 122.0 | $ | 118.3 | $ | 322.1 | $ | 296.8 | $ | 406.9 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA Margin | 6.5 | % | 6.8 | % | 6.1 | % | 6.2 | % | 6.0 | % | ||||||||||
(1) Cost associated with refinancing long term debt. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Primarily relates to severance and one time cost. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Financial Data | ||||||||||||||||
(adjusted and unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||||
(in millions except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales | 1,878.9 | 1,746.0 | 5,255.3 | 4,820.4 | ||||||||||||
Sales adjustment for closed locations | (3.3 | ) | (12.4 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net sales excluding closed locations | 1,878.9 | 1,742.6 | 5,255.3 | 4,807.9 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin | 459.3 | 437.1 | 1,296.2 | 1,205.2 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin % | 24.4 | % | 25.0 | % | 24.7 | % | 25.0 | % | ||||||||
Adjusted SG&A/Other (excluding depreciation and amortization) as a % of sales (1)(2) | 18.0 | % | 18.3 | % | 18.5 | % | 18.8 | % | ||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | 122.0 | 118.3 | 322.1 | 296.8 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA margin % | 6.5 | % | 6.8 | % | 6.1 | % | 6.2 | % | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | (23.0 | ) | (25.6 | ) | (70.8 | ) | (86.9 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net of debt issuance cost and refinancing | (33.8 | ) | (39.0 | ) | (101.3 | ) | (123.0 | ) | ||||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | (15.1 | ) | 13.9 | (35.1 | ) | (5.8 | ) | |||||||||
Other adjustments | (4.6 | ) | 1.6 | (14.3 | ) | (5.3 | ) | |||||||||
Adjusted Net Income | $ | 45.5 | $ | 69.2 | $ | 100.6 | $ | 75.8 | ||||||||
Basic adjusted net income per share: | $ | 0.40 | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.89 | $ | 0.69 | ||||||||
Diluted adjusted net income per share: | $ | 0.39 | $ | 0.61 | $ | 0.87 | $ | 0.67 | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares (in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 112.7 | 111.2 | 112.4 | 110.5 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 115.9 | 114.3 | 115.3 | 113.4 | ||||||||||||
Note: The company provided detailed explanations of these non-GAAP financial measures in its Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on | ||||||||||||||||
(1) Adjusted SG&A and other as a percentage of sales is defined as GAAP SG&A less depreciation and amortization, stock comp, acquisition, integration and other expenses. GAAP SG&A in Q3-17 of $370.6M less | ||||||||||||||||
(2) Gross margin % defined as gross margin divided by | ||||||||||||||||
Sales Excluding Closed Locations by Product Category | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(in millions) | (in millions) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lumber & | $ | 679.9 | 36.2 | % | $ | 592.5 | 34.0 | % | $ | 1,867.6 | 35.5 | % | $ | 1,614.6 | 33.6 | % | |||||||||
Manufactured Products | 318.6 | 17.0 | % | 298.3 | 17.1 | % | 900.9 | 17.1 | % | 817.1 | 17.0 | % | |||||||||||||
Windows, Doors & Millwork | 347.5 | 18.5 | % | 337.0 | 19.3 | % | 1,016.7 | 19.3 | % | 960.0 | 20.0 | % | |||||||||||||
Gypsum, Roofing & Insulation | 147.9 | 7.9 | % | 145.6 | 8.4 | % | 409.4 | 7.9 | % | 396.5 | 8.2 | % | |||||||||||||
Siding, Metal & Concrete Products | 183.5 | 9.8 | % | 176.5 | 10.1 | % | 498.9 | 9.5 | % | 476.4 | 9.9 | % | |||||||||||||
Other | 201.5 | 10.7 | % | 192.7 | 11.1 | % | 561.8 | 10.7 | % | 543.3 | 11.3 | % | |||||||||||||
Total adjusted net sales (1) | $ | 1,878.9 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,742.6 | 100.0 | % | $ | 5,255.3 | 100.0 | % | $ | 4,807.9 | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
(1) Results exclude sales from closed locations | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest Reconciliation | |||||||||||
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Interest Expense | Net Debt Outstanding | Adjusted Annual Go Forward Cash Interest (1) | |||||||||
(in millions) | |||||||||||
2024 Secured Notes @ 5.625% Fixed | $ | 10.5 | $ | 750.0 | $ | 42.2 | |||||
2023 Unsecured Notes at 10.75% Fixed | 9.9 | 367.6 | 39.5 | ||||||||
2024 Term Loan @ 4.3% (Floating LIBOR) (2) | 5.1 | 464.1 | 20.0 | ||||||||
Revolving Credit Facility @ 2.9% (Floating LIBOR) (2) | 1.6 | 55.0 | 5.6 | ||||||||
Amortization of deferred loan costs and debt discount | 1.4 | ||||||||||
Lease finance obligations and capital leases | 5.4 | 241.9 | 21.7 | ||||||||
Other | (0.1 | ) | |||||||||
Cash | (9.3 | ) | |||||||||
Total | $ | 33.8 | $ | 1,869.3 | $ | 129.0 | |||||
(1) Excludes issuance cost and one time items. Assumes current or pro forma borrowing rates on variable debt. | |||||||||||
(2) Assumes Q3 balance for the Term Loan and the revolving credit facility for annualized projections. Includes FY benefit of February reprice of the term loan which brought the interest rate down to LIBOR +3.0% with a 100 bp floor. | |||||||||||
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