Biggest changeThe following table reconciles net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021: Year Ended December 31 2023 2022 2021 Net income $ 483,656 $ 857,658 $ 712,486 Interest expense 25,496 25,412 24,806 Interest income (48,106) (12,263) (195) Income tax provision 161,393 288,723 236,365 Depreciation and amortization 132,467 101,593 80,753 EBITDA 754,906 1,261,123 1,054,215 Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 1,791 (3,559) (1,745) Adjusted EBITDA $ 756,697 $ 1,257,564 $ 1,052,470 51 Table of Contents The following table reconciles segment income and unallocated corporate costs to Segment EBITDA, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021: Year Ended December 31 2023 2022 2021 Wood Products Segment income $ 337,132 $ 575,167 $ 531,235 Depreciation and amortization 98,710 73,308 55,249 Segment EBITDA $ 435,842 $ 648,475 $ 586,484 Building Materials Distribution Segment income $ 335,808 $ 627,091 $ 481,085 Depreciation and amortization 32,353 27,005 24,007 Segment EBITDA $ 368,161 $ 654,096 $ 505,092 Corporate Unallocated corporate costs $ (48,554) $ (44,409) $ (40,517) Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) 7 (1,584) (10) Pension expense (excluding service costs) (163) (294) (76) Change in fair value of interest rate swaps (1,791) 3,559 1,745 Depreciation and amortization 1,404 1,280 1,497 EBITDA (49,097) (41,448) (37,361) Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 1,791 (3,559) (1,745) Corporate Adjusted EBITDA $ (47,306) $ (45,007) $ (39,106) Total Company Adjusted EBITDA $ 756,697 $ 1,257,564 $ 1,052,470 New and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards For information related to new and recently adopted accounting standards, see "New and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards" in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8.
Biggest changeThe following table reconciles net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022: Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 2022 Net income $ 376,354 $ 483,656 $ 857,658 Interest expense 24,067 25,496 25,412 Interest income (39,139) (48,106) (12,263) Income tax provision 125,405 161,393 288,723 Depreciation and amortization 144,113 132,467 101,593 EBITDA 630,800 754,906 1,261,123 Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 2,038 1,791 (3,559) Adjusted EBITDA $ 632,838 $ 756,697 $ 1,257,564 49 Table of Contents The following table reconciles segment income and unallocated corporate costs to Segment EBITDA, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022: Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 2022 Wood Products Segment income $ 231,454 $ 337,132 $ 575,167 Depreciation and amortization 93,203 98,710 73,308 Segment EBITDA $ 324,657 $ 435,842 $ 648,475 Building Materials Distribution Segment income $ 303,385 $ 335,808 $ 627,091 Depreciation and amortization 49,534 32,353 27,005 Segment EBITDA $ 352,919 $ 368,161 $ 654,096 Corporate Unallocated corporate costs $ (44,801) $ (48,554) $ (44,409) Foreign currency exchange gain (loss) (1,164) 7 (1,584) Pension expense (excluding service costs) (149) (163) (294) Change in fair value of interest rate swaps (2,038) (1,791) 3,559 Depreciation and amortization 1,376 1,404 1,280 EBITDA (46,776) (49,097) (41,448) Change in fair value of interest rate swaps 2,038 1,791 (3,559) Corporate Adjusted EBITDA $ (44,738) $ (47,306) $ (45,007) Total Company Adjusted EBITDA $ 632,838 $ 756,697 $ 1,257,564 New and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards For information related to new and recently adopted accounting standards, see "New and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards" in Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8.
Our other Oregon mills were identified in the third and fourth tier groups and will likely not be selected for several more years. When selected into the program, the facilities may incur expenses to evaluate the risk to the public and may be required to incur additional operating or capital expenditures to mitigate any significant risk.
Our other Oregon mills were identified in the third and fourth tier risk groups and will likely not be selected for several more years. When selected into the program, the facilities will incur expenses to evaluate the risk to the public and may be required to incur additional operating or capital expenditures to mitigate any significant risk.
We also believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful to investors because they provide a means to evaluate the operating performance of our segments and our Company on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our management and because they are frequently used by investors and other interested parties when comparing companies in our industry that have different financing and capital structures and/or tax rates.
We also believe EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Segment EBITDA are useful to investors because they provide a means to evaluate the operating performance of our segments and our Company on an ongoing basis using criteria that are used by our management and because they are frequently used by investors and other interested parties when comparing companies in our industry that have different financing and capital structures and/or tax rates.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, however, are not measures of our liquidity or financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income, income from operations, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Segment EBITDA, however, are not measures of our liquidity or financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income, income from operations, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
The dividend policy may be suspended or canceled at the discretion of the board of directors at any time. For more information regarding our dividend declarations and payments made during 2023 and 2022, see Note 12, Stockholders' Equity, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K.
The dividend policy may be suspended or canceled at the discretion of the board of directors at any time. For more information regarding our dividend declarations and payments made during 2024 and 2023, see Note 12, Stockholders' Equity, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K.
(b) Represents the weighted average variable interest rate receivable on our interest rate swap at December 31, 2023. Environmental We are subject to a wide range of general and industry-specific environmental laws and regulations. In particular, we are affected by laws and regulations covering air emissions, wastewater discharges, solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation.
(b) Represents the weighted average variable interest rate receivable on our interest rate swap at December 31, 2024. Environmental We are subject to a wide range of general and industry-specific environmental laws and regulations. In particular, we are affected by laws and regulations covering air emissions, wastewater discharges, solid and hazardous waste management, and site remediation.
We also use various resins and glues in our manufacturing processes, which accounted for approximately 6% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for our Wood Products segment in 2023. The costs of resins and glues are influenced by changes in the prices of raw material input costs, primarily fossil fuel products.
We also use various resins and glues in our manufacturing processes, which accounted for approximately 6% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for our Wood Products segment in 2024. The costs of resins and glues are influenced by changes in the prices of raw material input costs, primarily fossil fuel products.
New residential construction activity has historically been volatile with demand for new residential construction influenced by seasonal weather factors, mortgage availability and rates, housing affordability constraints, unemployment levels, wage growth, household formation rates, domestic population growth, immigration rates, residential vacancy and foreclosure rates, demand for second homes, consumer confidence, and other general economic factors.
New residential construction activity has historically been volatile with demand for new residential construction influenced by seasonal weather factors, mortgage availability and rates, housing affordability constraints, home equity levels, unemployment levels, wage growth, household formation rates, domestic population growth, immigration rates, residential vacancy and foreclosure rates, demand for second homes, consumer confidence, and other general economic factors.
During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the primary reason for the difference between the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% and the effectiv e tax rate was the effect of state taxes. For more information related to our income taxes, see Note 4, Income Taxes, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8.
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the primary reason for the difference between the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% and the effectiv e tax rate was the effect of state taxes. For more information related to our income taxes, see Note 4, Income Taxes, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8.
At December 31, 2023, our cash was invested in high-quality, short-term investments, which we record in "Cash and cash equivalents." The majority of our cash and cash equivalents is comprised of money market funds that are broadly diversified and invested in high-quality, short-duration securities, including U.S. government agency securities and similar instruments.
At December 31, 2024, our cash was invested in high-quality, short-term investments, which we record in "Cash and cash equivalents." The majority of our cash and cash equivalents is comprised of money market funds that are broadly diversified and invested in high-quality, short-duration securities, including U.S. government agency securities and similar instruments.
OSB is a commodity, and prices have been historically volatile in response to economic uncertainties, industry operating rates, supply-related disruptions, transportation constraints or disruptions, net import and export activity, inventory levels in various distribution channels, and seasonal demand patterns.
OSB is a commodity, and prices have historically been volatile in response to economic uncertainties, industry operating rates, supply-related disruptions, transportation constraints or disruptions, net import and export activity, trade policies, inventory levels in various distribution channels, and seasonal demand patterns.
The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. For obligations with variable interest rate sensitivity, the table sets forth payout amounts based on December 31, 2023 rates and does not attempt to project future rates.
The table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates by expected maturity dates. For obligations with variable interest rate sensitivity, the table sets forth payout amounts based on December 31, 2024 rates and does not attempt to project future rates.
However, we cannot guarantee that we will be in compliance with environmental requirements at all times, and we cannot guarantee that we will not incur fines and penalties in the future. In 2023, we paid an insignificant amount in environmental fines and penalties. We incur capital and operating expenditures to comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
However, we cannot guarantee that we will be in compliance with environmental requirements at all times, and we cannot guarantee that we will not incur fines and penalties in the future. In 2024, we paid an insignificant amount in environmental fines and penalties. We incur capital and operating expenditures to comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
We expect to fund our seasonal and intra-month working capital requirements in 2024 from cash on hand and, if necessary, borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Consistent with our historical patterns, we expect working capital increases to use cash in the first quarter of 2024.
We expect to fund our seasonal and intra-month working capital requirements in 2025 from cash on hand and, if necessary, borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Consistent with our historical patterns, we expect working capital increases to use cash in the first quarter of 2025.
For a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021, please refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
For a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, please refer to Part II, Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
"Risk Factors." References to "fiscal year" or "fiscal" refer to our fiscal year ending on December 31 in each calendar year. The following sections discuss our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
"Risk Factors." References to "fiscal year" or "fiscal" refer to our fiscal year ending on December 31 in each calendar year. The following sections discuss our financial condition and results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
The following is information about the notional amount and interest rate by contractual maturity date for our interest rate swap agreement, as well as the fair value at December 31, 2023: December 31, 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 There- after Total Fair Value (millions, other than percentages) Interest rate swap Variable to fixed notional amount $ — $ 50.0 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 50.0 $ 3.0 Average pay rate (a) — 0.4 % — — — — 0.4 % — Average receive rate (b) — 5.5 % — — — — 5.5 % — _______________________________________ (a) Represents the weighted average actual fixed interest rate payable on our interest rate swap.
The following is information about the notional amount and interest rate by contractual maturity date for our interest rate swap agreement, as well as the fair value at December 31, 2024: December 31, 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 There- after Total Fair Value (millions, other than percentages) Interest rate swap Variable to fixed notional amount $ 50.0 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 50.0 $ 0.9 Average pay rate (a) 0.4 % — — — — — 0.4 % — Average receive rate (b) 4.5 % — — — — — 4.5 % — _______________________________________ (a) Represents the weighted average actual fixed interest rate payable on our interest rate swap.
None of our manufacturing facilities use coal or fuel oil as primary energy sources to manufacture products. The use of our products is an energy efficient building choice, and results in lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during manufacturing, when used in place of more fossil fuel-intensive materials.
None of our manufacturing facilities use coal or fuel oil as primary energy sources to manufacture products. 45 Table of Contents The use of our products is an energy efficient building choice, and results in lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions during manufacturing, when used in place of more fossil fuel-intensive materials.
At times, the price for any one or more of the products we produce or distribute may fall below our cash production or purchase costs, requiring us to either incur short-term losses on product sales or curtail production at one or more of our manufacturing facilities.
At times, the price for any one 33 Table of Contents or more of the products we produce or distribute may fall below our cash production or purchase costs, requiring us to either incur short-term losses on product sales or curtail production at one or more of our manufacturing facilities.
We have a broad base of customers, which includes a diverse mix of dealers, home improvement centers, leading wholesalers, specialty distributors, and industrial converters. Our Wood Products and BMD segments are integrated from wood fiber procurement through distribution.
We have a broad base of customers, which includes a diverse mix of dealers, home improvement centers, leading wholesalers, specialty distributors, and industrial converters. Our Wood Products and BMD 32 Table of Contents segments are integrated from wood fiber procurement through distribution.
The $120 million is estimated using current contractual index pricing, but actual prices depend on future market prices. We are required to purchase approximately $36 million of logs within 12 months. Under certain log agreements, we have the right to cancel or reduce our commitments in the event of a mill curtailment or shutdown.
The $69 million is estimated using current contractual index pricing, but actual prices depend on future market prices. We are required to purchase approximately $42 million of logs within 12 months. Under certain log agreements, we have the right to cancel or reduce our commitments in the event of a mill curtailment or shutdown.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K. The table assumes our long-term debt is held to maturity. (b) We estimated the fair value using quoted market prices of our debt in inactive markets. The table below provides information as of December 31, 2023, about our interest rate swap.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K. The table assumes our long-term debt is held to maturity. (b) We estimated the fair value using quoted market prices of our debt in inactive markets. 44 Table of Contents The table below provides information as of December 31, 2024, about our interest rate swap.
December 31, 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 There- after Total Fair Value (b) (millions, other than percentages) Long-term debt Fixed-rate debt payments (a) Senior Notes $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 400.0 $ 400.0 $ 374.5 Average interest rates — — — — — 4.875 % 4.875 % — Variable-rate debt payments (a) Term Loan $ — $ — $ — $ 50.0 $ — $ — $ 50.0 $ 50.0 Average interest rates — — — 6.2 % — — 6.2 % — _______________________________________ (a) These obligations are further explained in Note 8, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8.
December 31, 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 There- after Total Fair Value (b) (millions, other than percentages) Long-term debt Fixed-rate debt payments (a) Senior Notes $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 400.0 $ 400.0 $ 377.0 Average interest rates — — — — — 4.875 % 4.875 % — Variable-rate debt payments (a) Term Loan $ — $ — $ 50.0 $ — $ — $ — $ 50.0 $ 50.0 Average interest rates — — 5.2 % — — — 5.2 % — _______________________________________ (a) These obligations are further explained in Note 8, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8.
Our current critical accounting estimates are as follows: EWP Rebates and Allowances We provide EWP rebates at various stages of the supply chain (including distributors, dealers, and homebuilders) as a means to increase sales.
Our current critical accounting estimates are as follows: 47 Table of Contents EWP Rebates and Allowances We provide EWP rebates at various stages of the supply chain (including distributors, dealers, and homebuilders) as a means to increase sales.
As a result, we are exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily in Canada, but we do not believe our exposure to currency fluctuations is significant. 46 Table of Contents Financial Instruments The table below provides information as of December 31, 2023, about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
As a result, we are exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily in Canada, but we do not believe our exposure to currency fluctuations is significant. Financial Instruments The table below provides information as of December 31, 2024, about our financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates.
Failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in civil or criminal fines or penalties or in enforcement actions. Our failure to comply could also result in governmental or judicial orders that stop or interrupt our 47 Table of Contents operations or require us to take corrective measures, install additional pollution control equipment, or take other remedial actions.
Failure to comply with these laws and regulations could result in civil or criminal fines or penalties or in enforcement actions. Our failure to comply could also result in governmental or judicial orders that stop or interrupt our operations or require us to take corrective measures, install additional pollution control equipment, or take other remedial actions.
For information related to our interest rate swap, see the discussion under "Disclosures of Financial Market Risks" and "Financial Instruments" included in this "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Form 10-K.
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps. For information related to our interest rate swap, see the discussion under "Disclosures of Financial Market Risks" and "Financial Instruments" included in this "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of this Form 10-K.
Interest Rate Risk We are exposed to interest rate risk arising from fluctuations in variable-rate SOFR on our term loan and when we have loan amounts outstanding on our Revolving Credit Facility. At December 31, 2023, we had $50.0 million of variable-rate debt outstanding based on one-month term SOFR.
Interest Rate Risk We are exposed to interest rate risk arising from fluctuations in variable-rate Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) on our term loan and when we have loan amounts outstanding on our Revolving Credit Facility. At December 31, 2024, we had $50.0 million of variable-rate debt outstanding based on one-month term SOFR.
Cost and Availability of Raw Materials Our principal raw material is wood fiber, which accounted for approximately 40% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation), for our Wood Products segment in 2023.
Cost and Availability of Raw Materials Our principal raw material is wood fiber, which accounted for approximately 39% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation), for our Wood Products segment in 2024.
See "Dividends on Common Stock" below for further discussion of common stock dividend 43 Table of Contents payments and "Stock Repurchase Program" below for further discussion of stock repurchases. During 2023, we did not borrow under our revolving credit facility and therefore had no borrowings outstanding on the facility as of December 31, 2023.
See "Dividends on Common Stock" below for further discussion of common stock dividend payments and "Stock Repurchase Program" below for further discussion of stock repurchases. During 2024, we did not borrow under our revolving credit facility and therefore had no borrowings outstanding on the facility as of December 31, 2024.
During 2023 and 2022, we spent approximately $3 million and $4 million, respectively, on capital expenditures to comply with environmental requirements. We expect to spend approximately $10 million in 2024 for this purpose.
During 2024 and 2023, we spent approximately $5 million and $3 million, respectively, on capital expenditures to comply with environmental requirements. We expect to spend approximately $4 million in 2025 for this purpose.
In accordance with our risk management strategy, we actively monitor our interest rate exposure and use derivative instruments from time to time to manage the related risk. We do not speculate using derivative instruments. At December 31, 2023, we had one interest rate swap agreement.
In accordance with our risk management strategy, we actively monitor our interest rate exposure and use derivative instruments from time to time to manage the related risk. We do not speculate using derivative instruments. 43 Table of Contents At December 31, 2024, we had one interest rate swap agreement.
Other Material Cash Requirements Long-term Debt and Interest As of December 31, 2023, we had long-term debt with varying maturities totaling an aggregate principal of $450.0 million, with no principal payments required within 12 months. Future interest payments associated with the long-term debt total $147.9 million, with $22.6 million payable within 12 months.
Other Material Cash Requirements Long-term Debt and Interest As of December 31, 2024, we had long-term debt with varying maturities totaling an aggregate principal of $450.0 million, with no principal payments required within 12 months. Future interest payments associated with the long-term debt total approximately $124 million, with approximately $22 million payable within 12 months.
OSB accounted for approximately 5% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for our Wood Products segment in 2023.
OSB accounted for approximately 6% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for our Wood Products segment in 2024.
Our operating and finance lease obligations could change based on whether we actually exercise these renewal options and/or if we entered into additional lease agreements. See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 9, Leases, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Form 10-K.
Our operating and finance lease obligations could change based on whether we actually exercise these renewal options and/or if we entered into additional lease agreements. See Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 9, Leases, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8.
Our board of directors, at its discretion, may increase or decrease the number of authorized shares or terminate the Program at any time. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we repurchased 75,678 shares under the Program. As of December 31, 2023, there were approximately 1.9 million shares of common stock that may yet be purchased under the program.
Our board of directors, at its discretion, may increase or decrease the number of authorized shares or terminate the Program at any time. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased 1,513,095 shares under the Program. As of December 31, 2024, there were approximately 1.8 million shares of common stock that may yet be purchased under the Program.
Therefore, although our long-term contracts provide us with supplies of raw materials and energy that are more stable than open-market purchases, in many cases, they may not alleviate fluctuations in market prices. 37 Table of Contents Our Operating Results The following tables set forth our operating results in dollars and as a percentage of sales for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: Year Ended December 31 2023 2022 (millions) Sales $ 6,838.2 $ 8,387.3 Costs and expenses Materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) 5,409.3 6,472.5 Depreciation and amortization 132.5 101.6 Selling and distribution expenses 559.5 553.3 General and administrative expenses 114.4 103.8 Other (income) expense, net (1.9) (1.7) 6,213.9 7,229.5 Income from operations $ 624.4 $ 1,157.8 (percentage of sales) Sales 100.0 % 100.0 % Costs and expenses Materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) 79.1 % 77.2 % Depreciation and amortization 1.9 1.2 Selling and distribution expenses 8.2 6.6 General and administrative expenses 1.7 1.2 Other (income) expense, net — — 90.9 % 86.2 % Income from operations 9.1 % 13.8 % 38 Table of Contents Sales Volumes and Prices Set forth below are historical U.S. housing starts data, segment sales volumes and average net selling prices for the principal products sold by our Wood Products segment, and sales mix and gross margin information for our BMD segment for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
Therefore, although our long-term contracts provide us with supplies of raw materials and energy that are more stable than open-market purchases, in many cases, they may not alleviate fluctuations in market prices. 35 Table of Contents Our Operating Results The following tables set forth our operating results in dollars and as a percentage of sales for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 (millions) Sales $ 6,724.3 $ 6,838.2 Costs and expenses Materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) 5,393.6 5,409.3 Depreciation and amortization 144.1 132.5 Selling and distribution expenses 594.9 559.5 General and administrative expenses 102.3 114.4 Other (income) expense, net (0.7) (1.9) 6,234.3 6,213.9 Income from operations $ 490.0 $ 624.4 (percentage of sales) Sales 100.0 % 100.0 % Costs and expenses Materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) 80.2 % 79.1 % Depreciation and amortization 2.1 1.9 Selling and distribution expenses 8.8 8.2 General and administrative expenses 1.5 1.7 Other (income) expense, net — — 92.7 % 90.9 % Income from operations 7.3 % 9.1 % 36 Table of Contents Sales Volumes and Prices Set forth below are historical U.S. housing starts data, segment sales volumes and average net selling prices for the principal products sold by our Wood Products segment, and sales mix and gross margin information for our BMD segment for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.
As described below, the decrease in sales was driven by the changes in sales prices and volumes for the products we manufacture and distribute with single-family residential construction activity being the key demand driver for our sales. During 2023, total U.S. housing starts and single-family housing starts decreased 9% and 6%, respectively, compared with 2022.
As described below, the decrease in sales was driven by the changes in sales prices and volumes for the products we manufacture and distribute with single-family residential construction activity being the key demand driver for our sales. During 2024, total U.S. housing starts decreased 4%, while single-family housing starts increased 7%, compared with 2023.
Year Ended December 31 2023 2022 (thousands) U.S.
Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 (thousands) U.S.
In addition, EWP demand will be highly influenced by single-family housing starts. Industry supply for the products we produce and distribute is influenced primarily by price-induced changes in the operating rates of existing facilities, but is also influenced over time by the introduction of new product technologies, capacity additions and closures, the restart of idled capacity, and log availability.
Industry supply for the products we produce and distribute is influenced primarily by price-induced changes in the operating rates of existing facilities, but is also influenced over time by the introduction of new product technologies, capacity additions and closures, the restart of idled capacity, and log availability.
We used $48.8 million of cash during the year ended December 31, 2023, as cash provided by operations was offset by capital spending, funding the BROSCO Acquisition and dividends paid on our common stock. A further description of our cash sources and uses for the comparative periods are discussed in "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below.
We used $236.3 million of cash during the year ended December 31, 2024, as cash provided by operations was offset by capital spending, dividends paid on our common stock, and treasury stock purchases. A further description of our cash sources and uses for the comparative periods are discussed in "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below.
Furthermore, changing demographics could impact product consumption and demand, including urbanization compounding issues around affordability, increasing importance of multi-family housing, declining size of single-family entry-level housing, increasing proportion of homes in warmer and/or coastal areas using slab-on-grade construction, reduced birthing statistics, and changing baby boomer needs freeing up housing capacity.
Furthermore, changing demographics could impact product consumption and demand, including urbanization compounding issues around affordability, increasing importance of multi-family housing, declining size of single-family entry-level housing, increasing proportion of homes using slab-on-grade construction, reduced birthing statistics, and changing baby boomer needs freeing up housing capacity. In addition, EWP demand will be highly influenced by single-family housing starts.
The use of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA instead of net income or segment income have limitations as analytical tools, including the inability to determine profitability; the exclusion of interest expense, interest income, and associated significant cash requirements; and the exclusion of depreciation and amortization, which represent unavoidable operating costs. Management compensates for these limitations by relying on our GAAP results.
The use of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Segment EBITDA instead of net income or segment income have limitations as analytical tools, including the inability to determine profitability; the exclusion of interest expense, interest income, and associated significant cash requirements; and the exclusion of depreciation and amortization, which represent unavoidable operating costs.
Therefore, our profitability with respect to these commodity products depends, in significant part, on effective facilities maintenance programs, and on managing our cost structure, particularly raw materials and labor, which represent the largest components of our operating costs.
Therefore, our profitability with respect to these commodity products depends, in significant part, on effective facilities maintenance and procurement programs, and on managing our cost structure, particularly raw materials and labor, which represent the largest components of our operating costs. Composite structural panel and lumber prices have been volatile historically.
Composite structural panel and lumber prices have been volatile historically. 35 Table of Contents The following table provides changes in the average composite panel, including certain panel subcategories, and average composite lumber prices as reflected by Random Lengths, an industry publication, for the period noted below.
The following table provides changes in the average composite panel, including certain panel subcategories, and average composite lumber prices as reflected by Random Lengths, an industry publication, for the period noted below.
Due to the numerous variables associated with our judgments and assumptions relating to the valuation of assets and the effects of changes on these valuations, the timing, precision, and reliability of our estimates are subject to uncertainty.
Due to the numerous variables associated with our judgments and assumptions relating to the valuation of assets and the effects of changes on these valuations, the timing, precision, and reliability of our estimates are subject to uncertainty. As additional information becomes known, we may change our estimates.
Year Ended December 31 2023 versus 2022 Increase (decrease) in composite panel prices (32)% Increase (decrease) in Western Fir plywood prices (20)% Increase (decrease) in Southern Pine plywood prices (23)% Increase (decrease) in OSB prices (42)% Increase (decrease) in composite lumber prices (47)% In our Wood Products segment, we manufacture plywood, but not OSB, and therefore our reported prices may not trend with the overall composite panel price index.
Year Ended December 31 2024 versus 2023 Increase (decrease) in composite panel prices 1% Increase (decrease) in Western Fir plywood prices 1% Increase (decrease) in Southern Pine plywood prices (5)% Increase (decrease) in OSB prices 6% Increase (decrease) in composite lumber prices (3)% In our Wood Products segment, we manufacture plywood, but not OSB, and therefore our reported prices may not trend with the overall composite panel price index.
Debt Structure For information related to our debt transactions and debt structure, see Note 8, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K.
Debt Structure For information related to our debt transactions and debt structure, see Note 8, Debt, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in "Item 8.
Materials, labor, and other operating expenses as a percentage of sales (MLO rate) in our Wood Products segment increased by 770 basis points, which was due primarily to lower plywood and EWP sales prices, resulting in decreased leveraging of labor and other manufacturing costs .
Materials, labor, and other operating expenses as a percentage of sales (MLO rate) in our Wood Products segment increased by 480 basis points, due primarily to lower EWP and plywood sales prices.
Income Tax Provision For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded $161.4 million and $288.7 million, respectively, of income tax expense and had an effective rate of 25.0% and 25.2%, respectively.
Income Tax Provision For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded $125.4 million and $161.4 million, respectively, of income tax expense and had an effective rate of 25.0% for both periods.
Working capital is subject to cyclical operating needs, seasonal buying patterns for inventory purchased for resale and logs, the timing of the collection of receivables, and the timing of payment of payables and expenses.
Working capital is subject to cyclical operating needs, seasonal buying patterns for inventory purchased for resale and logs, participation in early-buy programs with certain vendors, the timing of the collection of receivables, and the timing of payment of payables and expenses.
During 2023, approximately 66% of our Wood Products segment sales, or approximately 78% and 42% of our Wood Product segment's EWP and plywood sales volumes, respectively, were to our BMD segment. Executive Summary We recorded income from operations of $624.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared with $1,157.8 million during the same period in the prior year.
During 2024, approximately 70% of our Wood Products segment sales, or approximately 75% and 50% of our Wood Product segment's EWP and plywood sales volumes, respectively, were to our BMD segment. Executive Summary We recorded income from operations of $490.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared with $624.4 million during the same period in the prior year.
Our distribution business purchases and resells a broad mix of products with periods of increasing prices providing the opportunity for higher sales and increased margins, while declining price environments expose us to declines in sales and profitability.
As a manufacturer of certain commodity products, we have sales and profitability exposure to declines in commodity product prices and rising input costs. Our distribution business purchases and resells a broad mix of products with periods of increasing prices providing the opportunity for higher sales and increased margins, while declining price environments expose us to declines in sales and profitability.
See "Operating Results" above for a discussion on our results for 2023. • A $23.6 million decrease in working capital during 2023, compared with a $41.0 million decrease in working capital during 2022.
See "Our Operating Results" above for a discussion on our results for 2024. • A $94.8 million increase in working capital during 2024, compared with a $23.6 million decrease in working capital during 2023.
The decrease in working capital in 2022 was primarily attributable to lower receivables, offset partially by an increase 42 Table of Contents in inventories and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
The increase in working capital in 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in inventories and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, offset partially by decreased receivables.
For further discussion of commodity price risk, refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of this Form 10-K and "Factors That Affect Our Operating Results and Trends" in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Risk Factors" of this Form 10-K and "Factors That Affect Our Operating Results and Trends" in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Housing Starts (a) Single-family 947.2 1,005.2 Multi-family 472.7 547.4 1,419.9 1,552.6 (millions) Segment Sales Wood Products $ 1,932.6 $ 2,115.9 Building Materials Distribution 6,178.7 7,643.6 Intersegment eliminations (1,273.0) (1,372.2) $ 6,838.2 $ 8,387.3 (millions) Wood Products Sales Volumes Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) (cubic feet) 17.4 17.6 I-joists (equivalent lineal feet) 220 229 Plywood (sq. ft.) (3/8" basis) 1,599 1,319 Lumber (board feet) 125 83 (dollars per unit) Wood Products Average Net Selling Prices LVL (cubic foot) $ 30.01 $ 30.56 I-joists (1,000 equivalent lineal feet) 2,088 2,178 Plywood (1,000 sq. ft.) (3/8" basis) 372 523 Lumber (1,000 board feet) 667 927 (percentage of BMD sales) Building Materials Distribution Product Line Sales Commodity 37.8 % 44.9 % General line 39.5 % 33.3 % Engineered wood products 22.7 % 21.8 % Gross margin percentage (b) 15.0 % 15.8 % _______________________________________ (a) Actual U.S. housing starts as reported by the U.S.
Housing Starts (a) Single-family 1,012.1 947.7 Multi-family 353.9 472.3 1,366.0 1,420.0 (millions) Segment Sales Wood Products $ 1,832.3 $ 1,932.6 Building Materials Distribution 6,166.5 6,178.7 Intersegment eliminations (1,274.5) (1,273.0) $ 6,724.3 $ 6,838.2 (millions) Wood Products Sales Volumes Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) (cubic feet) 19.4 17.4 I-joists (equivalent lineal feet) 234 220 Plywood (sq. ft.) (3/8" basis) 1,517 1,599 Lumber (board feet) 78 125 (dollars per unit) Wood Products Average Net Selling Prices LVL (cubic foot) $ 27.87 $ 30.01 I-joists (1,000 equivalent lineal feet) 1,949 2,088 Plywood (1,000 sq. ft.) (3/8" basis) 355 372 Lumber (1,000 board feet) 682 667 (percentage of BMD sales) Building Materials Distribution Product Line Sales Commodity 35.8 % 37.8 % General line 42.4 % 39.5 % Engineered wood products 21.8 % 22.7 % Gross margin percentage (b) 15.3 % 15.0 % _______________________________________ (a) Actual U.S. housing starts as reported by the U.S.
Gross margin percentage is gross margin as a percentage of segment sales. 39 Table of Contents 2023 Compared With 2022 Sales For the year ended December 31, 2023, total sales decreased $1,549.1 million, or 18%, to $6,838.2 million from $8,387.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Gross margin percentage is gross margin as a percentage of segment sales. 37 Table of Contents 2024 Compared With 2023 Sales For the year ended December 31, 2024, total sales decreased $114.0 million, or 2%, to $6,724.3 million from $6,838.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.
Costs and Expenses Materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) decreased $1,063.2 million, or 16%, to $5,409.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared with $6,472.5 million during the prior year.
Costs and Expenses Materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) decreased $15.7 million, or less than 1%, to $5,393.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared with $5,409.3 million during the prior year.
Our cash and cash equivalents decreased by $48.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, as cash provided by operations was offset by capital spending, funding the BROSCO Acquisition and dividends paid on our common stock, as further discussed below.
Our cash and cash equivalents decreased by $236.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, as cash provided by operations was offset by capital spending, dividends paid on our common stock, and treasury stock purchases, as further discussed below.
An impairment of a long-lived asset exists when the carrying value is not recoverable through future undiscounted cash flows from operations and when the carrying value of an asset or asset group exceeds its fair value.
No triggering event was identified during the year ended December 31, 2024. An impairment of a long-lived asset exists when the carrying value is not recoverable through future undiscounted cash flows from operations and when the carrying value of an asset or asset group exceeds its fair value.
Financing Activities During 2023, our financing activities used $360.7 million of cash, including $346.5 million for common stock dividend payments, $6.4 million for the repurchase of 75,678 shares of our common stock, and $5.9 million of tax withholding payments on stock-based awards.
During 2023, our financing activities used $360.7 million of cash, including $346.5 million in common stock dividend payments, $6.4 million for the repurchase of 75,678 shares of our common stock, and $5.9 million of tax withholding payments on stock-based awards. At December 31, 2023, we had no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility.
We believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are meaningful measures because they present a transparent view of our recurring operating performance and allow management to readily view operating trends, perform analytical comparisons, and identify strategies to improve operating performance.
We also disclose Segment EBITDA, which is segment income before depreciation and amortization. 48 Table of Contents We believe EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Segment EBITDA are meaningful measures because they present a transparent view of our recurring operating performance and allow management to readily view operating trends, perform analytical comparisons, and identify strategies to improve operating performance.
The following table provides the change in our average per-unit log costs for the period noted below: Year Ended December 31 2023 versus 2022 Increase (decrease) in per-unit log costs (4)% 36 Table of Contents Our log requirements and our access to supply, as well as the cost of obtaining logs, are subject to change based on, among other things, the availability of logs in each of our operating areas, our operating schedules, competition from other manufacturers, the effect of governmental laws and regulations, impacts of weather or fire on log availability, and the status of environmental appeals.
Logs comprised approximately 78% of our wood fiber costs during 2024, and we satisfy our log requirements through a combination of purchases under supply agreements, open-market purchases, and purchases pursuant to contracts awarded under public auctions. 34 Table of Contents The following table provides the change in our average per-unit log costs for the period noted below: Year Ended December 31 2024 versus 2023 Increase (decrease) in per-unit log costs (1)% Our log requirements and our access to supply, as well as the cost of obtaining logs, are subject to change based on, among other things, the availability of logs in each of our operating areas, our operating schedules, competition from other manufacturers, the effect of governmental laws and regulations, impacts of weather or fire on log availability, and the status of environmental appeals.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K. 41 Table of Contents Liquidity and Capital Resources We ended 2023 with $949.6 million of cash and cash equivalents and $445.3 million of debt. At December 31, 2023, we had $1,345.5 million of available liquidity (cash and cash equivalents and undrawn committed bank line availability).
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K. Liquidity and Capital Resources We ended 2024 with $713.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and $450.0 million of debt. At December 31, 2024, we had $1,109.0 million of available liquidity (cash and cash equivalents and undrawn committed bank line availability).
We believe that our cash flows from operations, combined with our current cash levels and available borrowing capacity, will be adequate to fund debt service requirements and provide cash, as required, to support our ongoing operations, capital expenditures, lease obligations, working capital, income tax payments, and to pay cash dividends to holders of our common stock over the next 12 months.
Though we have not experienced any losses on our cash and cash equivalents to date, and we do not anticipate incurring any losses, we cannot be assured that we will not experience losses on our short-term investments. 39 Table of Contents We believe that our cash flows from operations, combined with our current cash levels and available borrowing capacity, will be adequate to fund debt service requirements and provide cash, as required, to support our ongoing operations, capital expenditures, lease obligations, working capital, income tax payments, and to pay cash dividends to holders of our common stock over the next 12 months.
As additional information becomes known, we may change our estimates. 50 Table of Contents Non-GAAP Financial Measures In evaluating our business, we utilize non-GAAP financial measures that fall within the meaning of SEC Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which we believe provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures In evaluating our business, we utilize non-GAAP financial measures that fall within the meaning of SEC Regulation G and Regulation S-K Item 10(e), which we believe provide users of the financial information with additional meaningful comparison to prior reported results. Non-GAAP financial measures do not have standardized definitions and are not defined by GAAP.
This level of capital expenditures could increase or decrease as a result of several factors, including acquisitions, efforts to further accelerate organic growth, exercise of lease purchase options, our financial results, future economic conditions, availability of engineering and construction resources, and timing and availability of equipment purchases. 2022 During the year ended December 31, 2022, we used $515.2 million of cash for the acquisition of Coastal Plywood.
This level of capital expenditures could increase or decrease as a result of several factors, including acquisitions, efforts to further accelerate organic growth, exercise of lease purchase options, our financial results, future economic conditions, availability of engineering and construction resources, and timing and availability of equipment purchases. 2023 During the year ended December 31, 2023, we used approximately $215.4 million of cash for purchases of property and equipment, which included business improvement and quality/efficiency projects, replacement and expansion projects, and ongoing environmental compliance.
Our measures of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the methods of calculation.
Management compensates for these limitations by relying on our GAAP results. Our measures of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Segment EBITDA are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the methods of calculation.
Our manufacturing facilities located in non-attainment areas would be subject to more stringent emission limits and permitting requirements, which could require additional costs to implement improvements to ensure compliance. Further, it could become more difficult to permit mill expansions, which may restrict our future growth.
Our manufacturing facilities located in non-attainment areas will be subject to more stringent emission limits and permitting requirements, which could require additional costs to implement improvements to ensure compliance.
At December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded a long-term asset of $3.0 million and $4.8 million, respectively, in "Other assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheets, representing the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement.
At December 31, 2024, we recorded a current asset of $0.9 million in "Prepaid expenses and other" on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. At December 31, 2023, we recorded a long-term asset of $3.0 million in "Other assets" on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. These assets represent the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement.
Demand for the products we manufacture, as well as the products we purchase and distribute, is correlated with new residential construction, residential repair-and-remodeling activity and light commercial construction. Residential construction, particularly new single-family construction, is the key demand driver for the products we manufacture and distribute.
Demand for the products we manufacture, as well as the products we purchase and distribute, is correlated with new residential construction, residential repair-and-remodeling activity, and light commercial construction. Residential construction, particularly new single-family construction, is the key demand driver for the products we manufacture and distribute. As reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, housing starts were 1.37 million in 2024.
By product line, commodity sales decreased 32%, or $1,096.6 million, general line product sales decreased 4%, or $99.3 million, and sales of EWP (substantially all of which is sourced through our Wood Products segment) decreased 16%, or $269.0 million.
By product line, commodity sales decreased 5%, or $128.0 million, general line product sales increased 7%, or $172.3 million, and sales of EWP (substantially all of which is sourced through our Wood Products segment) decreased 4%, or $56.5 million.
In our Wood Products segment, income decreased by $238.1 million to $337.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, from $575.2 million in 2022. The decrease in segment income was due primarily to lower plywood and EWP sales prices, as well as lower EWP sales volumes.
In our Wood Products segment, income decreased by $105.7 million to $231.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, from $337.1 million in 2023. The decrease in segment income was due primarily to lower EWP and plywood sales prices, as well as higher wood fiber and conversion costs. These decreases were offset partially by higher EWP sales volumes.
Year Ended December 31 2023 2022 (thousands) Net cash provided by operations $ 687,458 $ 1,041,219 Net cash used for investment (375,552) (625,456) Net cash used for financing (360,676) (166,326) Operating Activities 2023 Compared With 2022 In 2023, our operating activities generated $687.5 million of cash, compared with $1,041.2 million in 2022.
Year Ended December 31 2024 2023 (thousands) Net cash provided by operations $ 438,320 $ 687,458 Net cash used for investment (237,820) (375,552) Net cash used for financing (436,814) (360,676) Operating Activities 2024 Compared With 2023 In 2024, our operating activities generated $438.3 million of cash, compared with $687.5 million in 2023.
These decreases in segment income were offset partially by lower wood fiber costs and higher plywood sales volumes. Building Materials Distribution. For the year ended December 31, 2023, segment income decreased $291.3 million to $335.8 million from $627.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
These decreases in segment income were offset partially by higher EWP sales volumes. Building Materials Distribution. For the year ended December 31, 2024, segment income decreased $32.4 million to $303.4 million from $335.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The $353.8 million decrease in cash provided by operations in 2023 relates primarily to the following: • A $238.1 million decrease in income in our Wood Products segment and a $291.3 million decrease in income in our BMD segment.
The $249.1 million decrease in cash provided by operations in 2024 relates primarily to the following: • A $105.7 million decrease in income in our Wood Products segment and a $32.4 million decrease in income in our BMD segment.
Lowering the PM-2.5 NAAQS would result in more areas within the U.S. that would exceed the NAAQS. These areas would be classified as non-attainment areas. It is possible that some of our manufacturing facilities would be located in areas that will be reclassified as non-attainment areas. Non-attainment areas must develop regulations designed to bring the areas into attainment.
It is possible that some of our manufacturing facilities are located in areas that will be reclassified as non-attainment areas. Non-attainment areas must develop regulations designed to bring the areas into attainment.
Dividends on Common Stock On November 14, 2017, our board of directors approved a dividend policy to pay quarterly cash dividends to holders of our common stock.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Form 10-K. 41 Table of Contents Dividends on Common Stock On November 14, 2017, our board of directors approved a dividend policy to pay quarterly cash dividends to holders of our common stock.
Price fluctuations in our selling prices and key costs have a significant effect on our financial performance. The markets for most of these commodities are cyclical and are primarily affected by economic uncertainties, industry operating rates, supply-related disruptions, transportation constraints or disruptions, net import and export activity, inventory levels in various distribution channels, and seasonal demand patterns.
The markets for most of these commodities are cyclical and are primarily affected by economic uncertainties, industry operating rates, supply-related disruptions, transportation constraints or disruptions, net import and export activity, trade policies, inventory levels in various distribution channels, and seasonal demand patterns. For further discussion of commodity price risk, refer to "Item 1A.