LP reports Q2 net income of US$94.1M, up from loss of US$37.3M a year earlier, on sales up 33.8% to US$572.6M; OSB showed good earnings despite lower prices during quarter, while siding and South American business benefited from strong demand
Audrey Dixon
NASHVILLE, Tennessee
,
August 6, 2013
(press release)
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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE: LPX) reported today results for the second quarter of 2013, which included the following:
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL AND QUARTERLY DATA (Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
“This was another good quarter for LP as the U.S. housing market continues to recover,” said Curt Stevens, CEO. “While OSB prices moderated during the second quarter, this segment showed good earnings. Strong demand in Siding and South America also added to our results.”
For the second quarter of 2013, LP reported income from continuing operations of $94 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, as compared to a loss from continuing operations of $37 million, or $0.27 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012. The results for the second quarter of 2013 included a gain on acquisition of $36 million.
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD (OSB) SEGMENT
LP’s OSB segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products. The OSB segment reported net sales for the second quarter of 2013 of $306 million, an increase from $195 million of net sales in the second quarter of 2012. For the second quarter of 2013, the OSB segment reported operating income of $95 million compared to $17 million in the second quarter of 2012. For the second quarter, LP realized an increase of $80 million in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment compared to the second quarter of 2012. For the second quarter, sales volumes were higher by 2 percent and sales prices increased by 59 percent compared to the same period in 2012. The increase in sales price accounted for approximately $110 million increase in both operating results and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.
SIDING SEGMENT
LP’s Siding segment consists of LP SmartSide® siding as well as LP’s prefinished CanExel® siding line. These products are used in new construction as well as in the repair and remodeling markets. The Siding segment reported net sales of $153 million in the second quarter of 2013, an increase of 11 percent from $137 million in the year-ago second quarter. For the second quarter of 2013, the Siding segment reported operating income of $27 million compared to $19 million in the year-ago quarter. For the second quarter, LP reported $32 million in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment, an increase of $8 million compared to the second quarter of 2012. The increase in OSB sales prices sold in this segment accounted for approximately $5 million increase in both operating results and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations.
ENGINEERED WOOD PRODUCTS SEGMENT (EWP)
The EWP segment is comprised of I-Joist (IJ), Laminated Veneer Lumber and Laminated Strand Lumber (LVL and LSL). These products are principally used in new construction. EWP sales in the second quarter of 2013 totaled $61 million, an increase from $52 million reported a year ago. Operating losses were $5 million for the second quarter of 2013 compared to $3 million in the second quarter of 2012.
SOUTH AMERICA SEGMENT
The South American segment consists of OSB mills located in Chile and Brazil. South America sales in the second quarter of 2013 totaled $44 million, an increase of 4 percent from $43 million in the year-ago second quarter. For the second quarter of 2013, the South America segment reported operating income of $6 million compared to $4 million reported a year ago. For the second quarter, LP reported $9 million in adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations for this segment, an increase of $3 million compared to the second quarter of 2012.
COMPANY OUTLOOK
“Housing starts appear to have been constrained by weather, labor and financing issues in the second quarter. We will continue to be agile in our operations as the weather improves and builders address these issues. The consensus projection for housing starts for this year is a 25 percent increase over 2012, with starts projected to increase at least another 25 percent in 2014. We will be ready to respond,” concluded Stevens.
LP is a premier supplier of building materials, delivering innovative, high-quality commodity and specialty products to its retail, wholesale, homebuilding and industrial customers. Visit LP’s web site at www.lpcorp.com for additional information on the company as well as reconciliation of non-GAAP results.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains statements concerning Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's (LP) future results and performance that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The matters addressed in these statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, but not limited to, the effect of general economic conditions, including the level of interest rates and housing starts, market demand for the company's products, and prices for structural products; the availability, cost and other terms of capital; the efficiency and consequences of operations improvement initiatives and cash conservation measures; the effect of forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations; the ability to obtain regulatory approvals; and the risk of losses from fires, floods and other natural disasters. These and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements are discussed in greater detail in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
Quarter Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
2013
2012
2013
2012
Net sales
$
572.6
$
427.8
$
1,110.1
$
789.3
Income from operations
$
88.9
$
19.0
$
178.1
$
16.9
Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes and equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates
$
114.5
$
(45.5
)
$
195.9
$
(56.1
)
Non-GAAP adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations
$
59.2
$
2.8
$
117.8
$
(6.0
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$
94.2
$
(37.2
)
$
159.6
$
(48.4
)
Net income (loss)
$
94.1
$
(37.3
)
$
159.4
$
(48.6
)
Net income (loss) per share - basic
$
0.68
$
(0.27
)
$
1.15
$
(0.35
)
Net income (loss) per share - diluted
$
0.65
$
(0.27
)
$
1.10
$
(0.35
)
Average shares of stock outstanding - basic
139.1
137.0
138.8
136.8
Average shares of stock outstanding - diluted
144.1
137.0
144.3
136.8
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