Form 8-K Amendment

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K/A

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 25, 2013

 

 

TREX COMPANY, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-14649   54-1910453

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

160 Exeter Drive

Winchester, Virginia

  22603-8605
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (ZIP Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (540) 542-6300

Not Applicable

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

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EXPLANATORY NOTE:    This Amended Report on Form 8-K/A is being filed to replace the draft Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and the draft Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows which were inadvertently filed earlier this morning with the final Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet and the final Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows attached herewith. The revised press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On October 25, 2013 Trex Company, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. A copy of such press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained in this report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be filed for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Trex Company herewith files the following exhibit:

 

Exhibit

  

Description of Exhibit

99.1    Press release dated October 25, 2013

 

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SIGNATURE

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

 

    TREX COMPANY, INC.
Date: October 25, 2013    

/s/ James E. Cline

    James E. Cline
    Chief Financial Officer

 

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

LOGO

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Contact:    James Cline
      Chief Financial Officer
      540-542-6300
      Harriet Fried
      LHA
      212-838-3777

Trex Company Announces Third-Quarter 2013 Results

 

    Net Sales of $72 Million

 

    $23 Million in Charges Recognized in the Quarter

 

    $25 Million Share Buyback Program Completed

 

    New $30 Million Share Buyback Announced

WINCHESTER, Va. – October 25, 2013 – Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TREX), the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing products, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

Net sales for the third quarter of 2013 totaled $72.2 million compared to net sales of $70.8 million for the 2012 third quarter, an increase of 2%. The Company reported a net loss of $15.3 million, or $0.91 per diluted share, for the 2013 period compared to a net loss of $14.3 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the prior-year period. During the 2013 third quarter, the Company recognized $22.9 million of non-operating charges, consisting of a $1.8 million charge related to market share expansion and resetting its prices for certain products as the Company transitions its product offerings exclusively to Transcend® technology; a $20.0 million increase to its warranty reserve for decking material manufactured at its Nevada plant prior to 2007; and a $1.1 million charge related to subleased office space in Dulles, Virginia. During the 2012 third quarter, the Company recognized a $20 million increase to its warranty reserve and $0.5 million related tax charge.

Excluding these charges, net sales and earnings per share would have been $74.0 million and $0.45, respectively, for the 2013 third quarter compared to net sales and earnings per share of $70.8 million and $0.36, respectively, in the 2012 period.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company reported net sales of $278.7 million compared to net sales of $261.2 million for the 2012 period, an increase of 6.7%. The Company reported net income of $19.5 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared to net income of $6.3 million or $0.37 per diluted share for the 2012 period. During the 2013 period, the Company recognized $24.8 million of non-operating charges, consisting of the adjustments noted above and a $2.0 million charge related to the mold class action that was recorded earlier in the year. During the 2012 period, the Company recognized $21.0 million in increases to the warranty reserve, net of taxes, and $0.7 million of severance charges.


Excluding these charges, net sales and earnings per share would have been $280.5 million and $2.57 respectively for the 2013 nine-month period compared to net sales and earnings per share of $261.2 million and $1.70 respectively for the 2012 nine-month period.

Chairman, President and CEO Ronald W. Kaplan commented, “The market’s response to our expanded line-up of high-performance decking and railing products continues to be enthusiastic, resulting in third-quarter sales exceeding our revenue guidance. Our sales success was masked by a $1.8 million charge that supports a significant sales growth opportunity moving forward. This charge is an investment in the future as we completely transition from our prior-generation wood-plastic composite products to our comprehensive and innovative second-generation high-performance decking and railing products. We will couple this with a revamped pricing strategy and expanded support for our business partners. This plan is a key element of our strategy to advance Trex’s industry-leading market share.

“Operationally, it was another solid quarter for Trex. Our operating gross margin was strong despite operating at seasonally lower levels of capacity utilization and our underlying EPS was better than anticipated at $0.45 per share.

“To further advance our industry leading market share, we are continuing to expand our distribution network. In the last couple of weeks, we added three major East Coast distributors, significantly increasing our presence in this strategically important region. We expect sales growth from our expansion strategies with all classes of customers to occur over the next several years with 2014 benefiting by $40 million to $60 million.”

Mr. Kaplan concluded, “As we position ourselves for 2014, we are confident in Trex’s core strategies of providing a best-in-class product platform, growing our distribution presence, leveraging our low-cost manufacturing capabilities and expanding our brand reach. For the fourth quarter of 2013, we expect net sales of approximately $50 million, an increase of approximately 9% over the prior-year period.”

Third Quarter Share Repurchase Program

The Company completed its $25 million share repurchase program announced in the third quarter. Under the plan the Company repurchased 561,255 shares of its common stock at an average cost of $44.54 per share.

New Common Share Repurchase Program

The Company announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new Common Share Repurchase Plan of up to $30 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock over approximately a four- month period.

Because the repurchases under the Plan are subject to certain pricing parameters, there is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares that will be repurchased under the Plan, or that there will be any repurchases pursuant to the Plan. In addition, the stock repurchase program may be suspended, extended or terminated by the Company at any time without prior notice.

 

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Third-Quarter2013 Conference Call and Webcast Information

Trex will hold a conference call to discuss its third-quarter 2013 results on Friday, October 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. ET. To participate in the live call by telephone, please dial 706-634-1218 or 888-803-7566 and reference conference ID #72626351. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available in the Investor Relations section of the Trex Company website at trex.com.

For those who cannot listen to the live broadcast, an audio replay of the earnings call will be available on the Trex website for 30 days.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release regarding the Company’s expected future performance and condition constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company’s actual operating results to differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties include the extent of market acceptance of the Company’s products; the costs associated with the development and launch of new products and the market acceptance of such new products; the sensitivity of the Company’s business to general economic conditions; the impact of weather-related demand fluctuations on inventory levels in the distribution channel and sales of the Company’s products; the Company’s ability to obtain raw materials at acceptable prices; the Company’s ability to maintain product quality and product performance at an acceptable cost; the level of expenses associated with product replacement and consumer relations expenses related to product quality; and the highly competitive markets in which the Company operates. Documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by the Company, including in particular its latest annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, discuss some of the important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About Non-GAAP Measures

To supplement the condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company uses the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP net sales and non-GAAP earnings per share. A supplementary schedule has been provided with the press release that reconciles GAAP and Non-GAAP measures for selected items. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.

The Company defines non-GAAP earnings per share as net income before certain charges detailed in this release divided by weighted average basic or diluted shares outstanding, as aplicable. The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making purposes and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company also believes that investors and analysts benefit from referring to these non-GAAP financial measures in assessing the performance and expectations of the Company’s future performance.

For more information on the reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures for selected items, please see the two tables titled “Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP For Selected Items” for the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2012 and 2013 at the end of this release.

 

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About Trex Company

Trex Company is the world’s largest manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing, with more than 20 years of product experience. Stocked in more than 6,000 retail locations throughout the world, Trex® outdoor living products offer a wide range of style options with fewer ongoing maintenance requirements than wood, as well as a truly environmentally responsible choice. For more information, visit trex.com.


TREX COMPANY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2013     2012     2013      2012  

Net sales

   $ 72,249      $ 70,819      $ 278,680       $ 261,199   

Cost of sales

     72,098        68,673        199,747         190,043   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     151        2,146        78,933         71,156   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     15,375        15,836        58,609         55,304   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

     (15,224     (13,690     20,324         15,852   

Interest expense, net

     70        153        531         8,863   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (15,294     (13,843     19,793         6,989   

Provision for income taxes

     4        469        298         650   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (15,298   $ (14,312   $ 19,495       $ 6,339   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (0.91   $ (0.86   $ 1.15       $ 0.40   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     16,830,106        16,677,159        16,886,355         15,910,300   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (0.91   $ (0.86   $ 1.13       $ 0.37   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     16,830,106        16,677,159        17,253,455         17,011,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (15,298   $ (14,312   $ 19,495       $ 6,339   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 


Trex Company, Inc.

Reconciliations of GAAP and Non-GAAP

For Selected Items

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

3 Months Ended September 30,

Amounts In Thousands

 

          2013     2012  

GAAP Income (loss) from Operations

      ($ 15,224   ($ 13,690

Non-GAAP Adjustments

       

Business Expansion Charge(1)

  

Net sales

   $ 1,800      $ 0   

Increase to Warranty Reserve(2)

  

Cost of sales

   $ 20,000      $ 20,000   

Corporate Office Sublet Charge(3)

  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 1,066      $ 0   

Mold Class Action Provision(4)

  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 79      $ 0   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Non-GAAP Adjustments

      $ 22,945      $ 20,000   

Non-GAAP Income (loss) from Operations

      $ 7,721      $ 6,310   

2013 Non-GAAP Adjustments include: (1) a $1.8M charge related to business expansion (Net sales), (2) a $20.0M charge to the previously established warranty reserve (Cost of sales), (3) a $1.1M charge in connection with its sublet of corporate office space in Dulles, Va. (Selling, general and administrative expenses) and (4) a $0.1M provision for the mold class action (Selling, general and administrative expenses)

2012 Non-GAAP Adjustments include: (2) a $20M charge to the previously established warranty reserve (Cost of sales).

 

 

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation

9 Months Ended September 30,

Amounts In Thousands

 

          2013      2012  

GAAP Income (loss) from Operations

      $ 20,324       $ 15,852   

Non-GAAP Adjustments

        

Business Expansion Charge(1)

  

Net sales

   $ 1,800       $ 0   

Increase to Warranty Reserve(2)

  

Cost of sales

   $ 20,000       $ 21,487   

Corporate Office Sublet Charge(3)

  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 1,066       $ 0   

Mold Class Action Provision(4)

  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 1,970       $ 0   

Severance Charge(5)

  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   $ 0       $ 673   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Non-GAAP Adjustments

      $ 24,836       $ 22,160   

Non-GAAP Income (loss) from Operations

      $ 45,160       $ 38,012   

2013 Non-GAAP Adjustments include: (1) a $1.8M charge related to business expansion (Net sales), (2) a $20.0M charge to the previously established warranty reserve (Cost of sales), (3) a $1.1M charge in connection with its sublet of corporate office space in Dulles, Va. (Selling, general and administrative expenses), and (4) a $2.0M provision for the mold class action (Selling, general and administrative expenses)

2012 Non-GAAP Adjustments include: (2) a $21.5M charge to the previously established warranty reserve (Cost of sales) and (5) and a $0.7M severance charge (Selling, general and administrative expenses).


TREX COMPANY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     30-Sep-13     31-Dec-12  

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 19,583      $ 2,159   

Accounts receivable, net

     24,024        26,542   

Inventories

     11,177        17,521   

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     1,741        2,188   

Income taxes receivable

     1,006        435   

Deferred income taxes

     3,874        3,792   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     61,405        52,637   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     100,425        104,425   

Goodwill and other intangibles

     10,544        10,550   

Other assets

     1,081        1,003   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 173,455      $ 168,615   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 6,673      $ 11,161   

Accrued expenses

     23,051        18,818   

Accrued warranty

     9,000        7,500   

Line of credit

     —          5,000   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     38,724        42,479   

Deferred income taxes

     4,444        7,353   

Non-current accrued warranty

     34,040        21,487   

Other long-term liabilities

     2,436        3,310   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     79,644        74,629   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 17,239,580 and 17,010,493 shares issued and 16,678,325 and 17,010,493 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively

     172        170   

Additional paid-in capital

     103,966        98,638   

Retained earnings (deficit)

     14,673        (4,822

Treasury stock, at cost, 561,255 shares

     (25,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     93,811        93,986   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 173,455      $ 168,615   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


TREX COMPANY, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2013     2012  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES

    

Net income

   $ 19,495      $ 6,339   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     12,444        18,351   

Other non-cash charges

     40        4,178   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

     21,686        31,508   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 53,665      $ 60,376   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES

   $ (8,717   $ (5,563
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES

   $ (27,524   $ (56,839
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 17,424      $ (2,026

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

   $ 2,159      $ 4,526   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 19,583      $ 2,500