Boise Cascade(BCC) - 2024 Q3 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - Income from operations for Q3 2024 was $117.4 million, down from$185.6 million in Q3 2023, representing a decrease of 36.7%[112] - Total sales for Q3 2024 were $1,713.7 million, a decline from$1,834.4 million in Q3 2023, marking a decrease of 6.6%[119] - Total sales decreased by $120.7 million, or 7$1,713.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1,834.4 million for the same period in 2023[124] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, total sales decreased by$37.2 million, or 1%, to $5,156.8 million compared to$5,194.0 million for the same period in the prior year[124] - Segment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, decreased by $75.1 million to$197.9 million from $273.0 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to lower EWP and plywood sales prices and higher wood fiber and conversion costs[136] Segment Performance - In the Wood Products segment, income decreased by$45.7 million to $53.9 million due to lower engineered wood products (EWP) and plywood sales prices, as well as higher conversion costs[112] - The Building Materials Distribution (BMD) segment saw income decrease by$22.3 million to $74.8 million, driven by increased selling and distribution expenses and depreciation and amortization expenses of$10.0 million and $5.1 million, respectively[112] - Wood Products segment sales decreased by$61.3 million, or 12%, to $453.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, driven by lower plywood sales prices of 13$102.8 million, or 6%, to $1,567.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, with commodity sales down 12$22.3 million to $74.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, driven by increased selling and distribution expenses and a decrease in gross margin[137] Cost and Expenses - Material costs, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for Q3 2024 were$1,375.7 million, accounting for 80.3% of sales, compared to 78.6% in Q3 2023[119] - Depreciation and amortization expenses increased to $36.9 million in Q3 2024 from$31.5 million in Q3 2023[119] - Materials, labor, and other operating expenses decreased by $66.5 million, or 5$1,375.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024[129] - Average composite panel prices were 19% lower for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year[124] - Average composite lumber prices decreased by 13% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in the prior year[124] Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of Q3 2024 were $761.6 million, with total available liquidity of$1,157.3 million, while outstanding debt was $450.0 million[113] - For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash provided by operations was$343.8 million, a decrease of $177.4 million compared to$521.1 million in the same period in 2023, primarily due to an increase in working capital[148] - The company used $135.8 million for purchases of property and equipment during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to$99.3 million in the same period in 2023[150] - Financing activities used $391.6 million of cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, including$220.5 million in common stock dividend payments and $158.5 million for stock repurchases[153] - As of September 30, 2024, the company had$761.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $450.0 million in debt, resulting in$1,157.3 million of available liquidity[143] Market Outlook - U.S. housing starts are forecasted to be approximately 1.35 million in 2024, down from 1.42 million in 2023, with single-family starts outpacing 2023 levels by 10%[114] - The company expects modest growth in home improvement spending in 2025, driven by the aging U.S. housing stock and elevated homeowner equity[114] Risks and Controls - The company faces risks related to commodity price fluctuations, economic conditions, and competition, which may impact future sales and profitability[116] - As of September 30, 2024, there have been no material changes in the company's exposure to market risk compared to the disclosures in the 2023 Form 10-K[165] - The company's disclosure controls and procedures were evaluated and deemed effective as of September 30, 2024, by the CEO and CFO[166] - There were no changes in the internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2024, that materially affected the reporting[167] - The company is involved in legal proceedings typical of its business operations, but does not anticipate any material adverse effects on its financial position[169] - The company uses a threshold of $1 million for disclosing environmental proceedings as per SEC regulations[170] Tax and Interest - Interest income decreased by$3.6 million to $10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to$13.8 million for the same period in 2023, primarily due to lower average balances of cash equivalents[140] - The effective income tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was 24.8%, down from 25.4% for the same period in 2023[142] Capital Expenditures - The company expects capital expenditures in 2024 to total approximately $220 million to$240 million, focusing on business improvement and efficiency projects[151]