Builders FirstSource Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Feb 20, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Feb 20, 2025
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-K
Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-02-22.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-20.
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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
During 2024 we completed a number of acquisitions for a combined $345.4 million purchase price, net of cash acquired, including the acquisitions of (i) Quality Door & Millwork, Inc. (“Quality Door”), (ii) Hanson Truss Components, Inc. (“Hanson Truss”), (iii) RPM Wood Products, Inc. (“RPM”), (iv) Schoeneman Bros. Company (“Schoeneman”), (v) TRSMI, LLC (“TRSMI”), (vi) Western Truss & Components (“Western Truss”), (vii) CRi SoCal (“CRi”), (viii) Wyoming Millwork Co. (“Wyoming Millwork”), (ix) Sunrise Wood Designs, LLC (“Sunrise Wood Designs”), (x) Reno Truss, Inc. (“Reno Truss”), (xi) High Mountain Door and Trim, Inc. (“High Mountain”), (xii) Douglas Lumber, Kitchens and Home Center (“Douglas Lumber”), and (xiii) Kleet Lumber (“Kleet Lumber”).
Current report
On January 2, 2025, we completed our previously announced acquisition of Alpine Lumber Company, the largest independently operated supplier of building materials in Colorado and northern New Mexico. Alpine serves the Colorado Front Range, western Colorado and northern New Mexico through its 21 operating locations and provides a broad product range, including prefabricated trusses and wall panels and millwork. On February 3, 2025, we completed the acquisition of O.C. Cluss Lumber, a lumber and building supplies provider in southwestern Pennsylvania, western Maryland and northern West Virginia.
Current report
On February 29, 2024, the Company completed a private offering of $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior unsecured notes due 2034 (“6.375% 2034 notes”) at an issue price equal to 100% of par value. The net proceeds from the offering were used to pay related transaction fees and expenses, repay indebtedness outstanding under the Revolving Facility and for general corporate purposes.
Current report
Executive Officer Transition
Current report
On September 19, 2024, the Company’s board of directors appointed Peter Jackson as the Company’s next President & Chief Executive Officer and member of its board of directors, effective November 6, 2024. Mr. Jackson previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company since January 2021 and as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since November 2016. Mr. Jackson succeeded Dave Rush, who served as President and Chief Executive Officer since November 2022 and retired after 25 years of dedicated service to the Company, effective November 6, 2024. Mr. Rush will remain on the Company’s board of directors and continue as a special advisor to the Company to ensure a smooth transition. Additionally, the Company’s board of directors appointed Pete Beckmann, Senior Vice President, as Chief Financial Officer to succeed Mr. Jackson, effective November 6, 2024. Mr. Beckmann previously served as Senior Vice President, Financial Planning &Analysis of the Company since January 2021 and has been with the Company and legacy companies since 1999, serving in finance roles of increasing responsibility.
Current report
(1) Manufactured products and windows, doors and millwork are collectively referred to as total value-added products.
Current report
We experienced decreased net sales in our manufactured products categories primarily due to a continued normalization in multi-family and commodity deflation. Our windows, doors, and millwork sales declined primarily due to price normalization. For the comparable period, specialty building products and services and lumber and lumber sheet goods sales remained relatively consistent.
Current report
Gross Margin. Gross margin decreased $0.6 billion to $5.4 billion due to decreased sales. Our gross margin percentage decreased to 32.8% in 2024 from 35.2% in 2023, a 2.4% decrease. This decrease was attributable to single-family and multi-family margin normalization.
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Previous report
Business Combinations
Previous report
During 2023 we completed a number of acquisitions for a combined $252.5 million purchase price, net of cash acquired, including the acquisitions of (i) Noltex Truss and its affiliates (“Noltex”), (ii) Builders Millwork and Supply, Inc. (“BMS”) (iii) J.B. Millworks, LLC (“JBM”), (iv) Church and Church, Inc. (“Church’s”), (v) Franks Cash and Carry, Inc. (“FCC”), (vi) Standale Lumber, LLC and Granville Lumber Co., LLC (“Standale”), and (vii) Encore Performance, LLC (“Encore”).
Previous report
On January 17 and April 3, 2023, the Company amended the Revolving facility to extend the maturity to January 17, 2028, and to include additional pricing tiers for the applicable margin.
Previous report
We experienced decreased net sales in all of our product categories primarily due to a slow-down in single-family housing starts throughout the year, resulting in a decline in core organic sales, and commodity price deflation.
Previous report
Gross Margin. Gross margin decreased $1.7 billion to $6.0 billion due to decreased sales. Our gross margin percentage increased to 35.2% in 2023 from 34.1% in 2022, a 1.1% increase. This increase was attributable to an improved product mix toward our value-add products, including recent strategic investments in multifamily value-add operations.
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We are a leading supplier and manufacturer of building materials, manufactured components and construction services to professional contractors, sub-contractors and consumers. The Company operates approximately 570 locations in 43 states across the U.S. Given the span and depth of our geographical reach, our locations are organized into three geographical divisions (East, Central, and West), which are also our operating segments. All of our segments have similar customers, products and services, and distribution methods. Due to the similar economic characteristics, categories of products, distribution methods and customers, our operating segments are aggregated into one reportable segment.
Current wording
We are a leading supplier and manufacturer of building materials, manufactured components and construction services to professional contractors, sub-contractors and consumers. The Company operates approximately 590 locations in 43 states across the U.S. Given the span and depth of our geographical reach, our locations are organized into three geographical divisions (East, Central, and West), which are also our operating segments. All of our segments have similar customers, products and services, and distribution methods. Due to the similar economic characteristics, categories of products, distribution methods and customers, our operating segments are aggregated into one reportable segment.
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We offer an integrated solution to our customers by providing manufacturing, supply, and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. Our manufactured products include our factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, as well as engineered wood that we design, cut, and assemble for each home. We also assemble interior and exterior doors into pre-hung units. Additionally, we supply our customers with a broad offering of professional grade building products not manufactured by us, such as dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, various window, door and millwork lines along with other various building products. Our full range of construction-related services includes professional installation, turn-key framing and shell construction, and spans all of our product categories.
Current wording
We offer an integrated solution to our customers by providing manufacturing, supply, and installation of a full range of structural and related building products. Our manufactured products include our factory-built roof and floor trusses, wall panels, vinyl windows, custom millwork and trim, as well as engineered wood that we design, cut, and assemble for each home. We also assemble interior and exterior doors into pre-hung units. Additionally, we supply our customers with a broad offering of professional grade building products not manufactured by us, such as dimensional lumber and lumber sheet goods, various window, door and millwork lines along with other various building products. Our full range of construction-related services includes professional installation, turn-key framing and shell construction, and spans all of our product categories. We also offer digital solutions through our Paradigm subsidiary, including drafting, estimating, quoting, and virtual home design services.
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Manufactured Products. Manufactured products consist of wood floor and roof trusses, wall panels, and engineered wood.
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Manufactured Products. Manufactured products consist of wood floor and roof trusses, wall panels, engineered wood and our Ready-Frame® framing system.
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Specialty Building Products and Services. Specialty building products and services consist of various products, including vinyl, composite and wood siding, exterior trim, metal studs, cement, roofing, insulation, wallboard, ceilings, cabinets, and hardware. This category also includes services such as turn-key framing, shell construction, design assistance and professional installation of products spanning all of our product categories. We also offer software products through our Paradigm subsidiary, including drafting, estimating, quoting, and virtual home design services, which provide software solutions to retailers, distributors, manufacturers and homebuilders that help them boost sales, reduce costs, and become more competitive.
Current wording
Specialty Building Products and Services. Specialty building products and services consist of various products, including vinyl, composite and wood siding, exterior trim, metal studs, cement, roofing, insulation, wallboard, ceilings, cabinets, and hardware. This category also includes services such as turn-key framing, shell construction, design assistance and professional installation of products spanning all of our product categories. We also offer software products through our Paradigm subsidiary, including drafting, estimating, quoting, and virtual home design services, which provide digital solutions to retailers, distributors, manufacturers and homebuilders that help them boost sales, reduce costs, and become more competitive.
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Homebuilding Industry and Market Competition. Our business is driven primarily by the residential new construction market and the residential repair and remodel market, which are in turn dependent upon a number of factors, including demographic trends, interest rates, consumer confidence, employment rates, housing affordability, household formation, land development costs, the availability of skilled construction labor, rising inflationary pressures, mortgage markets and the health of the economy. Many factors have impacted and may continue to impact our sales and gross margins, including continued consolidation within the building products supply industry, increased competition for homebuilder business, supply chain constraints and cyclical fluctuations in commodity prices. Moreover, our industry remains highly fragmented and competitive, and we will continue to face significant competition from local and regional suppliers. As various current market dynamics, including inflationary pressures, mortgage rate increases and shifts in housing affordability improve, industry forecasters, including the National Association of Home Builders (“NAHB”), expect to see housing demand increase in the near-term. Despite recent tempered market conditions, we believe the housing industry remains underbuilt and that there are several meaningful trends that indicate U.S. housing demand will continue to be strong over the long-term, including the aging of housing stock and normal population growth due to immigration and birthrate exceeding death rate.
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Homebuilding Industry and Market Competition. Our business is driven primarily by the residential new construction market and the residential repair and remodel market, which are in turn dependent upon a number of factors, including demographic trends, interest rates, consumer confidence, employment rates, housing affordability, household formation, land development costs, the availability of skilled construction labor, rising inflationary pressures, mortgage markets and the health of the economy. Many factors have impacted and may continue to impact our sales and gross margins, including continued consolidation within the building products supply industry, increased competition for homebuilder business, supply chain constraints and cyclical fluctuations in commodity prices. Moreover, our industry remains highly fragmented and competitive, and we will continue to face significant competition from local and regional suppliers. As various current market dynamics, including inflationary pressures, mortgage rates and housing affordability shift, industry forecasters, including the National Association of Home Builders (“NAHB”), expect to see housing demand increase in the near-term. Despite recent tempered market conditions, we believe the housing industry remains underbuilt and that there are several meaningful trends that indicate U.S. housing demand will continue to be strong over the long-term, including the aging of housing stock and normal population growth due to immigration and birthrate exceeding death rate.
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Targeting Large Production Homebuilders. The homebuilding industry continues to undergo consolidation, and the larger homebuilders continue to increase their market share. We expect that trend to continue as larger homebuilders have better liquidity and land positions relative to the smaller, less capitalized homebuilders. Our focus is on maintaining relationships and market share with these customers while balancing the competitive pressures we face in servicing large homebuilders with certain profitability expectations. Additionally, we have been successful in expanding our custom homebuilder base while maintaining acceptable credit standards.
Current wording
Targeting Large Production Homebuilders. The homebuilding industry continues to undergo consolidation, and the larger homebuilders continue to increase their market share. We expect that trend to continue as larger homebuilders have better liquidity and land positions relative to the smaller, less capitalized homebuilders. Our focus is on maintaining relationships and market share with these customers while balancing the competitive pressures we face in servicing large homebuilders with certain profitability expectations. Additionally, we continue to focus on expanding our custom homebuilder base while maintaining acceptable credit standards.
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Multifamily and Light Commercial Business. Our primary focus has been on single-family residential new construction and the repair and remodel end market. However, through recent acquisitions we have expanded our operational footprint in the multifamily market, predominantly five-story and smaller, wood construction, and the light commercial market, growing our value-add components and millwork product offerings in this end market. We will continue to identify opportunities for profitable growth in these areas.
Current wording
Multi-family and Light Commercial Business. Our primary focus has been on single-family residential new construction and the repair and remodel end market. However, through recent acquisitions we have expanded our operational footprint in the multi-family market, predominantly five-story and smaller, wood construction, and the light commercial market, growing our value-added components and millwork product offerings in this end market. We will continue to identify opportunities for profitable growth in these areas.
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Use of Prefabricated Components. Homebuilders are increasingly using prefabricated components in order to realize increased efficiency, overcome skilled construction labor shortages and improve quality. Shortening cycle time from start to completion is a key imperative of the homebuilders during periods of strong consumer demand. As the availability of skilled construction labor remains limited, we continue to see the demand for prefabricated components increasing within the residential new construction market.
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Use of Prefabricated Components. Homebuilders are increasingly using prefabricated components in order to realize increased efficiency, overcome skilled construction labor shortages and improve quality. Shortening cycle times from start to completion is a key imperative of the homebuilders during periods of strong consumer demand. As the availability of skilled construction labor remains limited, we continue to see the demand for prefabricated components increasing within the residential new construction market.
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Economic Conditions. Economic changes both nationally and locally in our markets impact our financial performance. The building products supply industry is highly dependent upon new home construction and, to a lesser extent, repair and remodel activities, and is subject to cyclical market changes. Our operations are subject to fluctuations arising from changes in supply and demand, national and local economic conditions, labor costs and availability, competition, government regulation, trade policies, rising inflation and other factors that affect the homebuilding industry, such as demographic trends, increasing interest rates, housing starts, the high cost of land development, employment levels, consumer confidence, and the availability of credit to homebuilders, contractors, and homeowners. Disruptions and uncertainties as a result of a number of unforeseen environmental, social, economic or other factors, may have a significant impact on our future operating results.
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Economic Conditions. Economic changes both nationally and locally in our markets impact our financial performance. The building products supply industry is highly dependent upon new home construction and, to a lesser extent, repair and remodel activities, and is subject to cyclical market changes. Our operations are subject to fluctuations arising from changes in supply and demand, national and local economic conditions, labor costs and availability, competition, government regulation, trade policies (including with respect to tariffs on imported goods), inflation and other factors that affect the homebuilding industry, such as demographic trends, interest rates, housing starts, the high cost of land development, employment levels, consumer confidence, and the availability of credit to homebuilders, contractors, and homeowners. Disruptions and uncertainties as a result of a number of unforeseen environmental, social, economic or other factors, may have a significant impact on our future operating results.
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These acquisitions further expand our market footprint and provide additional operations in our value-add product categories and our multifamily customer segment and are further described in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K.
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These acquisitions further expand our market footprint and provide additional operations in our value-added product categories and are further described in Notes 3 and 16 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K.
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On February 21, 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, inclusive of the approximately $200 million remaining outstanding in the prior share repurchase plan authorized in April 2023.
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On February 21, 2024, the Company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock, inclusive of the approximately $200 million remaining outstanding in the prior share repurchase plan authorized in April 2023. Share repurchases under this program were completed in May 2024.
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Under share repurchase programs authorized by the board of directors since August 2021, the Company has repurchased a total of 87.1 million shares of common stock, or 42.2% of the Company’s total shares outstanding, at an average price of $70.27, inclusive of fees and taxes, including 17.8 million shares of common stock at an average price of $100.49, inclusive of fees and taxes, in 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $200.5 million authorization remaining under its current share repurchase program.
Current wording
Under share repurchase programs authorized by the board of directors since August 2021, the Company has repurchased a total of 95.9 million shares of common stock, or 46.5% of the Company’s total shares outstanding, at an average price of $79.56, inclusive of fees and taxes, including 8.9 million shares of common stock at an average price of $170.74, inclusive of fees and taxes, in 2024. As of December 31,2024, the Company had $500.0 million authorization remaining under its current share repurchase program.
Previous wording
These transactions are described further in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K. Collectively, these transactions have extended our debt maturity. From time to time, based on market conditions and other factors and subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company may repurchase or call our notes, repay debt, repurchase shares of our common stock or otherwise enter into transactions regarding its capital structure.
Current wording
This transaction is described further in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K. From time to time, based on market conditions and other factors and subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company may repurchase or call our notes, repay debt, repurchase shares of our common stock or otherwise enter into transactions regarding its capital structure.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, actual U.S. total housing starts for the year ended December 31, 2023, were 1.4 million, a decrease of 9.0% compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Actual U.S. single-family housing starts for the year ended December 31, 2023, were 0.9 million, a decrease of 6.0% compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. A composite of third-party sources, including the NAHB, are forecasting 1.4 million U.S. total housing starts and 1.0 million U.S. single-family housing starts for 2024, which is relatively flat and an increase of 4.7%, respectively, from 2023. In addition, in its September 2023 semi-annual forecast, the Home Improvement Research Institute (“HIRI”) forecasted sales in the professional repair and remodel end market to increase 1.3% in 2024 compared to 2023.
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According to the U.S. Census Bureau, actual U.S. total housing starts for the year ended December 31, 2024, were 1.4 million, a decrease of 3.9% compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. Actual U.S. single-family housing starts for the year ended December 31, 2024, were 1.0 million, an increase of 6.5% compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. A composite of third-party sources, including the NAHB, are forecasting 1.4 million U.S. total housing starts and 1.0 million U.S. single-family housing starts for 2025, which are relatively flat from 2024. In addition, in its September 2024 semi-annual forecast, the HIRI forecasted sales in the professional repair and remodel end market to increase 3.2% in 2025 compared to 2024.
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We believe the long-term outlook for the housing industry is positive and that the housing industry remains underbuilt due to growth in the underlying demographics compared to historical new construction levels. However, uncertainty around interest rates and inflation may continue to dampen near-term housing industry demand as homes are less affordable for consumers, investors and builders. We believe we are well-positioned to take advantage of the construction activity in our markets and to increase our market share, which may include strategic acquisitions. We will continue to focus on working capital by closely monitoring the credit exposure of our customers, remaining focused on maintaining the right level of inventory and by working with our vendors to improve payment terms. We strive to achieve the appropriate balance of short-term expense control while maintaining the expertise and capacity to grow the business as market conditions expand.
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We believe the long-term outlook for the housing industry is positive and that the housing industry remains underbuilt due to growth in the underlying demographics compared to historical new construction levels. However, uncertainty around interest rates and inflation may continue to pressure near-term housing industry demand as homes are less affordable for consumers, investors and builders. We believe we are well-positioned to take advantage of the construction activity in our markets and to increase our market share, which may include strategic acquisitions. We will continue to focus on working capital by closely monitoring the credit exposure of our customers, remaining focused on maintaining the right level of inventory and by working with our vendors to improve payment terms. We strive to achieve the appropriate balance of short-term expense control while maintaining the expertise and capacity to grow the business as market conditions expand.
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Net Sales. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $17.1 billion, a 24.8% decrease from net sales of $22.7 billion for 2022. Net sales decreased primarily as a result of a core organic sales decrease of 17.3% and a commodity price deflation decrease of 11.1%, partially offset by sales growth from acquisitions of 3.6%.
Current wording
Net Sales. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $16.4 billion, a 4.1% decrease from net sales of $17.1 billion for 2023. Net sales decreased primarily as a result of a core organic sales decrease of 5.1% due to a continued normalization in the multi-family customer segment and declines in the single-family customer segment as home size and complexity decrease, while commodity price deflation decreased net sales by another 1.8%. These decreases were partially offset by increases in net sales from acquisitions and increased selling days of 2.1% and 0.7%, respectively.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $0.1 billion, or 3.5%. This decrease in expenses was primarily due to decreased variable compensation costs related to decreased sales and profitability, and reduced expense related to customer reserves, partially offset by additional operating expenses from locations acquired within the last twelve months.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $48.2 million, or 1.3%. This decrease in expenses was primarily due to decreased variable compensation costs related to decreased sales and profitability, and reduced intangible amortization expense, partially offset by additional operating expenses from locations acquired within the last twelve months and asset write-offs.
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As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 22.4% from 17.5% in 2022. This increase was primarily due to decreased cost leverage on lower net sales during the period.
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As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 23.1% from 22.4% in 2023. This increase was primarily due to decreased cost leverage on lower net sales during the period.
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Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net was $192.1 million in 2023, a decrease of $6.3 million from 2022. Interest expense decreased primarily due to the $27.4 million loss on extinguishment recognized in 2022, partially offset by higher debt balances and average interest rates in 2023 compared to 2022.
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Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net was $207.7 million in 2024, an increase of $15.6 million from 2023. Interest expense increased primarily due to higher debt balances and average interest rates in 2024 compared to 2023, partially offset by interest income received in 2024.
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Income Tax Expense. We recorded income tax expense of $443.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to income tax expense of $822.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2022, a decrease of $378.9 million, driven by a decrease in income before income taxes in the current period. Our effective tax rate was 22.4% in 2023 and 23.0% in 2022. Our effective tax rate was favorably affected in 2023 by the impact of federal and state tax credits on decreased tax expense.
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Income Tax Expense. We recorded income tax expense of $309.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to income tax expense of $443.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $134.0 million, driven by a decrease in income before income taxes in the current period. Our effective tax rate was 22.3% in 2024 which was relatively flat compared to the 22.4% in 2023.
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As of December 31, 2023, we had $464.0 million in outstanding borrowings under our Revolving facility and our net excess borrowing availability was $1.3 billion after being reduced by outstanding letters of credit of $70.3 million. Excess availability must equal or exceed a minimum specified amount, currently $180.0 million, or we are required to meet a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1:00 to 1:00. We were not in violation of any covenants or restrictions imposed by any of our debt agreements at December 31, 2023.
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As of December 31, 2024, we had no outstanding borrowings under our Revolving Facility and our net excess borrowing availability was $1.6 billion after being reduced by outstanding letters of credit of $0.1 billion. Excess availability must equal or exceed a minimum specified amount, currently $171.4 million, or we are required to meet a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00 to 1.00. We were not in violation of any covenants or restrictions imposed by any of our debt agreements at December 31, 2024.
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Our liquidity at December 31, 2023, was $1.3 billion, which consists of net borrowing availability under the Revolving facility and cash on hand.
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Our liquidity at December 31, 2024, was $1.8 billion, which consists of net borrowing availability under the Revolving Facility and cash on hand.
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Cash provided by operating activities was $2.3 billion in 2023 compared to cash provided by operating activities of $3.6 billion in 2022. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was largely the result of a decrease in net income in 2023 of $1.2 billion.
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Cash provided by operating activities was $1.9 billion in 2024 compared to cash provided by operating activities of $2.3 billion in 2023. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was largely the result of a decrease in net income in 2024 of $0.5 billion.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the prior year ended December 31, 2022, the Company used cash to invest $0.3 billion less, primarily due to $0.4 billion less spent on acquisitions, offset by $0.1 billion more as a net investment in property, plant and equipment.
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For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company used $42.4 million more cash to invest compared to the prior year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to $97.8 million more spent on acquisitions, offset by $63.0 million less as a net investment in property, plant and equipment.
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Cash used in financing activities was $1.7 billion in 2023 which consisted primarily of $1.8 billion in repurchases of common stock, partially offset by $0.2 billion in net borrowings on the Revolving facility. Cash used in financing activities was $2.6 billion for 2022 which consisted primarily of $2.6 billion in repurchases of common stock, $0.6 billion to redeem the outstanding 6.75% senior secured notes due 2027 (“2027 notes”), and net paydowns on the Revolving facility of $0.3 billion, offset by net proceeds from the issuance of $0.7 billion of 6.375% senior unsecured notes due 2032 (“6.375% 2032 notes”) and the issuance $0.3 billion of 4.25% senior unsecured notes due 2032 (“4.25% 2032 notes,” and together with the 6.375% 2032 notes, the “2032 notes”).
Current wording
Cash used in financing activities was $1.1 billion in 2024 which consisted primarily of $1.5 billion for repurchases of common stock and $0.5 billion net payments on the Revolving Facility, offset by a net $1.0 billion received for the issuance of the 6.375% 2034 notes. Cash used in financing activities was $1.7 billion for 2023 which consisted primarily of $1.8 billion in repurchases of common stock, partially offset by $0.2 billion in net borrowings on the Revolving Facility.
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These transactions are described in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K.
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These debt transactions are described in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K.
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Capital expenditures vary depending on prevailing business factors, including current and anticipated market conditions. Historically, capital expenditures have, for the most part, remained at relatively low levels in comparison to the operating cash flows generated during the corresponding periods. We expect our 2024 capital expenditures to be in the range of $400 million to $500 million primarily related to rolling stock, equipment and facility expansion and improvements to support our operations.
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Capital expenditures vary depending on prevailing business factors, including current and anticipated market conditions. Historically, capital expenditures have, for the most part, remained at relatively low levels in comparison to the operating cash flows generated during the corresponding periods. We expect our 2025 capital expenditures to be in the range of $350 million to $450 million primarily related to rolling stock, equipment and facility expansion and improvements to support our operations.
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Goodwill represents the excess of the amount we paid to acquire businesses over the estimated fair value of tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired, less liabilities assumed. At December 31, 2023, our goodwill balance was $3.6 billion, representing 33.9% of our total assets.
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Goodwill represents the excess of the amount we paid to acquire businesses over the estimated fair value of tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired, less liabilities assumed. At December 31, 2024, our goodwill balance was $3.7 billion, representing 34.8% of our total assets.
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Significant information and assumptions utilized in estimating future cash flows for quantitative goodwill impairment analyses include projections of revenue growth utilizing publicly available industry information such as lumber commodity prices and housing start forecasts developed by industry forecasters, including the NAHB. Expected future profitability reflects current headcount levels and cost structure and are flexed in future years based upon historical trends at various revenue levels. Long-term growth was based on terminal value earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples to reflect the relevant expected acquisition prices. The discount rate used is intended to reflect the weighted average cost of capital for a potential market participant and includes all risks of ownership and the associated risks of realizing the stream of projected future cash flows. Decreasing the long-term growth EBITDA multiple or increasing the discount rate would not have changed the results of our impairment testing.
Current wording
Significant information and assumptions utilized in estimating future cash flows for quantitative goodwill impairment analyses include projections of revenue growth utilizing publicly available industry information such as lumber commodity prices and housing start forecasts developed by industry forecasters, including the NAHB. Expected future profitability reflects current headcount levels and cost structure and are flexed in future years based upon historical trends at various revenue levels. Long-term growth was based on terminal value EBITDA multiples to reflect the relevant expected acquisition prices. The discount rate used is intended to reflect the weighted average cost of capital for a potential market participant and includes all risks of ownership and the associated risks of realizing the stream of projected future cash flows. Decreasing the long-term growth EBITDA multiple or increasing the discount rate would not have changed the results of our impairment testing.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
On August 5, 2024, the Company’s board of directors authorized a new repurchase plan of up to $1.0 billion of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock.