Lp reports fourth quarter and year end 2010 results
Nashville, tenn.--(business wire)--louisiana-pacific corporation (lp) (nyse: lpx) reported today results for the fourth quarter and year ended december 2010, which included the following: total sales for the fourth quarter of $316 million were up 14 percent versus a year ago and up 30 percent for the full year at $1.4 billion. losses from continuing operations were $2 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2010 and $32 million, or $0.25 per diluted share for the year. adjusted loss (non-gaap) from continuing operations was $16 million, or $0.12 per diluted share for the fourth quarter and $25 million for the full year, or $0.20 per diluted share. adjusted ebitda from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was $0.2 million and $82 million for the full year. “lp recorded positive adjusted ebitda in the fourth quarter, a testament to our operational improvements and outstanding execution by our sales force,” said chief executive officer rick frost. “while we have not yet seen much improvement in housing starts, we have been able to take advantage of the improving repair and remodel market, international opportunities and strengthening siding sales.” fourth quarter results for the quarter ended december 31, 2010, lp reported net sales of $316 million, up from $277 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. for the fourth quarter, the company reported a loss from operations of $18 million as compared to a loss in the fourth quarter of 2009 of $51 million. adjusted ebitda from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $0.2 million compared to a loss of $20 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. for the fourth quarter of 2010, lp reported a loss from continuing operations of $2 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to a loss from continuing operations of $47 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2009. year end results for the year ended december 31, 2010, lp reported net sales of $1.4 billion, up from $1.1 billion in 2009. for the year ended 2010, the company reported a loss from operations of $8 million as compared to a loss in 2009 of $133 million. adjusted ebitda from continuing operations for the year was income of $82 million compared to a loss of $44 million for 2009. for 2010, lp reported a loss from continuing operations of $32 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, as compared to a loss of $117 million, or $1.06 per diluted share, for 2009. oriented strand board (osb) segment lp’s osb segment manufactures and distributes osb structural panel products. lp is currently operating eight facilities and has indefinitely curtailed two other facilities due to market conditions. the osb segment reported net sales for the fourth quarter of 2010 of $127 million, up 11 percent compared with $114 million of net sales in the fourth quarter of 2009. for the fourth quarter of 2010, the osb segment reported an operating loss of $13 million compared with an operating loss of $17 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. for the fourth quarter, adjusted ebitda from continuing operations for this segment was a loss of $3 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2009 loss of $8 million. for the fourth quarter of 2010 as compared to the fourth quarter of 2009, sales volumes were up 6 percent and sales price increased by 4 percent. the increase in sales price accounted for approximately a $4 million increase in both operating results and adjusted ebitda from continuing operations. slightly offsetting the improvement in operating results was the increase in our canadian dollar denominated manufacturing costs due to the strengthening of the canadian dollar and certain costs associated with our joint venture. for the full year, osb reported sales of $603 million, up 47 percent from the prior year and had operating income of $26 million compared to an operating loss of $65 million in 2009. adjusted ebitda for 2010 was $64 million compared to a loss of $29 million in 2009. 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 $103 million in the fourth quarter of 2010, an increase of 18 percent from $87 million in the year-ago fourth quarter. for the fourth quarter of 2010, the siding segment reported operating income of $12 million compared to $5 million in the year-ago quarter. for the fourth quarter, lp reported $16 million in adjusted ebitda from continuing operations, an increase of $7 million as compared to the fourth quarter of 2009. for the full year, siding reported sales of $428 million, up 13 percent from the prior year and had operating income of $51 million compared to $29 million in 2009. adjusted ebitda for 2010 was $70 million compared to $48 million in 2009. engineered wood products segment (ewp) the ewp segment is comprised of i-joist (ij), laminated veneer lumber and laminated strand lumber (lvl and lsl). ewp segment sales in the fourth quarter of 2010 totaled $49 million, up 11 percent from $44 million in the year-ago quarter. operating losses decreased 40 percent to $6 million for the fourth quarter of 2010 from $9 million for the fourth quarter of 2009. for the fourth quarter, lp reported a loss of $2 million in adjusted ebitda from continuing operations in this segment, an improvement of $4 million as compared to fourth quarter of 2009. for the full year, ewp reported sales of $192 million, up 22 percent from the prior year and an operating loss of $21 million compared to an operating loss of $33 million in 2009. adjusted ebitda for 2010 was a loss of $8 million compared to a loss of $20 million in 2009. company outlook frost concluded, “looking into 2011, we see housing starts improving by 15-20% and anticipate continued recovery of repair and remodeling activity. as an organization, we will remain agile to respond to changes in the demand as the year progresses.” about lp louisiana-pacific corporation is a leading manufacturer of quality engineered wood building materials including osb, structural framing products, and exterior siding for use in residential, industrial and light commercial construction. from manufacturing facilities in the u.s., canada, chile and brazil, lp products are sold to builders and homeowners through building materials distributors and dealers and retail home centers. founded in 1973, lp is headquartered in nashville, tennessee and traded on the new york stock exchange under lpx. visit www.lpcorp.com, for additional information on the company as well as a 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. loss before income taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates loss from continuing operations excluding (gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets, other operating credits and charges, net; gain (loss) on early debt extinguishment realized gain on sale of long term investments and other than temporary investment impairment $ (15.5 ) $ (39.7 ) $ (25.3 ) $ (114.6 ) calculation of loss from continuing operations excluding (gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets, and other operating credits and charges, net, (gain) loss on early debt extinguishment, realized gain on sale of long term investments and other than temporary investment impairment: provision (benefit) for income taxes on above items (1) (1) calculated based upon marginal tax rate of 38.7% and excluding other than temporary impairment associated with equity investment. loss before taxes and equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: (increase) decrease in restricted cash under letters of credit/credit facility requirements net borrowings under revolving credit lines and short-term notes payable year ended december 31, oriented strand board, million square feet 3/8" basis (1) oriented strand board, million square feet 3/8" basis (produced by wood-based siding mills) (1) includes volumes produced by joint venture operations or under sales arrangements and sold to lp.
