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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 For the quarterly period ended July 1, 2017
 
OR
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

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Commission file number: 1-32383
 
 
 
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
Delaware
77-0627356
(State of Incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
4300 Wildwood Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia
30339
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(770) 953-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer o
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company þ
 
 
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
Emerging growth company o
(If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
                                                                                             
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of August 10, 2017 there were 9,098,221 shares of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. common stock, par value $0.01, outstanding.





BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended July 1, 2017
 
INDEX
 
PAGE 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Net sales
$
474,001

 
$
509,011

 
$
902,609

 
$
983,337

Cost of sales
413,455

 
451,624

 
787,629

 
868,354

Gross profit
60,546

 
57,387

 
114,980

 
114,983

Operating expenses (income):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Selling, general, and administrative
49,012

 
52,678

 
101,925

 
107,855

Gains from sales of property

 
(384
)
 
(6,700
)
 
(761
)
Depreciation and amortization
2,253

 
2,396

 
4,616

 
4,871

Total operating expenses
51,265

 
54,690

 
99,841

 
111,965

Operating income
9,281

 
2,697

 
15,139

 
3,018

Non-operating expenses (income):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest expense
5,367

 
6,250

 
10,610

 
13,457

Other expense (income), net

 
135

 
(2
)
 
(237
)
Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
3,914

 
(3,688
)
 
4,531

 
(10,202
)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
676

 
(544
)
 
709

 
(913
)
Net income (loss)
$
3,238

 
$
(3,144
)
 
$
3,822

 
$
(9,289
)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
$
0.36

 
$
(0.35
)
 
$
0.42

 
$
(1.05
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
0.35

 
$
(0.35
)
 
$
0.42

 
$
(1.05
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net income (loss)
$
3,238

 
$
(3,144
)
 
$
3,822

 
$
(9,289
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Foreign currency translation, net of tax
2

 
34

 
14

 
306

Amortization of unrecognized pension loss, net of tax
268

 
223

 
536

 
447

Pension curtailment, net of tax
(592
)
 
(12,185
)
 
(592
)
 
(12,185
)
Total other comprehensive loss
(322
)
 
(11,928
)
 
(42
)
 
(11,432
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
$
2,916

 
$
(15,072
)
 
$
3,780

 
$
(20,721
)
 
See accompanying Notes.
 


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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
July 1, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Assets:
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash
$
4,777

 
$
5,540

Receivables, less allowances of $2,701 and $2,733, respectively
167,570

 
125,857

Inventories, net
220,677

 
191,287

Other current assets
20,228

 
23,126

Total current assets
413,252

 
345,810

Property and equipment:
 

 
 

Land and land improvements
30,703

 
34,609

Buildings
84,772

 
80,131

Machinery and equipment
75,036

 
72,122

Construction in progress
358

 
3,104

Property and equipment, at cost
190,869

 
189,966

Accumulated depreciation
(103,926
)
 
(101,644
)
Property and equipment, net
86,943

 
88,322

Other non-current assets
12,089

 
10,005

Total assets
$
512,284

 
$
444,137

Liabilities:
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts payable
$
96,363

 
$
82,735

Bank overdrafts
22,296

 
21,696

Accrued compensation
6,047

 
8,349

Current maturities of long-term debt, net of discount of $415 and $201, respectively
56,585

 
29,469

Other current liabilities
13,892

 
12,092

Total current liabilities
195,183

 
154,341

Non-current liabilities:
 

 
 

Long-term debt, net of discount of $1,997 and $2,544, respectively
270,185

 
270,792

Pension benefit obligation
32,879

 
34,349

Other non-current liabilities
39,432

 
14,496

Total liabilities
537,679

 
473,978

Stockholders’ deficit:
 

 
 

Common Stock, $0.01 par value, Authorized - 20,000,000 shares, Issued and Outstanding - 9,098,221 and 9,031,263, respectively
91

 
90

Additional paid-in capital
258,548

 
257,972

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(36,693
)
 
(36,651
)
Accumulated stockholders’ deficit
(247,341
)
 
(251,252
)
Total stockholders’ deficit
(25,395
)
 
(29,841
)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit
$
512,284

 
$
444,137


See accompanying Notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Net cash used in operating activities
$
(54,491
)
 
$
(25,943
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Property and equipment investments
(189
)
 
(344
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
27,598

 
2,197

Net cash provided by investing activities
27,409

 
1,853

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Repayments on revolving credit facilities
(172,932
)
 
(282,371
)
Borrowings from revolving credit facilities
227,654

 
308,673

Principal payments on mortgage
(28,976
)
 
(9,431
)
Increase in cash held in escrow related to the mortgage
1,490

 
9,118

Other, net
(917
)
 
(1,467
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
26,319

 
24,522

 
 
 
 
(Decrease) increase in cash
(763
)
 
432

Cash, beginning of period
5,540

 
4,808

Cash, end of period
$
4,777

 
$
5,240


See accompanying Notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
July 1, 2017
(Unaudited)
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted (“GAAP”) in the United States (“U.S.”) for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Annual Report on Form 10-K”) for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
New Accounting Standards
Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In May 2014,  the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)”, which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 605, Revenue Recognition. The new revenue recognition standard requires entities to recognize revenue in a way that depicts the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective on January 1, 2018. We have elected to adopt the revenue recognition standard in the first quarter of 2018 with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings. We have substantially completed our assessment of the new revenue recognition guidance. Based upon current interpretations, we do not anticipate the adoption of this standard to have a material impact on our financial statements, aside from adding expanded disclosures.
Deferred Gains on Sale and Leaseback Transactions
We amortize deferred gains on the sale and leaseback of real property under operating leases over the lives of these leases. The amortization of these gains is recorded as a reduction to rent expense. We amortize the deferred gains on the sale and leaseback of real property under capital leases over the lease term in proportion to the amortization of the leased asset (i.e. on a straight-line basis) as a reduction of selling, general, and administrative expense. Amortization of all deferred gain was immaterial for the three and six months ended July 1, 2017.
Upon adoption of ASU 2016-02, “Leases,” which we plan to adopt effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the transition provisions of this accounting standard will allow us to continue to amortize the deferred gains on sale-leaseback transactions currently classified as capital leases, while the remaining deferred gain of approximately $1.6 million at the transition date pertaining to the sole sale-leaseback transaction accounted for as an operating lease will be reclassified to stockholders’ equity at that date.
2. Employee Benefits
The following table shows the components of net periodic pension cost (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Service cost
$
183

 
$
252

 
$
366

 
$
504

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
1,178

 
1,271

 
2,356

 
2,542

Expected return on plan assets
(1,584
)
 
(1,551
)
 
(3,168
)
 
(3,102
)
Amortization of unrecognized loss
268

 
223

 
536

 
447

Net periodic pension cost
$
45

 
$
195

 
$
90

 
$
391

During the first six months of fiscal 2017, we renegotiated our collective bargaining agreement with a unionized location. This collective bargaining agreement covers a number of specific items such as wages, medical coverage, and certain other benefit programs, including pension plan participation. As a result of this renegotiation, a significant percentage of the participants in the plan are no longer accruing future years of service, which triggered a curtailment. As a result of the curtailment, we performed a revaluation of plan assets and liabilities. The pension benefit obligation decreased $1.5 million as a result of changes in valuation assumptions; primarily, an increase in the balance of plan assets. The overall increase in plan

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asset valuation was partially offset by a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive income of $0.6 million as a result of a decrease in the discount rate, which was recorded in other comprehensive loss on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). No intraperiod income tax effect was required to be recorded as a result of the curtailment.
Multiemployer Pension Plans
During the first quarter of fiscal 2017, we entered into a new collective bargaining agreement with the Lumber Employees Local 786 union at our Chicago facility. As a result, we provided for a withdrawal from the related multi-employer pension plan, and, accordingly, recorded an estimated $4.5 million withdrawal liability on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet in “other non-current liabilities,” and recorded an offsetting non-cash expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in “selling, general, and administrative” costs. In the second quarter of fiscal 2017, we reassessed our estimate of the withdrawal liability and recorded an additional $1.0 million to the aforementioned liability and expense accounts. Unless a lump sum payment is mutually agreed-upon, we would expect the liability to be paid over a 20-year period, with payments substantially similar on a total annual basis to those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Item 8, Note 9, for the year ended December 31, 2016. However, we are currently negotiating a final determination of liability with the Plan’s trustees, and may consider alternative arrangements, such as a lump sum or partial lump sum payment, in exchange for a lower liability.
3. Assets Held for Sale and Net Gain on Disposition
We currently have designated two unoccupied properties as held for sale, due to strategic initiatives. At the time of designation as “held for sale,” we ceased recognizing depreciation expense on these assets. As of July 1, 2017, two properties were designated as held for sale, and as of December 31, 2016, four properties had been designated as held for sale. During that six months, two properties were sold, as further described below. As of July 1, 2017, and December 31, 2016, the net book value of total assets held for sale was $0.8 million and $2.7 million, respectively, and was included in “other current assets” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We are actively marketing the remaining two properties that are designated as held for sale.
For the six months ended July 1, 2017, we sold two non-operating distribution facilities previously designated as “held for sale,” and a parcel of excess land (the “Property Sales”). We recognized a gain of $6.7 million in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations as a result of the Property Sales.
4. Fair Value Disclosure
To determine the fair value of our mortgage, we use a discounted cash flow model. We believe the mortgage fair value valuation to be Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as the valuation model has inputs that are observable for substantially the full term of the liability. As of July 1, 2017, the carrying amount and fair value of our mortgage was $97.8 million and $100.8 million, respectively. The difference between the book value and the fair value is derived from the difference between the period-end market interest rate and the stated rate of our fixed-rate mortgage. The fair value of our debt is not indicative of the amounts at which we could settle our debt.
5. Other Non-Current Liabilities

The following table shows the components of other non-current liabilities (in millions):
 
July 1, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Capital leases - real estate
$
7.9

 
$

Deferred gain on sale-leaseback transactions
11.2

 

Capital leases - logistics equipment
7.0

 
8.6

Other
13.3

 
5.9

Total
$
39.4

 
$
14.5

6. Earnings per Share
We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, excluding unvested restricted shares. We calculate diluted earnings per share by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the dilutive effect of outstanding share-based awards, including restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance shares, and stock options. Antidilutive common stock equivalents excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the quarter and year to date during fiscal 2017 include all outstanding options and performance shares, and an immaterial number of restricted stock units.

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The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share data):
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016(1)
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016(1)
Net income (loss)
$
3,238

 
$
(3,144
)
 
$
3,822

 
$
(9,289
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted shares outstanding
9,055

 
8,895

 
9,011

 
8,886

Dilutive effect of share-based awards
135

 

 
130

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
9,190

 
8,895

 
9,141

 
8,886

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per share
$
0.36

 
$
(0.35
)
 
$
0.42

 
$
(1.05
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
$
0.35

 
$
(0.35
)
 
$
0.42

 
$
(1.05
)
(1) Basic and diluted earnings per share are equivalent for the three and six months ended July 2, 2016, due to net losses for those periods.
7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive income (loss) is a measure of income which includes both net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) results from items deferred from recognition into our Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss). Accumulated other comprehensive loss is separately presented on our Consolidated Balance Sheets as part of common stockholders’ deficit.
The changes in balances for each component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss for the six months ended July 1, 2017, were as follows (in thousands):
 
Foreign currency, net
of tax
 
Defined
benefit pension
plan, net of tax
 
Other,
net of tax
 
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
December 31, 2016, beginning balance
$
660

 
$
(37,523
)
 
$
212

 
$
(36,651
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (1)
14

 
(56
)
 

 
(42
)
July 1, 2017, ending balance, net of tax
$
674

 
$
(37,579
)
 
$
212

 
$
(36,693
)
(1) 
For the six months ended July 1, 2017, the actuarial loss recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as a component of net periodic pension cost was significantly offset by the effect of pension curtailment (see Note 2). There was no intraperiod income tax allocation and the deferred tax benefit was fully offset by a valuation allowance.
8. Liquidity and ASU 2014-15
As of July 1, 2017, we had outstanding borrowings of $231.3 million and excess availability of $74.2 million under the terms of the revolving credit facility, including the Tranche A Loan (together, the “revolving credit facility”), based on qualifying inventory and accounts receivable.
A portion of our debt is classified as “Current maturities of long-term debt” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of July 1, 2017, since it is due within the next twelve months. These amounts consist of a $55.0 million principal reduction of our mortgage, which is due by July 1, 2018, and $2.0 million commitment reduction of the Tranche A Loan. We are actively engaged in marketing certain of our real estate holdings in sale and leaseback transactions in order to meet the principal reduction date specified by our mortgage loan.
As stated in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Note 1, the FASB previously issued ASU 2014-15, which is codified in Accounting Standards Codified (“ASC”) 205, “Presentation of Financial Statements,” which requires footnote disclosures concerning, among other matters, an entity’s ability to repay its obligations through normal operational or other sources over the twelve months following the date of financial statement issuance. We have adopted this accounting standard, as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Note 15. As stated above, our mortgage requires a principal payment of $55.0 million due no later than July 1, 2018. We note that our plans and intentions to satisfy this obligation include sale and leaseback transactions, as well as potentially refinancing the mortgage. Additionally, our revolving credit facility, the entire balance of which is stated

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above, is due on July 15, 2018. As we have in the past, we expect to extend or refinance the revolving credit facility. However, there can be no assurance that we could extend or refinance our debt on terms that are favorable or acceptable to us, or at all.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The information contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) has been derived from our historical financial statements and is intended to provide information to assist you in better understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations. This MD&A section should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This MD&A section is not a comprehensive discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, but rather updates disclosures made in the aforementioned filing.
The discussion below contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance, liquidity levels or achievements, and may contain the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “will be,” “will likely continue,” “will likely result” or words or phrases of similar meaning. All of these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management that, although believed by us to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors outside of our control; that may cause our business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties may include those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the SEC, and other factors, some of which may not be known to us. We operate in a changing environment in which new risks can emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all of these risks, nor can it assess the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause our business, strategy, or actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Factors you should consider that could cause these differences include, among other things:
changes in the prices, supply and/or demand for products which we distribute;
inventory management and commodities pricing;
new housing starts and inventory levels of existing homes for sale;
general economic and business conditions in the U.S.;
acceptance by our customers of our privately branded products;
financial condition and creditworthiness of our customers;
supply from our key vendors;
reliability of the technologies we utilize;
activities of competitors;
changes in significant operating expenses;
fuel costs;
risk of losses associated with accidents;
exposure to product liability claims;
changes in the availability of capital and interest rates;
adverse weather patterns or conditions;
acts of cyber intrusion;
variations in the performance of the financial markets, including the credit markets; and
other factors described herein and in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the SEC.
Given these risks and uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Executive Level Overview
Background
We are a leading distributor of building and industrial products in the U.S. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and we operate our distribution business through a broad network of distribution centers. We operate in many major metropolitan areas in the U.S. We distribute products in two principal categories: structural products and specialty products. Structural products include plywood, oriented strand board, rebar and remesh, lumber and other wood products primarily used for structural support, walls, and flooring in construction projects. Structural products represented approximately 45% of our second quarter of fiscal 2017 net sales. Specialty products include roofing, insulation, moulding, engineered wood, vinyl products (used primarily in siding), and metal products (excluding rebar and remesh). Specialty products accounted for approximately 55% of our second quarter of fiscal 2017 net sales. 
Industry Conditions
Many of the factors that cause our operations to fluctuate are seasonal or cyclical in nature. Our operating results have historically been closely aligned with the level of residential housing starts in the U.S. At any time, the demand for new homes is dependent on a variety of factors, including job growth, changes in population and demographics, the availability and cost of mortgage financing, the supply of new and existing homes and, importantly, consumer confidence. Since 2011, the U.S. housing market has shown steady improvement. Our opinion is that this trend will continue in the long term, and that we are well-positioned to support our customers.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth our results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016:
 
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2017
 
% of
Net
Sales
 
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016
 
% of
Net
Sales
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net sales
$
474,001

 
100.0%
 
$
509,011

 
100.0%
Gross profit
60,546

 
12.8%
 
57,387

 
11.3%
Selling, general, and administrative
49,012

 
10.3%
 
52,678

 
10.3%
Gains from sales of property

 
—%
 
(384
)
 
(0.1)%
Depreciation and amortization
2,253

 
0.5%
 
2,396

 
0.5%
Operating income
9,281

 
2.0%
 
2,697

 
0.5%
Interest expense
5,367

 
1.1%
 
6,250

 
1.2%
Other expense, net

 
—%
 
135

 
—%
Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
3,914

 
0.8%
 
(3,688
)
 
(0.7)%
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
676

 
0.1%
 
(544
)
 
(0.1)%
Net income (loss)
$
3,238

 
0.7%
 
$
(3,144
)
 
(0.6)%

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The following table sets forth our results of operations for the first six months of fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016:
 
First Six Months of Fiscal 2017
 
% of
Net
Sales
 
First Six Months of Fiscal 2016
 
% of
Net
Sales
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net sales
$
902,609

 
100.0%
 
$
983,337

 
100.0%
Gross profit
114,980

 
12.7%
 
114,983

 
11.7%
Selling, general, and administrative
101,925

 
11.3%
 
107,855

 
11.0%
Gains from sales of property
(6,700
)
 
(0.7)%
 
(761
)
 
(0.1)%
Depreciation and amortization
4,616

 
0.5%
 
4,871

 
0.5%
Operating income
15,139

 
1.7%
 
3,018

 
0.3%
Interest expense
10,610

 
1.2%
 
13,457

 
1.4%
Other income, net
(2
)
 
—%
 
(237
)
 
—%
Income (loss) before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
4,531

 
0.5%
 
(10,202
)
 
(1.0)%
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
709

 
0.1%
 
(913
)
 
(0.1)%
Net income (loss)
$
3,822

 
0.4%
 
$
(9,289
)
 
(0.9)%

The following table sets forth net sales by product category versus comparable prior periods:
 
Quarter Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Sales by category
(In millions)
Structural products
$
214

 
$
202

 
$
405

 
$
390

Specialty products
264

 
314

 
503

 
606

Other (1)
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
(5
)
 
(13
)
Total net sales
$
474

 
$
509

 
$
903

 
$
983

(1) 
“Other” includes unallocated allowances and discounts.
The following table sets forth gross profit and gross margin percentages by product category versus comparable prior periods:
 
Quarter Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
Gross profit by category
(Dollars in millions)
Structural products
$
19

 
$
19

 
$
37

 
$
36

Specialty products
40

 
40

 
75

 
80

Other (1)
2

 
(2
)
 
3

 
(1
)
Total gross profit
$
61

 
$
57

 
$
115

 
$
115

Gross margin % by category
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Structural products
8.7
%
 
9.5
%
 
9.2
%
 
9.4
%
Specialty products
15.3
%
 
12.8
%
 
14.9
%
 
13.2
%
Total gross margin %
12.8
%
 
11.3
%
 
12.7
%
 
11.7
%
(1) 
“Other” includes unallocated allowances and discounts.


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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net sales and gross profit to the non-GAAP measures of adjusted same-center net sales and adjusted same-center gross profit versus comparable prior periods (1):
 
Quarter Ended
 
Six Months Ended

July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
July 1, 2017
 
July 2, 2016
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Net sales
$
474,001

 
$
509,011

 
$
902,609

 
$
983,337

Less: non-GAAP adjustments

 
58,222

 

 
112,893

Adjusted same-center net sales
$
474,001

 
$
450,789

 
$
902,609

 
$
870,444

Adjusted year-over-year percentage increase - sales
5.1
%
 
 
 
3.7
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit
$
60,546

 
$
57,387

 
$
114,980

 
$
114,983

Less: non-GAAP adjustments

 
224

 

 
5,959

Adjusted same-center gross profit
$
60,546

 
$
57,163

 
$
114,980

 
$
109,024

(1)
The schedule presented above includes a reconciliation of net sales and gross profit excluding the effect of operational efficiency initiatives; specifically, facility closures and the SKU rationalization initiative. These operational efficiency initiatives were substantially complete as of December 31, 2016. The above schedule is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP, and is not intended to present a superior measure of the financial condition from those determined under GAAP. Adjusted sales and adjusted gross profit as used herein, are not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculation.
We believe adjusted net sales and adjusted gross profit are helpful in presenting comparability across periods without the effect of our operational efficiency initiatives. We also believe that these non-GAAP metrics are used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in their evaluation of our company, to illustrate the effects of these initiatives. We compensate for the limitations of using non-GAAP financial measures by using them to supplement GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends affecting the business than using GAAP results alone.
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2017 Compared to Second Quarter of Fiscal 2016
Net sales.  For the second quarter of fiscal 2017, net sales decreased by 6.9%, or $35.0 million, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2016. The decrease in sales was largely driven by operational consolidation resulting from distribution center closures in fiscal 2016, and SKU rationalization, as our adjusted same-center net sales increased by approximately $23.2 million. The overall sales decrease for the quarter-over-quarter comparative period was primarily due to a decrease in specialty product sales, partially offset by a slight increase in structural product sales.
Gross profit and gross margin.  For the second quarter of fiscal 2017, gross profit dollars increased by $3.2 million, or 5.5%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2016. Gross profit increased in the second quarter of fiscal 2017 due to increased margin on specialty products, slightly offset by margin decreases in structural products. Gross margin percentage increased by 150 basis points to 12.8%, primarily due to margin percentage increases on specialty products.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses.  The decrease of 7.0%, or $3.7 million, for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2016, is primarily related to reductions in payroll and related costs, due to a reduction in force in the prior year in connection with distribution center closures, which also resulted in decreases in property taxes, as well as decreases in general maintenance and repair costs.
Interest expense, net. For the second quarter of fiscal 2017, net interest expense decreased by $0.9 million, or 14.1%, compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2016. This net decrease in interest expense for the comparable fiscal quarter primarily was attributable to the reduced debt balance on our interest-only mortgage loan. The principal balance on our fixed-rate mortgage loan decreased by approximately $61.0 million to $97.8 million as of July 1, 2017, from $158.8 million as of July 2, 2016.

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First Six Months of Fiscal 2017 Compared to First Six Months of Fiscal 2016
Net sales.  For the first six months of fiscal 2017, net sales decreased by 8.2%, or $80.7 million, compared to the first six months of fiscal 2016. The year-over-year six month decrease in sales was primarily driven by planned closures of distribution centers in fiscal 2016, and SKU rationalization, as same center sales increased by $32.2 million for the comparable six month period, an increase of 3.7%. While sales prices increased on both structural and specialty items, comparable unit volumes were relatively flat in the year-over-year period.
Gross profit and gross margin.  For the first six months of fiscal 2017, gross profit dollars were essentially flat. Total gross margin percentage increased 100 basis points over the comparable prior year period, which was driven largely by a 1.7% increase in specialty product gross margin, offset by a 20 basis point decrease in structural product margin.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses.  The decrease of $5.9 million for the six months of fiscal 2017, compared to the first six months of fiscal 2017, is primarily related to reductions in payroll and related costs, due to a reduction in force in the prior year in connection with distribution center closures, which also resulted in a decrease in general maintenance and repair costs. These overall cost decreases were slightly offset by an increase in strategic costs, year-over-year, as during the first six months of fiscal 2017, we incurred $5.5 million in pension expense as a result of our withdrawal from a multi-employer pension plan, compared to $3.3 million of refinancing related costs in fiscal 2016.
Interest expense, net. For the first six months of fiscal 2017, net interest expense decreased by $2.8 million, or 21.2%, compared to the first six months of fiscal 2016. This net decrease in interest expense was attributable to our substantially reduced debt balances. The principal balance on our fixed-rate mortgage loan decreased by approximately $61.0 million to $97.8 million as of July1, 2017, from $158.8 million as of July 2, 2016. Our principal balance decreased by $15.5 million on the Credit Agreement during that same period, to $231.3 million as of July 1, 2017, while LIBOR-based interest rates pertaining to the Credit Agreement increased by approximately 80 basis points as of July 1, 2017 to approximately 5.0%, compared to approximately 4.2% as of July 2, 2016.
Seasonality
We are exposed to fluctuations in quarterly sales volumes and expenses due to seasonal factors common in the building products distribution industry. The first and fourth fiscal quarters are typically our slowest quarters, due to the impact of poor weather on the construction market. Our second and third fiscal quarters are typically our strongest quarters, reflecting a substantial increase in construction, due to more favorable weather conditions. Our accounts receivable and payable generally peak in the fiscal second quarter, along with inventory, which also generally peaks in the fiscal second quarter in anticipation of the summer building season.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We expect our primary sources of liquidity to be cash flows from sales in the normal course of our operations and borrowings under our revolving credit facility. We expect that these sources will fund our ongoing cash requirements for the foreseeable future, as we expect to extend or refinance our revolving credit facility (see Item 1, Note 8). We believe that sales in the normal course of our operations and amounts currently available from our revolving credit facility and other sources will be sufficient to fund our routine operations and working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months.
Mortgage
As of July 1, 2017, the balance on our mortgage loan was $97.8 million. During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, we paid approximately $1.6 million in principal on the mortgage, primarily from proceeds resulting from the sale of excess land sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2017. The mortgage is secured by owned distribution facilities. Our mortgage lender has a first priority pledge of the equity in the Company’s subsidiaries which hold the real property that secures the mortgage loan.
As modified on March 24, 2016, our mortgage is due on July 1, 2019. We pre-paid in its entirety a $60.0 million principal reduction which was due no later than July 1, 2017. The remaining principal reductions include a $55.0 million principal payment due no later than July 1, 2018, with the remaining balance due no later than July 1, 2019. We may perform sale and leaseback transactions on certain of our properties in order to meet the remaining scheduled principal payments, or we may consider other financing options. The mortgage requires monthly interest-only payments, at an annual interest rate of 6.35%.
Revolving Credit Facility
As of July 1, 2017, we had outstanding borrowings of $231.3 million and excess availability of $74.2 million under the terms of the revolving credit facility, which includes borrowings of $14.0 million under the Tranche A Loan.

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On August 4, 2006, we entered into the revolving credit facility, as later amended, most recently on November 3, 2016. This amendment to the revolving credit facility extended the maturity date of the revolving credit facility to July 15, 2018, reduced the revolving loan limit by $15.0 million to $335.0 million, and reduced the Tranche A Loan limit by $4.0 million to $16.0 million. Furthermore, the amendment required maintenance of a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.2 to 1.0 in the event our excess availability falls below $32.5 million through March 31, 2017; and the amendment currently requires maintenance of an excess availability of the greater of a defined range, adjusted on a seasonal basis, of $36.0 million to $42.0 million and an amount equal to 12.5% of the lesser of (a) the sum of the borrowing base and the Tranche A Loan borrowing base or (b) the maximum credit.
The Tranche A Loan limit shall be subject to automatic commitment reductions depending on the time of year, with the balance due and payable by July 15, 2018; provided, that all scheduled commitment reductions on or after August 1, 2017, will be subject to satisfaction of certain conditions including a minimum excess availability threshold of at least $50.0 million after giving effect to any payment required after giving effect to such reduction. If a scheduled commitment reduction is prohibited due to not satisfying those conditions, the required excess availability covenant shall be increased by the amount of any such prohibited commitment reduction.
We were in compliance with all covenants under the revolving credit facility as of July 1, 2017.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities for the first six months of fiscal 2017 was $54.5 million, compared to net cash used in operating activities of $25.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2016. Accounts receivable increased by $41.7 million during the first six months of fiscal 2017, compared to an increase of $43.0 million in the first six months of the prior fiscal year. This year-over-year comparative decrease in accounts receivable primarily was due to a decrease in overall sales due to closed distribution centers. Inventory increased by $29.4 million in the first six months of fiscal 2017, which reflects the seasonality of our business, as we enter into the historical peak selling season.
Investing Activities
Net cash provided by investing activities for the first six months of fiscal 2017 was $27.4 million compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $1.9 million in the first six months of fiscal 2016. Our cash provided by investing activities primarily was related to the sales of certain distribution facilities.
In the future, we may perform further sale and lease back transactions of certain of our owned properties.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities of $26.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2017, primarily reflected seasonal net borrowings on our revolving credit facility of $54.7 million, offset by principal payments on our mortgage loan of $29.0 million. We may consider further financing transactions in the future, including transactions involving our real estate. Additionally, we expect to extend or refinance the revolving credit facility.

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Operating Working Capital
Selected financial information (in thousands)
 
July 1, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
July 2, 2016
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash
$
4,777

 
$
5,540

 
$
5,240

Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts
167,570

 
125,857

 
181,623

Inventories, net
220,677

 
191,287

 
214,802

Other current assets
20,228

 
23,126

 
28,562

Total current assets
$
413,252

 
$
345,810

 
$
430,227

 
 
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 

 
 

 
 
Accounts payable
$
96,363

 
$
82,735

 
$
96,830

Bank overdrafts
22,296

 
21,696

 
17,330

Accrued compensation
6,047

 
8,349

 
6,829

Current maturities of long-term debt, net of discount
56,585

 
29,469

 
62,653

Other current liabilities
13,892

 
12,092

 
12,942

Total current liabilities
$
195,183

 
$
154,341

 
$
196,584

 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating working capital
$
274,654

 
$
220,938

 
$
296,296

Operating working capital is an important measurement we use to determine the efficiencies of our operations and our ability to readily convert assets into cash. Operating working capital is defined as current assets less current liabilities plus the current portion of long-term debt. Management of operating working capital helps us monitor our progress in meeting our goals to maximize our return on working capital assets.
Our operating working capital requirements reflect the seasonal nature of our business. Operating working capital of $274.7 million at July 1, 2017, compared to $220.9 million as of December 31, 2016, increased on a net basis of $53.7 million as a result of the seasonal nature of our business, which resulted in a $41.7 million increase in accounts receivable and an increase in inventory of $29.4 million, offset by an increase in accounts payable of $13.6 million.
Operating working capital decreased from July 2, 2016, to July 1, 2017, by $21.6 million, primarily driven by decreases in accounts receivable of $14.1 million, which reflected the decrease in sales compared to the prior year, as a result of closures of distribution centers during fiscal 2016. Additionally, other current assets decreased by $8.3 million, primarily reflecting the removal of the net book value of “held for sale” properties, as most of our properties held for sale were sold during the period.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make judgments and estimates that affect the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies from the information provided in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
As stated in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, disclosures for Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” are not required, as we are a Smaller Reporting Company.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management performed an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q, under the supervision of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting. 

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
During the second quarter of fiscal 2017, there were no material changes to our legal proceedings as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Additionally, we are, and from time to time may be, a party to routine legal proceedings incidental to the operation of our business. The outcome of any pending or threatened proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results, or cash flows, based on our current understanding of the relevant facts. Legal expenses incurred related to these contingencies are generally expensed as incurred.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, as filed with the SEC.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
 
 
 
Exhibit
Number 
 

Description
 
 
 
10.1
 
Employment Agreement between BlueLinx Corporation and Shyam K. Reddy, dated May 3, 2017.

 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.1*
 
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.2*
 
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
101
 
The following financial information from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended April 2, 2016, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (“XBRL”): (i) Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, (ii) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (iv) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
 
 
 
 
*
Exhibit is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
 
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
Date: August 10, 2017
By:
/s/ Susan C. O’Farrell
 
 
 
Susan C. O’Farrell
 
 
 
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Principal Accounting Officer
 


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