UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2005

 

OR

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                to                

 

Commission file number 0-14798

 

American Woodmark Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Virginia 54-1138147

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

3102 Shawnee Drive, Winchester, Virginia 22601
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

(540) 665-9100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed

since last report)

 

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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Common Stock, no par value


 

16,504,13616,412,712 shares outstanding


Class

 as of March 7,August 31, 2005

 



AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION

 

FORM 10-Q

 

INDEX

 

      PAGE
NUMBER


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   

Item 1.

  Financial Statements   
   Consolidated Balance Sheets—JanuaryJuly 31, 2005 (unaudited) and April 30, 20042005  3
   Consolidated Statements of Income—Three months ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2005 and 2004; Nine months ended January 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)  4
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—NineThree months ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2005 and 2004 (unaudited)  5
   Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—JanuaryJuly 31, 2005 (unaudited)  6-9

Item 2.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations  10-13

Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures of Market Risk  13

Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures  13

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

   

Item 1.

  Legal Proceedings  13

Item 2.

  Changes inUnregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases13

Item 4.

Submission of Equity SecuritiesMatters to a Vote of Security Holders  14

Item 6.

  Exhibits  14

SIGNATURESSIGNATURE

  15

CERTIFICATIONS

16-18

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. 

 

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

 

  

January 31,
2005

(Unaudited)


  

April 30,
2004

(Audited)


   

July 31,
2005

(Unaudited)


  

April 30,
2005

(Audited)


 

ASSETS

          

Current Assets

          

Cash and cash equivalents

  $27,688  $29,432   $26,499  $24,406 

Customer receivables, net

   39,375   48,286 

Customer receivables

   59,257   52,877 

Inventories

   58,884   54,921    69,278   65,213 

Prepaid expenses and other

   8,165   1,515    2,315   3,268 

Deferred income taxes

   8,333   10,504    11,146   10,890 
  


 


  


 


Total Current Assets

   142,445   144,658    168,495   156,654 

Property, Plant, and Equipment – Net

   183,177   143,136 

Promotional Displays

   18,588   17,112 

Other Assets

   1,254   1,181 

Intangible Pension Assets

   964   964 

Property, plant, and equipment , net

   186,375   185,513 

Promotional displays , net

   16,110   16,740 

Other assets

   1,200   1,250 

Intangible pension asset

   1,011   1,011 
  


 


  


 


  $346,428  $307,051   $373,191  $361,168 
  


 


  


 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Current Liabilities

          

Accounts payable

  $30,695  $29,145   $37,138  $35,752 

Accrued compensation and related expenses

   26,794   32,391    29,683   30,564 

Current maturities of long-term debt

   1,026   988    1,048   1,046 

Accrued marketing expenses

   9,296   5,875    8,551   6,787 

Other accrued expenses

   6,560   6,921    11,241   8,393 
  


 


  


 


Total Current Liabilities

   74,371   75,320    87,661   82,542 

Long-Term Debt, less current maturities

   27,376   18,028 

Deferred Income Taxes

   14,502   11,402 

Long-Term Pension Liabilities

   8,155   8,155 

Other Long-Term Liabilities

   4,923   1,001 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

   29,183   29,217 

Deferred income taxes

   13,324   13,339 

Long-term pension liabilities

   16,149   16,149 

Other long-term liabilities

   4,500   4,730 

Stockholders’ Equity

          

Preferred Stock, $1.00 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued

        —     —   

Common Stock, no par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding
16,502,136 shares at January 31, 2005; 16,459,886 shares at April 30, 2004

   51,149   43,435 

Common Stock, no par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding
16,404,712 shares at July 31, 2005; 16,397,520 shares at April 30, 2005

   52,028   51,189 

Retained earnings

   173,050   156,993    182,599   176,303 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

     

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     

Minimum pension liability

   (6,921)  (6,921)   (12,178)  (12,178)

Unrealized loss on derivative contracts

   (177)  (362)   (75)  (123)
  


 


Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (12,253)  (12,301)
  


 


  


 


Total Stockholders’ Equity

   217,101   193,145    222,374   215,191 
  


 


  


 


  $346,428  $307,051   $373,191  $361,168 
  


 


  


 


 

See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

  

Three Months Ended

January 31


  

Nine Months Ended

January 31


   

Quarter Ended

July 31


 
  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

   2005

  2004

 

Net sales

  $183,175  $162,859  $569,858  $487,186   $215,564  $187,534 

Cost of sales and distribution

   148,794   129,054   453,937   385,014    178,674   148,664 
  


 


 


 


  


 


Gross Profit

   34,381   33,805   115,921   102,172    36,890   38,870 

Selling and marketing expenses

   16,623   14,447   49,154   44,886    17,813   16,126 

General and administrative expenses

   6,215   6,789   20,724   18,552    6,926   6,886 
  


 


 


 


  


 


Operating Income

   11,543   12,569   46,043   38,734    12,151   15,858 

Interest expense

   75   196   209   681    254   9 

Other income

   (143)  (58)  (295)  (210)   (263)  (55)
  


 


 


 


  


 


Income Before Income Taxes

   11,611   12,431   46,129   38,263    12,160   15,904 

Provision for income taxes

   4,528   4,781   17,990   14,933 

Income tax expense

   4,705   6,203 
  


 


 


 


  


 


Net Income

  $7,083  $7,650  $28,139  $23,330   $7,455  $9,701 
  


 


 


 


  


 


Earnings Per Share

              

Weighted average shares outstanding

              

Basic

   16,490,145   16,139,920   16,467,586   16,161,478    16,398,178   16,450,774 

Diluted

   16,989,909   16,651,232   16,896,086   16,645,360    16,723,521   16,779,794 

Net income per share

              

Basic

  $0.43  $0.48  $1.71  $1.45   $0.45  $0.59 

Diluted

  $0.42  $0.46  $1.67  $1.40   $0.45  $0.58 
  


 


 


 


  


 


Cash dividends per share

  $0.03  $0.025  $0.085  $0.075   $0.03  $0.025 
  


 


 


 


 

See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

  Nine Months Ended
January 31


   

Quarter Ended

July 31


 
  2005

  2004

   2005

  2004

 

Operating Activities

          

Net income

  $28,139  $23,330   $7,455  $9,701 

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

          

Provision for depreciation and amortization

   24,047   20,788 

Depreciation and amortization

   9,059   7,124 

Net loss on disposal of property, plant, and equipment

   95   64    8   71 

Deferred income taxes

   5,271   1,696    (271)  4,578 

Tax benefit from stock options exercised

   34   82 

Other non-cash items

   969   (91)   1,388   381 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

          

Customer receivables

   8,861   (6,677)   (7,207)  3,675 

Inventories

   (4,896)  (4,486)   (4,474)  1,578 

Prepaid expenses

   (984)  2,133 

Prepaid income taxes

   (5,622)  (441)

Other assets

   (11,588)  (14,029)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   953   (228)

Accounts payable

   1,550   2,491    1,386   1,680 

Accrued compensation and related expenses

   (5,597)  846    (881)  (3,600)

Other accrued expenses

   2,887   935    4,612   3,192 

Other

   2,381   235    (356)  —   
  


 


  


 


Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

   45,513   26,794    11,706   28,234 
  


 


  


 


Investing Activities

          

Payments to acquire property, plant, and equipment

   (54,385)  (11,896)   (6,584)  (17,444)

Grant proceeds relating to property, plant, and equipment

   4,250    —   

Proceeds from sales of property, plant, and equipment

   241    —      —     205 

Investment in promotional displays

   (2,642)  (3,966)
  


 


  


 


Net Cash Used by Investing Activities

   (49,894)  (11,896)   (9,226)  (21,205)
  


 


  


 


Financing Activities

          

Payments of long-term debt

   (2,914)   (903)   (32)  (2,664)

Proceeds from long-term debt

   12,300    —      —     12,300 

Proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock

   2,189   1,754 

Repurchase of Common Stock

   (7,537)  (2,228)

Exercises of stock options

   875   646 

Repurchase of common stock

   (738)  (2,133)

Payment of dividends

   (1,401)  (1,213)   (492)  (412)
  


 


  


 


Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities

   2,637   (2,590)

Net (Decrease) Increase In Cash And Cash Equivalents

   (1,744)  12,308 

Net Cash (Used) Provided by Financing Activities

   (387)  7,737 

Net Increase In Cash And Cash Equivalents

   2,093   14,766 

Cash And Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period

   29,432   15,512    24,406   29,432 
  


 


  


 


Cash And Cash Equivalents, End of Period

  $27,688  $27,820   $26,499  $44,198 
  


 


  


 


 

See accompanying condensed notes to consolidated financial statements

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE A—BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Certain prior amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation. Operating results for the nine-monththree-month period ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended April 30, 2005.2006. The unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2004.2005.

 

NOTE B—NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement No. 123 (revised(Revised 2004), "Share-Based Payment," which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation." Statement 123 (R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees."   Under FASB Statement No. 123 (R), all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, are to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values as of the awards’ grant date and the estimated number of awards that are expected to vest. The Company is allowed to select from three alternative transition methods, each having different reporting implications. The Company will be required to adopt this statement as of AugustMay 1, 2005.2006.  The Company is currently evaluating the three transition methods and has not yet determined the impact of adopting Statement No. 123 (R) on its results of operations or its financial position.

 

NOTE C—COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

The Company’s comprehensive income was $7.2 million$7.5 and $28.3$9.8 million for the three months and nine monthsquarters ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2005 respectively, and $7.7 million and $23.5 million for the three months and nine months ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2004, respectively. Comprehensive income differs from net income for the quarter and nine months ending Januaryquarters ended July 2005 and 2004 due to thea change in the accumulated unrealized loss on the Company’s interest rate swap agreement.

 

NOTE D—EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (inshare:

(in thousands, except per share data):amounts)

   

Quarter Ended

July 31


   2005

  2004

Numerator used for both basic and dilutive earnings per share:

        

Net income

  $7,455  $9,701

Denominator:

        

Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted average shares

   16,398   16,451

Effect of dilutive securities:

        

Stock options

   325   329
   

  

Denominator for diluted earnings per share-weighted average shares and assumed conversions

   16,723   16,780
   

  

Net income per share

        

Basic

  $0.45  $0.59

Diluted

  $0.45  $0.58

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Three Months Ended

January 31


  Nine Months Ended
January 31


   2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

Numerator:

                

Net income used for both basic and dilutive earnings per share

  $7,083  $7,650  $28,139  $23,330

Denominator:

                

Denominator for basic earnings per share-weighted average shares

   16,490   16,140   16,468   16,161

Effect of dilutive securities:

                

Stock Options

   500   511   428   484
   

  

  

  

Denominator for diluted earnings per share-weighted average shares and assumed conversions

   16,990   16,651   16,896   16,645
   

  

  

  

Net income per share

                

Basic

  $0.43  $0.48  $1.71  $1.45

Diluted

  $0.42  $0.46  $1.67  $1.40


 

NOTE E—STOCK-BASEDSTOCK–BASED COMPENSATION

 

The Company applies Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 in accounting for stock options and discloses the pro forma effects on net income based on the fair value of options granted as permitted by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123.123 and No. 148. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted had an exercise price equal to the market value of the common stock aton the date of grant.

 

The following table summarizes the pro forma effects on net income assuming compensation cost for such awards had been recorded based upon the estimated fair value on the date of the grant (in thousands, except per share data):

 

   

Three Months Ended

January 31


  Nine Months Ended
January 31


 
   2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

 

Net income

  $7,083  $7,650  $28,139  $23,330 

Stock-based employee compensation expense, net of income tax effects

   (851)  (582)  (2,209)  (1,759)
   


 


 


 


Pro forma net income

  $6,232  $7,068  $25,930  $21,571 
   


 


 


 


Pro forma net income per share

                 

Basic

  $0.38  $0.44  $1.57  $1.34 

Diluted

  $0.37  $0.42  $1.53  $1.30 

   

Quarter Ended

July 31


 
   2005

  2004

 

Net income

  $7,455  $9,701 

Stock-based employee compensation expense, net of tax

   (774)  (619)
   


 


Pro forma net income

  $6,681  $9,082 
   


 


Pro forma net income per share

         

Basic

  $0.41  $0.55 

Diluted

  $0.40  $0.54 

 

To determine these amounts, the fair value of each stock option has been estimated on the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. Significant assumptions used in this model include a dividend yield of 0.8% and the following:

 

  January 31,
2005


  January 31,
2004


   July 31
2005


  July 31
2004


 

Expected volatility

   0.507   0.512    0.503   0.506 

Risk-free interest rates

   3.96%  2.40%   3.88%  4.10%

Expected dividend yield

   0.41%  0.37%

Expected life in years

   6.0   6.0    6.0   6.0 

Weighted-average fair value per share

  $14.29  $11.40   $14.60  $13.20 

 

 

NOTE F—CUSTOMER RECEIVABLES

 

The components of customer receivables were:

 

(in thousands)  January 31,
2005


  April 30,
2004


   July 31
2005


  April 30
2005


 

Gross customer receivables

  $44,897  $54,122   $65,679  $58,461 

Less:

          

Allowance for doubtful accounts

   (858)  (1,222)   (721)  (698)

Allowance for returns and discounts

   (4,664)  (4,614)   (5,701)  (4,886)
  


 


  


 


Net customer receivables

  $39,375  $48,286   $59,257  $52,877 
  


 


  


 


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NOTE G—INVENTORIES

 

The components of inventories were:

 

(in thousands)  January 31,
2005


  April 30,
2004


   July 31
2005


  April 30
2005


 

Raw materials

  $19,910  $19,569   $21,683  $19,821 

Work-in-process

   38,905   37,045    43,180   42,051 

Finished goods

   12,474   9,653    17,831   16,378 
  


 


  


 


Total FIFO inventories

  $71,289  $66,267   $82,694  $78,250 

Reserve to adjust inventories to LIFO value

   (12,405)  (11,346)   (13,416)  (13,037)
  


 


  


 


Total LIFO inventories

  $58,884  $54,921   $69,278  $65,213 
  


 


  


 


 

An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Since these items are estimated, interim results are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.

 

NOTE H—PRODUCT WARRANTY

 

The Company estimates outstanding warranty costs based on the historical relationship between warranty claims and revenues. The warranty accrual is reviewed monthly to verify that it properly reflects the remaining obligation based on the anticipated expenditures over the balance of the obligation period. Adjustments are made when actual warranty claim experience differs from estimates. Warranty claims are generally made within three months of the original shipment date.

 

The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s warranty liability:

 

  

Nine Months Ended

January 31


   

Quarter Ended

July 31


 
(in thousands)  2005

  2004

   2005

  2004

 

Beginning balance at May 1

  $3,322  $3,133   $4,952  $3,322 

Accrual

   17,598   11,676    7,193   5,387 

Settlements

   (17,218)  (11,135)   (7,076)  (5,120)
  


 


  


 


Ending balance at January 31

  $3,702  $3,674 

Ending balance at July 31

  $5,069  $3,589 
  


 


  


 


 

NOTE I—CASH FLOW

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

 

  Nine Months Ended
January 31


  Quarter Ended
July 31


(in thousands)  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

Cash paid during the period for:

            

Interest

  $807  $797  $199  $242

Income taxes

  $15,922  $11,413  $433  $327

NOTE J—PENSION BENEFITS

 

Net periodic pension cost consisted of the following for the three months and nine months ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2005 and 2004.

 

  

Quarter Ended

January 31


  Nine Months Ended
January 31


   

Quarter Ended

July 31


 
(in thousands)  2005

  2004

  2005

  2004

   2005

  2004

 

Service cost

  $992  $807   $2,976  $2,421   $1,340  $992 

Interest cost

   894   734    2,682   2,202    1,005   894 

Expected return on plan assets

   (672)  (547)   (2,016)  (1,642)   (853)  (672)

Amortization of net loss

   306   324    918   973    488   306 

Amortization of prior service cost

   29   27    87   80    32   29 
  


 


   


 


  


 


Net periodic pension cost

  $1,549  $1,345   $4,647  $4,034   $2,012  $1,549 
  


 


   


 


  


 


 

 

Employer Contributions

 

The Company previously disclosed in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended April 30, 2004,2005, that it expected to contribute $8.1$7.7 million to its pension plan in fiscal 2005.2006. As of JanuaryJuly 31, 2005, $7.1$1.4 million of contributions have been made. The Company presently anticipates contributing an additional $1.5$6.3 million to fund its pension plan in fiscal 20052006 for a total of $8.6$7.7 million.

 

 

NOTE K—OTHER INFORMATION

 

The Company is involved in various suits and claims in the normal course of business. Included therein are claims against the Company pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Although management believes that such suits and EEOC claims are without merit and intends to vigorously contest them, the ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be determined at this time. In the opinion of management, after consultation with counsel, the ultimate liabilities and losses, if any, that may result from suits and claims involving the Company will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations,financial position and liquidity.

 

 

NOTE L—STOCK SPLITLONG-TERM DEBT

On July 29, 2005, the Company amended its $10 million term loan facility to extend the maturity date of the note from May 31, 2006 to May 31, 2010.

NOTE M—SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

On August 26, 2004,25, 2005, the Board of Directors of American Woodmark Corporation declaredapproved a two-for-one stock split of the Company’s common stock that was distributed in the form of a stock$0.03 per share cash dividend on its common stock.The cash dividend will be paid on September 24, 2004.23, 2005, to shareholders of record on September 9, 2005.

 

All share and per share information has been restated to reflect the two-for-one stock split.

In addition, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $10 million to repurchase common stock. This Board authorization is for the repurchase of company stock from time-to-time when in the opinion of management, the market price presents an attractive return on investment for the shareholders.

Item 2. 

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition

and Results of Operations

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements, both of which are included in Item 1 of this report. The Company’s critical accounting policies are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2004.2005.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report contains statements concerning the Company’s expectations, plans, objectives, future financial performance, and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In most cases, the reader can identify these forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,” “expect,” “believe,” “should,” “could,” “plan,” “may” or other similar words. Forward-looking statements, contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis are based on current expectations. However,expectations and our actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking statements. In addition, we participate in an industry that is subject to rapidly changing conditions and there are numerous factors that could cause the Company to experience a decline in sales and/or earnings. These include (1) overall industry demand at reduced levels, (2) economic weakness in a specific channel of distribution, (3) the loss of sales from specific customers due to their loss of market share, bankruptcy or switching to a competitor, (4) a sudden and significant rise in basic raw material costs, (5) a dramatic increase toin the cost of diesel fuel and/or transportation-relatedtransportation related services, (6) the need to respond to price or product initiatives launched by a competitor, and (7) sales growth at a rate that outpaces the Company’s ability to install new capacity. While the Company believes that these risks are manageable and will not adversely impact the long-term performance of the Company, these risks could, under certain circumstances, have a materially adverse impact on operating results.

 

Overview

 

American Woodmark Corporation manufactures and distributes kitchen cabinets and vanities for the remodeling and new home construction markets. Its products are sold on a national basis directly to home centers, major builders and home manufacturers, and through a network of independent distributors. At JanuaryJuly 31, 2005, the Company operated fifteen manufacturing facilities and ten service centers across the country.

 

During the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2005,2006, the Company experienced growth in net sales compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2004, driven by continued strengthstrong activity in both the new construction and remodeling markets. New construction markets serviced by the Company exhibited strong growth, aided by the continued to exhibit high levels of activity due to the favorable mortgage rate environment. Demand for the Company’s products in the remodeling market was strong,exhibited continued strength, as existing home sales and home improvement activity remained high. Gross profit for the quarter of 18.8%17.1% was down from 21.4%17.6% in the most recent quarter and 20.8%20.7% in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2004.2005. The decline in gross profit was driven by a combination of increased manufacturinghigher transportation, material, labor, and overhead costs associated with underutilized capacity and escalating freight costs.

 

Net income for the quarter was $7.1$7.5 million compared to $7.7$9.7 million during the thirdfirst fiscal quarter of fiscal 2004.

On August 26, 2004, the Board of Directors of American Woodmark Corporation declared a two-for-one stock split of the Company’s common stock that was distributed to shareholders in the form of a stock dividend on September 24, 2004. All share and per share information has been restated to reflect the two-for-one stock split.2005.

 

Results of Operations

 

(in thousands)

  Three Months Ended
January 31


  Nine Months Ended
January 31


  Quarter Ended July 31

 

(in thousands)

2005

  2004

  Percent Change

   2005

  2004

  Percent Change

  2005

  2004

  Percent
Change


 
  td83,175  td62,859    12.5%   $569,858  $487,186    17.0%  $215,564  $187,534  14.9%

Gross Profit

  34,381  33,805    1.7%  115,921  102,172    13.5%   36,890   38,870  (5.1)

Selling and Marketing Expenses

  16,623  14,447    15.1%  49,154  44,886    9.5%

General and Administrative Expenses

  6,215  6,789    (8.5%)  20,724  18,552    11.7%

Selling & Marketing Expenses

   17,813   16,126  10.5 

General & Administrative Expenses

   6,926   6,886  0.6 

Interest Expense

  75  196     (61.7%) 209  681    (69.3%)   254   9  2722 

 


Net Sales.  Net sales were $183.2 million for the thirdquarter increased 14.9% to $215.6 million from $187.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 an increase of 12.5% over the third quarter of fiscal 2004. For the first nine months of fiscal 2005, net sales were $569.9 million, an increase of 17.0% over the same period in fiscal 2004. Higher sales for both the quarter and nine-month periods were theas a result of continuedunit growth in both the remodeling and new home construction markets. Overall unitUnit volume for the first quarter and the nine-month period ending January 31, 2005, increased 5.6% and 10.4%, respectively,7.0% due to the combination of general market growth and an increase in market share driven by new products. The average revenue per unit increased 6.6%7.4% for the thirdfirst quarter and 6.0% forof fiscal 2006 compared to the nine-monthsame period ending January 31, 2005,in the prior year, as a result of shifts in product mix and improved pricing.

 

Gross Profit.  Gross profit margin foras a percent of sales decreased to 17.1% was from 20.7% in the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2005 was 18.8% compared to 20.8% for the same period of fiscal 2004. For the first nine months of fiscal 2005, gross margin was 20.3% compared to 21.0% for the same period of fiscal 2004. The decrease between periods was the result of a combination of higher overhead and freight costs which were only partially offset by lower labor costs. The Company experienced unfavorable leverage on overhead costs as capacity expansion exceeded short-term demand. Freight2005. Transportation costs increased as a percentage1.3% of sales due to rising fuel costs and rate increases. Material costs increased 0.5% of sales as a result of general industry factors includingproduct mix and higher fuelcommodity costs and increased operating expenses associated with new Department of Transportation requirements.which were partially offset by materials substitutions. Labor costs declined as a percentage of sales due to improved productivity and lower benefit costs. Material costs remained flat as a percentageincreased 0.7% of sales as price increases in certain raw materials were offset by material substitutiona result of decreased productivity and material efficiencies.additional employees to support new facilities. Overhead costs increased 0.9% of sales primarily due to higher depreciation and other start-up costs associated with the Company’s expansion of capacity during fiscal 2005.

 

Selling and Marketing Expenses.  Selling and marketing expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 were $16.6$17.8 million or 9.1% of sales compared to $14.4 million or 8.9% of sales for the same period in fiscal 2004. The quarterly increase is due to timing of promotional activity, increased amortization expense for promotional store displays in support of new stores and store resets, and advertising costs associated with new products. For the first nine months of fiscal 2005, selling and marketing expenses were $49.2 million or 8.6% of sales compared to $44.9 million or 9.2%8.3% of sales for the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2004.2006 compared to $16.1 million or 8.6% in the same period of fiscal 2005. The decrease as a percentagepercent of sales wasis attributable to continued cost containment efforts and leverage gained on higher sales volume partially offset by increases in promotional advertising costs and higher overhead expenses.sales.

 

General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2005 were $6.2$6.9 million or 3.4% of sales compared to $6.8 million or 4.2%3.2% of sales for the same period in fiscal 2004. The quarterly decrease is primarily attributable to lower costs associated with the Company’s pay-for-performance employee incentive plans. For the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2005, general and administrative expenses were $20.72006 compared to $6.9 million or 3.6% of sales compared to $18.6 million or 3.8% of sales for3.7% in the same period of fiscal 2004. The increase between periods was primarily the result of increased professional fees, including costs associated with Section 404 compliance of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.2005. Increases in salary payroll and related expenses were more than offset by lower expenses for certain pay-for-performance employee incentive programs.

 

Interest Expense.  Interest expense for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of fiscal 20052006 was $75 thousand and $209 thousand respectively,$254,000 compared to $196 thousand and $681 thousand for$9,000 in the third quarter and first nine monthssame period of fiscal 2004.2005. The decreaseincrease between periods is attributable to increased capitalized interest as a result of an increasefewer long-term capital projects in the Company’s long-term capital projects.first quarter of fiscal 2006 resulting in less capitalized interest.

 

Effective Income Tax Rates.  The Company’s combined federal and state effective income tax rate for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of fiscal 20052006 was 39.0%38.7% compared to 38.5% and 39.0% in the same periodsperiod of fiscal 2004.2005. The decrease in the effective tax rate was the result of tax law changes.

 

CASH FLOWS

 

 

The statements of cash flows reflect the changes in cash and cash equivalents for the ninethree months ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2005 and 2004, by classifying transactions into three major categories: operating, investing, and financing activities.

 

Operating Activities

 

The Company’s main source of liquidity is cash generated from operating activities consisting of net earnings adjusted for non-cash operating items, primarily depreciation and amortization, and changes in operating assets and liabilities such as receivables, inventories, and payables.

 

Cash provided by operating activities in the first ninethree months of fiscal 20052006 was $45.5$11.7 million compared to $26.8$28.2 million in fiscal 2004.2005. The improvement versusdecrease in cash generated from operations compared to last year was attributable to an increasea decrease in net income depreciation and amortization,combined with increases in customer receivables, inventories, and deferred income tax liabilities combined with a decrease in customer receivablestaxes which were partially offset by decreasesincreases in depreciation and amortization, accrued compensation and related expenses, and increases in prepaid income taxes and other prepaidaccrued expenses. Changes in cash flow from customer receivables were due to increased sales activity and timing of cash paymentsreceipts. Inventory balances increased due to higher demand and receipts.in support of newer manufacturing facilities. Deferred income taxes decreasedincreased due to the tax treatment associated withtiming of stock option exercises. Depreciation and amortization increased as a result of investment in property, plant, and equipment during fiscal 2005 combined with added promotional display amortization. Accrued compensation and related expenses, and other accrued expenses increased due to timing.

 

Investing Activities

 

 

The Company’s primary investing activities are capital expenditures and investments in promotional displays. Net cash used by investing activities in the first three months of fiscal 2006 was $9.2 million compared to $21.2 million in fiscal 2005. Net property, additions. Property, plant, and equipment additions for the first ninethree months of fiscal 20052006 were $54.4$6.6 million compared to $11.9$17.4 million in the same periodfirst quarter of fiscal 2004.2005. These expenditures were primarily for the completion of construction of a new component facility in Hardy County, West Virginia, and a new assembly facility in Allegany County, Maryland, equipment deposits for expanded capacity, and other equipment and tooling related to cost savings projects. In December 2004,The Company’s investment in promotional displays for the Company received $4.25first quarter of fiscal 2006 was $2.6 million compared to $4.0 million in grant proceeds from the Hardy County Rural Development Authority in conjunction with the completionfirst quarter of the new component facility in Hardy County, West Virginia. In Januaryfiscal 2005 the Company acquired land to build a new lumber processing facility in Garrett County, Maryland.. The Company currently expects to invest approximately $5$45 to $7$50 million in capital spending and $10 to $12 million in promotional displays during the remainder of fiscal 2005.2006.

 

Financing Activities

 

 

Long-termDuring the first quarter of fiscal 2006, cash used in financing activities was $0.4 million compared to cash generated of $7.7 million in fiscal 2005. In fiscal 2005, net borrowings increased $9.4$10 million from year-end as the Company closed on a $10 million, low interest loan from the West Virginia Economic Development Authority. The loan bears a fixed 2% interest rate, requires monthly interest payments for 24 months and monthly principal and interest payments for the remainder of the term, with loan maturity on July 30, 2024. DueIn addition, due to timing, the Company was required to make a one day borrowing of funds from its term credit facility of $2.3 million duringin the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2005. In the first quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company serviced its existing debt obligations and had no new borrowings.

 

 

Cash dividends paid to shareholders were $1.4$0.5 million and $1.2$0.4 million for the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal2006 and 2005, and fiscal 2004, respectively.

 

 

Under the Company’s stock repurchase plan approved by the Board of Directors in August 20022004 and August 2004,May 2005, the Company repurchased $7.5$0.7 million of stock during the first nine monthsquarter of fiscal 2005.2006. Each Board of Directors authorization was for the repurchase of up to $10 million of company stock from time to time, when in the opinion of management, the market price presents an attractive return on investment for the shareholders. At JanuaryJuly 31, 2005, approximately $6.7$11.9 million remains authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock.stock under these authorizations. See Part II, Item 2 for a table summarizing stock repurchases in the quarter, and the approximate dollar value of shares that may be repurchased under the program.

 

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

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Cash flow from operations combined with accumulated cash on hand and available borrowing capacity is expected to be sufficient to meet forecasted working capital requirements, service existing debt obligations, and fund capital expenditures for the remainder of fiscal 20052006 and fiscal 2006.2007. As of JanuaryJuly 31, 2005, the Company had $35 million available under existing credit facilities.

 

 

The timing of the Company’s contractual obligations as summarized in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 20042005 remains consistent withexcept for the exception ofamendment to the $10 million low interestterm loan as outlined in “Financing Activities” above.facility to extend the maturity date of the note from May 31, 2006 to May 31, 2010.

 

 

Dividends Declared

 

On February 17,August 25, 2005, the Board of Directors approved a $.03 per share cash dividend on its Common Stock. The cash dividend will be paid on March 24,September 23, 2005, to shareholders of record on March 10,September 9, 2005.

 

Seasonal and Inflationary Factors

 

The Company’s business has historically been subjected to seasonal influences, with higher sales typically realized in the second and fourth fiscal quarters.

 

The costs of the Company’s products are subject to inflationary pressures and commodity price fluctuations. The Company has generally been able over time to recover the effects of inflation and commodity price fluctuations through sales price increases.

 

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures of Market Risk

 

As of JanuaryJuly 31, 2005, the Company had no instruments which were sensitive to changes in market interest rates.the market. All borrowings of the Company after consideration of the interest rate swap carry a fixed interest rate between 2% and 6%. See additional disclosures in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.10-K for the year ended April 30, 2005.

 

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Senior management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of JanuaryJuly 31, 2005. Based on this evaluation process, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective and that there have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Since that evaluation process was completed, there have been no significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

The Company is involved in various suits and claims in the normal course of business all of which constitute ordinary, routine litigation incidental to the business. The Company does not have any litigation that does not constitute ordinary, routine litigation to its business.

 

Item 2. Changes inUnregistered Sales of Securities and Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The following table summarizes repurchases of common stock in the quarter ended JanuaryJuly 31, 2005:

 

   Share Repurchases

   Total Number of
Shares Purchased
(2)


  Average
Price Paid
Per Share


  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Programs


  Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares That
May Yet Be Purchased
Under The Programs
(1)


November 1 - 30, 2004

  —    $—    —    $8,594,647

December 1 - 31, 2004

  51,276  $43.879  24,200  $7,524,266

January 1 - 31, 2005

  19,500  $43.931  19,500  $6,667,617
   
  

  
  

Quarter ended January 31, 2005

  70,776  $43.893  43,700  $6,667,617

   Share Repurchases

   Total Number of
Shares Purchased


  Average
Price Paid
Per Share


  Total Number
of Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Programs


  Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares That
May Yet Be Purchased
Under The Programs(1)


May 1 - 31, 2005

  9,000  $33.476  9,000  $2,382,103

June 1 - 30, 2005

  —     —    —    $12,382,103

July 1 - 31, 2005

  13,300  $32.823  13,300  $11,945,559
   
  

  
  

Quarter ended July 31, 2005

  22,300  $33.087  22,300  $11,945,559

 

(1)In August 20022004 and August 2004,May 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors approved plans to repurchase up to $10 million per plan of the Company’s common stock. These plans have no expiration date. In the thirdfirst quarter of fiscal 2005,2006, the Company repurchased 43,70022,300 shares under the approved plans. At JanuaryJuly 31, 2005, $6.7$11.9 million remained authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock.

(2)Item 4. The Company repurchased 70,776 sharesSubmission of its common stock in the third quarterMatters to a Vote of fiscal 2005. In the third quarter of fiscal 2005, 27,076 of the repurchased shares were the result of common stock being surrendered by employees and directors for the purpose of payment of options exercised and income tax withholdings as permitted by the shareholder approved 1996 and 1999 Employee & Director Stock Option Plans. The dollar value of these repurchase transactions is appropriately reflected as a reduction in the Company’s retained earnings but has no impact on previously announced repurchase programs outlined in (1) above.Security Holders

 

At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of American Woodmark Corporation held on August 25, 2005, the holders of 15,605,980 of the total 16,404,102 shares of Common Stock outstanding and eligible to vote duly executed and delivered valid proxies. The shareholders approved the three items outlined within the Company’s Proxy Statement that was solicited to shareholders and reported to the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Act.

The following items were approved at the Company’s Annual Meeting:

      Negative/   
   Affirmative  Withheld  Abstentions/
   Votes

  Votes

  Non-Votes

1.      Election of the Board of Directors.

         

William F. Brandt, Jr.

  15,066,356  539,624  —  

Daniel T. Carroll

  15,067,330  538,650  —  

Martha M. Dally

  12,065,705  3,540,275  —  

James G. Davis

  12,139,212  3,466,768  —  

Neil P. DeFeo

  12,118,645  3,487,335  —  

James J. Gosa

  15,047,943  558,037  —  

Kent B. Guichard

  15,056,318  549,662  —  

Daniel T. Hendrix

  13,882,379  1,723,601  —  

Kent J. Hussey

  15,186,936  419,044  —  

G. Thomas McKane

  15,183,809  422,171  —  

Carol B. Moerdyk

  15,186,686  419,294  —  

2.      Ratification of Selection of Independent

         

Registered Public Accounting Firm

  15,586,854  16,724  2,402

3.      Consideration and vote upon the Company’s

         

2005 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan

  9,394,697  5,355,706  7,852

As the members of the Board of Directors were elected individually, the aforementioned tallies pertaining to re-election represent a range of affirmative and negative votes. All of the directors of the Board stood for re-election. There were no other directors whose term of office continued after the meeting.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

(a)Exhibits.

 

3.1  Articles of Incorporation (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s quarterly reportQuarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on September 9, 2004; Commission File No. 0-14798).
3.2  Bylaws (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2(a) to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 14, 2004; Commission File No. 0-14798).
10.1(m)10.10(o)  Second Amendment to $10,000,000 Term Loan Facility between the Company and Bank of America, N.A. as of July 29, 2005. Filed Herewith.
10.10(p)Amendment to $35,000,000 Financing and Security Agreement and $10,000,000 Term Loan Facility between the Company and Bank of America, N.A. as of January 3,June 29, 2005. (Filed herewith).Filed Herewith.
31.1  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) underof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (Filed herewith).Act. Filed Herewith.
31.2  Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) underof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (Filed herewith).Act. Filed Herewith.
32.1  Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) underof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (Filed Herewith).
Filed Herewith.

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

      

AMERICAN WOODMARK CORPORATION

                            (Registrant)

  

/s/ Dennis M. Nolan, Jr.


     

/s/ Jonathan H. Wolk


  

Dennis M. Nolan, Jr.

Vice President and Corporate Controller

     

Jonathan H. Wolk

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

  

Date: March 9,September 1, 2005

Signing on behalf of the

registrant and as principal

accounting officer

     

Date: March 9,September 1, 2005

Signing on behalf of the

registrant and as principal

financialexecutive officer

 

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