UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: April 26, 2006
Commission File Number 1-7107
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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414 Union Street, Suite 2000, Nashville, TN 37219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (615) 986-5600
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The information in this Form 8-K and Exhibit 99.1, attached hereto, is furnished in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216. The information shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
On April 26, 2006 Louisiana - Pacific Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press release issued by Louisiana - Pacific Corporation on April 26, 2006 regarding First Quarter 2006 Results. |
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
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/s/ CURTIS M. STEVENS |
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Curtis M. Stevens |
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Executive Vice President and Chief |
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Financial Officer |
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(Principal Financial Officer) |
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Date: April 26, 2006 |
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Exhibit 99.1
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NEWS RELEASE |
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Release No. |
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414 Union Street, Suite 2000 |
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Nashville, TN 37219-1711 |
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Mary Cohn (Media Relations) |
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Mike Kinney / Becky Barckley (Investor Relations) |
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LP Reports First Quarter 2006 Profits
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) (NYSE: LPX) reported today first quarter net income of $84 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, on sales from continuing operations of $678 million. In the first quarter of 2005, LPs net income was $102 million, or $0.92 per diluted share, on sales from continuing operations of $661 million.
For the first quarter of 2006, income from continuing operations was $85 million, or $0.80 per diluted share. In the first quarter of 2005, LPs income from continuing operations was $105 million, or $0.95 per diluted share.
LP had a very strong first quarter, said CEO Rick Frost. Sales volumes were higher in most of our product lines as our sales force was able to capitalize on the strategic investments we have made to increase capacity over the last several years and continued healthy demand for our building products. Oriented strand board (OSB) sales volume grew 14% over the same quarter last year due to volume increases resulting from our reinvestment program and the production ramp-up at our Peace Valley joint venture mill in British Columbia. Other product lines showing volume growth over the same quarter last year included LP SmartSide® (13%), Laminated veneer lumber (LVL) (4%), Decking (35%) and Moulding (4%).
Frost continued, While OSB pricing was lower by 18% compared to Q1 of 2005, the price levels for most of our other products were higher, partially to offset raw material cost increases. Raw materials costs did moderate from the high level experienced last quarter, but with the recent volatility of oil pricing, controlling and predicting these costs will be an ongoing challenge.
At 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) today, LP
will host a webcast on its first quarter 2006 financial results. To access the
live webcast and accompanying presentation, visit www.lpcorp.com and go to the
Investor Relations section from the main menu.
LP is a premier supplier of building materials, delivering innovative, high-quality commodity and specialty products to its retail, wholesale, homebuilding and industrial customers. Visit LPs web site at www.lpcorp.com for additional information on the company.
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FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains statements concerning Louisiana-Pacific Corporations (LP) future results and performance that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The matters addressed in these statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including, but not limited to, the effect of general economic conditions, including the level of interest rates and housing starts, market demand for the companys products, and prices for structural products; the effect of forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations; the ability to obtain regulatory approvals; and the risk of losses from fires, floods and other natural disasters. These and other factors that could cause or contribute to actual results differing materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements are discussed in greater detail in the companys Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
FINANCIAL AND QUARTERLY DATA
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
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Quarter Ended |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Net sales |
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$ |
678.3 |
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$ |
661.4 |
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Income before taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
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$ |
128.0 |
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$ |
165.0 |
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Income from continuing operations excluding (gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets and other operating credits and charges, net |
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$ |
84.9 |
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$ |
105.1 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
84.9 |
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$ |
105.4 |
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Net income |
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$ |
83.7 |
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$ |
101.7 |
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Net income per share - basic |
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$ |
0.79 |
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$ |
0.92 |
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$ |
0.79 |
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$ |
0.91 |
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Basic |
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105.8 |
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110.5 |
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Diluted |
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106.3 |
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111.3 |
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Calculation of income from continuing operations excluding (gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets and other operating credits and charges, net:
Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
84.9 |
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$ |
105.4 |
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(Gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets |
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Other operating credits and charges, net |
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0.1 |
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(0.5 |
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Provision for income taxes on above items |
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0.2 |
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$ |
84.9 |
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$ |
105.1 |
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Per share - basic |
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$ |
0.80 |
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$ |
0.96 |
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diluted |
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$ |
0.80 |
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$ |
0.95 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Quarter Ended March 31, |
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2006 |
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Net Sales |
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$ |
678.3 |
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$ |
661.4 |
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OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES |
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Cost of sales |
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485.5 |
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425.6 |
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Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested |
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34.5 |
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32.9 |
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Selling and administrative |
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42.0 |
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37.6 |
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(Gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets |
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Other operating credits and charges, net |
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0.1 |
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Total operating costs and expenses |
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562.0 |
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495.6 |
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Income from operations |
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116.3 |
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165.8 |
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NON-OPERATING INCOME (EXPENSE) |
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Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain |
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Interest expense, net of capitalized interest |
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Investment income |
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23.0 |
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15.5 |
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Total non-operating income (expense) |
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Income before taxes and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affliates |
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128.0 |
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165.0 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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44.3 |
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60.3 |
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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affliates |
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Income from continuing operations |
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84.9 |
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105.4 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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(2.0 |
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(6.0 |
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Benefit for income taxes |
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(0.8 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net income |
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$ |
83.7 |
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$ |
101.7 |
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Net income per share of common stock (basic): |
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Income from continuing operations |
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0.80 |
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0.95 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net Income - per share basic |
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$ |
0.79 |
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0.92 |
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Net income per share of common stock (diluted): |
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Income from continuing operations |
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0.80 |
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0.95 |
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Loss from discontinued operations |
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Net Income - per share diluted |
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$ |
0.79 |
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0.91 |
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Average shares of stock outstanding - basic |
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105.8 |
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110.5 |
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Average shares of stock outstanding - diluted |
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106.3 |
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111.3 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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March 31, 2006 |
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December 31, 2005 |
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ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
698.1 |
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$ |
607.6 |
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Short-term investments |
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612.6 |
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717.3 |
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Receivables, net |
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177.2 |
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146.8 |
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Inventories |
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280.3 |
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240.3 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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7.3 |
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14.4 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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4.9 |
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Current portion of notes receivable from asset sales |
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70.8 |
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70.8 |
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Total current assets |
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1,851.2 |
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1,797.2 |
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Timber and timberlands |
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92.7 |
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92.9 |
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Property, plant and equipment |
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1,877.1 |
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1,848.9 |
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Accumulated depreciation |
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Net property, plant and equipment |
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780.4 |
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783.3 |
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Goodwill |
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273.5 |
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273.5 |
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Notes receivable from asset sales |
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333.0 |
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333.0 |
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Long-term investments |
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22.7 |
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13.5 |
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Restricted cash |
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40.1 |
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55.6 |
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Investments in and advances to affliates |
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216.5 |
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211.0 |
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Other assets |
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37.8 |
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38.0 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
3,647.9 |
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$ |
3,598.0 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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$ |
0.7 |
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18.9 |
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Current portion of limited recourse notes payable |
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69.7 |
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69.7 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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244.7 |
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245.5 |
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Current portion of contingency reserves |
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12.0 |
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12.0 |
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Total current liabilities |
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327.1 |
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346.1 |
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Long-term debt, excluding current portion: |
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Limited recourse notes payable |
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326.8 |
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326.8 |
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Other long-term debt |
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407.2 |
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408.0 |
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Total long-term debt, excluding current portion |
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734.0 |
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734.8 |
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Contingency reserves, excluding current portion |
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26.8 |
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31.4 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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67.3 |
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65.8 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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376.4 |
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377.0 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Common stock |
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116.9 |
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116.9 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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432.7 |
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435.5 |
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Retained earnings |
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1,877.5 |
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1,809.7 |
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Treasury stock |
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(245.7 |
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Accumulated comprehensive loss |
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Total stockholders equity |
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2,116.3 |
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2,042.9 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
3,647.9 |
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$ |
3,598.0 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income |
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$ |
83.7 |
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$ |
101.7 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation, amortization and cost of timber harvested |
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34.5 |
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33.3 |
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Earnings of unconsolidated affiliates |
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(Gain) loss on sale or impairment of long-lived assets |
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(0.1 |
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0.3 |
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Stock based compensation expense related to stock plans |
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1.5 |
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0.4 |
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Excess tax benefits from stock based compensation |
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(2.5 |
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Tax effect of exercise of stock options |
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2.6 |
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Exchange (gain) loss on remeasurement |
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(0.2 |
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2.6 |
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Cash settlement of contingencies |
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(4.5 |
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Cumulative translation adjustment and other |
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0.8 |
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Increase in receivables |
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(30.6 |
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(36.7 |
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Increase in inventories |
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(41.2 |
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(55.3 |
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Decrease in prepaid expenses |
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7.1 |
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5.5 |
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Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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8.3 |
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3.0 |
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Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes |
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(7.4 |
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14.8 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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48.2 |
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65.7 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Property, plant, and equipment additions |
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(37.6 |
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(20.8 |
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Investments in and advances to joint ventures |
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(23.6 |
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Cash paid for purchase of investments |
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Proceeds from sales of investments |
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2,421.9 |
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1,172.4 |
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(Increase) decrease in restricted cash under letter of credit requirements |
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15.5 |
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Other investing activities, net |
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0.3 |
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(0.7 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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70.6 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Repayment of debt |
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(20.0 |
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Sale of common stock under equity plans |
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4.6 |
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8.4 |
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Payment of cash dividends |
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(15.9 |
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(11.0 |
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Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
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2.5 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(28.8 |
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(2.6 |
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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0.5 |
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(0.9 |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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90.5 |
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29.7 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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607.6 |
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544.7 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
698.1 |
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$ |
574.4 |
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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED SEGMENT INFORMATION
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Quarter Ended March 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Net sales: |
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OSB |
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$ |
397.6 |
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$ |
416.2 |
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Siding |
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120.7 |
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95.4 |
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Engineered Wood Products |
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112.4 |
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109.3 |
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Other |
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47.6 |
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42.8 |
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Less: Intersegment sales |
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(2.3 |
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$ |
678.3 |
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$ |
661.4 |
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Operating profit (loss): |
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OSB |
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$ |
111.0 |
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$ |
171.3 |
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Siding |
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18.6 |
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7.0 |
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Engineered Wood Products |
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11.3 |
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5.6 |
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Other |
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5.4 |
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5.5 |
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Other operating credits and charges, net |
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(0.1 |
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0.3 |
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Gain (loss) on sales or impairment of long-lived assets |
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0.1 |
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0.2 |
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General corporate and other expenses, net |
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(28.8 |
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(23.4 |
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Foreign currency gains (losses) |
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2.1 |
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(0.6 |
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Investment income (interest expense), net |
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9.6 |
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(0.2 |
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Income from operations before taxes |
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129.2 |
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165.7 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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44.3 |
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60.3 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ |
84.9 |
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$ |
105.4 |
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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO FINANCIAL DATA
(Dollar amounts in millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
1. Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for an entire year.
2. The major components of Other operating credits and charges, net in the Consolidated Statements Of Income for the quarter ended March 31 are described below:
In the first quarter of 2005, LP recorded a gain of $0.9 million ($0.6 million after taxes, or $0.01 per diluted share) associated with the recovery of a previous loss associated with the sale of the Samoa, California pulp mill and a charge of $0.6 million ($0.4 million after taxes, or $0.00 per diluted share) associated with the relocation and consolidation of LPs corporate offices to Nashville, Tennessee.
In the first quarter of 2006, LP recorded a charge of $0.1 million associated with the relocation and consolidation of LPs corporate offices to Nashville, Tennessee.
3. Income Taxes
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Quarter Ended March 31, |
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|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
|
||
Income from continuing operations |
|
$ |
129.2 |
|
$ |
165.7 |
|
Loss from discontinued operations |
|
(2.0 |
) |
(6.0 |
) |
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|
|
127.2 |
|
159.7 |
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||
Total tax provision |
|
(43.5 |
) |
(58.0 |
) |
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Net income |
|
$ |
83.7 |
|
$ |
101.7 |
|
Accounting standards require that the estimated effective income tax rate (based upon estimated annual amounts of taxable income and expense) by income component for the year be applied to year-to-date income or loss at the end of each quarter. Each quarter the income tax accrual is adjusted to the latest estimate and the difference from the previously accrued year-to-date balance is adjusted to the current quarter. For the quarters ended March 31, 2006 and 2005, the primary differences between the U.S. statutory rate of 35% and the effective rate on continuing operations relate to the companys foreign debt structure and state income taxes.
The components and associated effective income tax rates applied to each period are as follows:
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Quarter Ended March 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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|
Tax Provision |
|
Tax Rate |
|
Tax Provision |
|
Tax Rate |
|
||
Continuing operations |
|
$ |
44.3 |
|
34 |
% |
$ |
60.3 |
|
36 |
% |
Discontinued operations |
|
(0.8 |
) |
40 |
% |
(2.3 |
) |
38 |
% |
||
|
|
$ |
43.5 |
|
34 |
% |
$ |
58.0 |
|
36 |
% |
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUMMARY OF PRODUCTION VOLUMES
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Quarter Ended March 31 |
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|
|
2006 |
|
2005 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Oriented strand board, million square feet 3/8 basis |
|
1,414 |
|
1,371 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oriented strand board, million square feet 3/8 basis (produced by wood-based siding mills) |
|
68 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wood-based siding, million square feet 3/8: basis |
|
251 |
|
250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Engineered I-Joist, million lineal feet |
|
21 |
|
27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Laminated veneer lumber (LVL), thousand cubic feet |
|
2,963 |
|
3,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Composite Decking, million lineal feet |
|
15 |
|
12 |
|