AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC
10-Q, 2000-11-07
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                                 UNITED STATES
                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            Washington, D.C. 20549

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
     ACT OF 1934:  For the period ended September 30, 2000

                                      OR

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

                                                    Commission File No. 33-26991

                American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.
                      Amcraft Building Products Co., Inc.
                          Mule-Hide Products Co., Inc.
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            (Exact names of registrant as specified in its charter)

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<S>                                 <C>                         <C>
     Delaware                                 5033                         39-1413708
     Delaware                                 5033                         39-1701778
     Texas                                    5033                         62-1277211
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(State or other jurisdiction of         (Primary Standard       (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 incorporation or organization)     Industrial Classification
                                           Code Number)
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One ABC Parkway
Beloit, Wisconsin                                                53511
(Address of principal executive offices)                     (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (608) 362-7777

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.  [X] Yes [_] No

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

Common Stock, no par value, $0.01 par value, 147.04 shares as of November 1,
2000
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                                     Index

American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries

Part I.  Financial Information

Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)
         Condensed consolidated balance sheets - September 30, 2000 and December
          31, 1999
         Condensed consolidated statements of operations and retained earnings -
          Three months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999; Nine months ended
          September 30, 2000 and 1999
         Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows - Nine months ended
          September 30, 2000 and 1999
         Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements - September 30,
          2000

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
          of Operations

Part II. Other Information

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

Signatures
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Part 1. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements

       American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
               Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
                                (in thousands)

                                         September 30,     December 31,
                                             2000              1999
                                        ---------------   --------------
ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash                                   $  3,192          $  4,717
     Accounts receivable                     180,007           143,864
     Inventories                             165,652           135,511
     Prepaid expenses and other                3,535             3,672
                                            --------          --------
Total current assets                         352,386           287,764

Property and equipment, net                   68,568            67,515
Net receivable from sole stockholder           2,696             5,320
Goodwill                                      38,171            39,143
Other intangible assets                        5,421             6,200
Other assets                                   2,235             2,516
                                            --------          --------
                                            $469,477          $408,458
                                            ========          ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                       $158,983          $ 82,497
     Accrued payroll and benefits              7,109             9,930
     Accrued liabilities                      16,356            12,346
     Current portion of long-term debt         6,078             5,582
                                            --------          --------
Total current liabilities                    188,526           110,355

Long-term debt                               245,821           270,429
Contingent liabilities (Note 2)
Stockholder's equity:
     Common stock                               --                --
     Additional paid-in capital                3,780             3,780
     Retained earnings                        31,350            23,894
                                            --------          --------
Total stockholder's equity                    35,130            27,674
                                            --------          --------
                                            $469,477          $408,458
                                            ========          ========


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 1999 has been derived from the audited
balance sheet at that date but does not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements.
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       American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings
                                  (Unaudited)
                                (in thousands)

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<CAPTION>
                                                   Three months ended September 30,         Nine months ended September 30,
                                                  ----------------------------------       ---------------------------------
                                                      2000                   1999              2000                  1999
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
<S>                                               <C>                    <C>               <C>                   <C>
Net sales                                           $362,203               $347,663           $941,166             $895,921
Cost of sales                                        275,275                265,929            714,151              686,235
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
Gross profit                                          86,928                 81,734            227,015              209,686

Operating expenses:
     Distribution centers                             63,517                 60,123            177,759              167,265
     General and administrative                        5,894                  4,454             20,002               12,956
     Amortization of intangible assets                   400                    414              1,201                1,280
     Non-recurring charge                                 --                     --                 --                4,100
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
                                                      69,811                 64,991            198,962              185,601
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
Operating income                                      17,117                 16,743             28,053               24,085

Other income (expense):
     Interest income                                      60                    132                246                  376
     Interest expense                                 (6,614)                (5,751)           (19,091)             (17,204)
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
                                                      (6,554)                (5,619)           (18,845)             (16,828)
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
Income before provision for income taxes
     and extraordinary item                           10,563                 11,124              9,208                7,257
Provision for income taxes                                68                     54                239                  169
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
Income before extraordinary item                      10,495                 11,070              8,969                7,088

Extraordinary item (Note 4)                            1,043                     --              1,043                   --
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
Net income                                            11,538                 11,070             10,012                7,088

Retained earnings at beginning of period              20,664                 13,301             23,894               17,283
Distributions to sole stockholder                       (852)                    --             (2,556)                  --
                                                  -----------            -----------       ------------          -----------
Retained earnings at end of period                   $31,350                $24,371            $31,350              $24,371
                                                  ===========            ===========       ============          ===========
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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       American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
          Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
                                (in thousands)

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<CAPTION>
                                                                  Nine months ended September 30,
                                                                 --------------------------------
                                                                       2000             1999
                                                                 --------------    --------------
<S>                                                              <C>               <C>
Operating activities
Net income                                                             $ 10,012          $  7,088
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided
  by operating activities, net of acquisitions:
     Depreciation                                                        10,974            10,709
     Amortization                                                         1,201             1,280
     Amortization of deferred financing costs                               279               576
     Provision for doubtful accounts                                      7,142             7,997
     Loss on disposal of property and equipment                             757               183
     Extraordinary item                                                  (1,043)             --
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
          Accounts receivable                                           (43,285)          (31,889)
          Inventories                                                   (29,866)          (33,444)
          Prepaid expenses and other                                        136              (420)
          Other assets                                                      281              (667)
          Accounts payable                                               76,485            62,090
          Accrued liabilities                                             1,190             5,429
                                                                 --------------    --------------
Cash provided by operating activities                                    34,263            28,932

Investing activities
Additions to property and equipment                                     (14,180)          (10,671)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment                          1,403             1,119
Acquisitions of businesses                                                 (282)           (1,042)
                                                                 --------------    --------------
Cash used in investing activities                                       (13,059)          (10,594)

Financing activities
Net repayments under line of credit                                     (11,427)          (10,355)
Payments on long term debt                                              (11,370)          (10,179)
(Distributions to) / contributions from sole stockholder                 (2,556)            1,916
Net change in receivable from sole stockholder                            2,624            (1,384)
                                                                 --------------    --------------
Cash used in financing activities                                       (22,729)          (20,002)
                                                                 --------------    --------------

Net decrease in cash                                                     (1,525)           (1,664)
Cash at beginning of period                                               4,717             4,682
                                                                 --------------    --------------
Cash at end of period                                                  $  3,192          $  3,018
                                                                 ==============    ==============
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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       American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc. and Subsidiaries
       Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
                              September 30, 2000

1.   Basis of Presentation

     The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly,
they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally
accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the
opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring
accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2000
are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending
December 31, 2000 due to the seasonality of the business.  For further
information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes
thereto included in American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.'s (ABC or
the Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.

2.   Contingent Liabilities

     At September 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999, the Company had guaranteed
debt of the sole stockholder in the amounts of $1,774,000 and $1,870,000,
respectively. Certain assets owned by the Company serve as collateral as part of
an overall guaranty of this debt by the Company. The Company also had
outstanding letters of credit of $3,664,000 at September 30, 2000 and December
31, 1999, with respect to debt of the Company's sole stockholder and his
affiliates.

3.   Guarantor Subsidiaries

     Amcraft Building Products Co., Inc. and Mule-Hide Products Co., Inc. (the
Guarantor Subsidiaries) are wholly owned subsidiaries of ABC and have fully and
unconditionally guaranteed the Senior Subordinated Notes on a joint and several
basis.  The Guarantor Subsidiaries comprise all of the Company's direct and
indirect subsidiaries.  The separate financial statements of the Guarantor
Subsidiaries have not been included herein because management has concluded that
such financial statements would not provide additional information that is
material to investors.

     The following is summarized consolidated financial information of the
wholly owned subsidiaries.

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<CAPTION>
                                                        September 30, 2000                December 31, 1999
                                                  ---------------------------       ---------------------------
                                                                          (in thousands)
<S>                                               <C>                               <C>
Current assets:
     Accounts receivable from ABC                                     $11,859                           $ 6,879
     Other current assets - third parties                               2,961                             3,041
                                                  ---------------------------       ---------------------------
Total                                                                  14,820                             9,920
Noncurrent assets                                                         490                               632
Current liabilities                                                    (8,348)                           (6,454)
Noncurrent liabilities                                                    ---                               ---
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<CAPTION>
                                                                  Nine months ended September 30,
                                                              2000                             1999
                                                  ---------------------------      ---------------------------
                                                                          (in thousands)
<S>                                               <C>                              <C>
Net sales:
     To ABC                                                           $41,623                          $37,185
     To third parties                                                   1,988                            2,023
                                                  ---------------------------      ---------------------------
Total                                                                  43,611                           39,208
Gross profit                                                            7,332                            6,691
Net income                                                              2,864                            1,928
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4.   Extraordinary Item

     During the third quarter, the Company repurchased $11.6 million of its
Senior Subordinated Notes. The purchase resulted in an extraordinary gain of
$1.0 million net of the amortization of a portion of the original transaction
fees and other expenses.

5.   Comprehensive Income

     The Company's comprehensive income for the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, as required to be reported by FASB Statement
No. 130, was identical to the actual net income reported for those periods.
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Item 2.

               MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                      CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Overview

     The Company.  ABC is the largest wholesale distributor of roofing products
and one of the largest wholesale distributors of vinyl siding materials in the
United States, operating 200 distribution centers located in 42 states as of
September 30, 2000.  Since January 1, the Company has acquired one distribution
center, opened five distribution centers and closed six.

     Provision for Income Taxes.  ABC and its subsidiaries are operated as
Subchapter S corporations under the Internal Revenue Code.  As a result, these
entities do not incur federal and state income taxes (except with respect to
certain states) and, accordingly, no discussion of income taxes is included in
"Results of Operations" below.  Federal and state income taxes (except with
respect to certain states) on the income of such corporations are incurred and
paid directly by the Company's sole stockholder.  Such corporations have
historically made periodic distributions to the stockholder with respect to such
tax liabilities.  The Company entered into the Tax Allocation Agreement with the
sole stockholder, pursuant to which he will receive distributions from the
Company with respect to taxes associated with the Company's income.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

     Certain matters discussed herein are "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 can generally be identified as such because the context of
the statement will include words such as the Company "believes", "anticipates",
"expects", or words of similar import. Similarly, statements that describe the
Company's future plans, objectives or goals are forward-looking statements. Such
forward looking-statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties which
are described in close proximity to such statements and which could cause actual
results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. Readers are urged
to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements
and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking
statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are only made as of the
date of this report and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Results of Operations

     The following table summarizes the Company's historical results of
operations as a percentage of net sales for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999:

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<CAPTION>
                                                   Three months ended                          Nine months ended
                                                      September 30,                               September 30,
                                        -----------------------------------------      --------------------------------------
                                               2000                    1999                2000                    1999
                                        -----------------         ---------------      --------------        ----------------
<S>                                     <C>                       <C>                  <C>                   <C>
Income statement data:
     Net sales                                      100.0%                  100.0%              100.0%                  100.0%
     Cost of sales                                   76.0                    76.5                75.9                    76.6
                                        -----------------         ---------------      --------------        ----------------
     Gross profit                                    24.0                    23.5                24.1                    23.4
Operating expenses:
     Distribution centers                            17.6                    17.3                18.9                    18.7
     General and administrative                       1.6                     1.3                 2.1                     1.4
     Amortization of intangible assets                0.1                     0.1                 0.1                     0.1
     Non-recurring charge                              --                      --                  --                     0.5
                                        -----------------         ---------------      --------------        ----------------
Total operating expenses                             19.3                    18.7                21.1                    20.7
                                        -----------------         ---------------      --------------        ----------------
Operating income                                      4.7%                    4.8%                3.0%                    2.7%
                                        =================         ===============      ==============        ================
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Comparison of the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2000 to the
Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 1999

     The Company's results of operations are affected by the seasonal nature of
the roofing and siding business.  See "Seasonality".

     Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2000 increased by 4.2%
to $362.2 million from $347.7 million for the three months ended September 30,
1999. Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2000 increased by 5.1%
to $941.2 million from $895.9 million for the nine months ended September 30,
1999. Comparable distribution center sales growth were 5.3% and 5.7% for the
three and nine month periods ended September 30, respectively. Increases in
comparable distribution center sales are primarily due to increases in volume,
with the remainder of the increase due to price increases.

     Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2000 increased by
6.4% to $86.9 million from $81.7 million for the three months ended September
30, 1999. Gross profit, as a percent of net sales, for the three months ended
September 30 increased to 24.0% in 2000, from 23.5% in 1999. Gross profit for
the nine months ended September 30, 2000 increased by 8.3% to $227.0 million
from $209.7 million. Gross profit as a percent of net sales for the nine months
ended September 30, increased to 24.1% in 2000, from 23.4% in 1999. The gross
profit improvement for both the three and nine month period is primarily a
result of profits associated with increased sales. Management feels the
improvement in gross profit percentage relates primarily to strategic
initiatives, including pricing, purchasing, and incentive programs, at the
distributions centers to increase gross profit margin.

     Distribution center operating expenses for the three months ended September
30, increased by $3.4 million to $63.5 million in 2000, from $60.1 million in
1999.  As a percent of net sales, distribution center operating expenses for the
three months ended September 30, increased to 17.6% in 2000, from 17.3% in 1999.
For the nine months ended September 30, distribution center operating expenses
increased by $10.5 million to $177.8 million in 2000, from $167.3 million in
1999.  As a percent of net sales, distribution center operating expenses for the
nine months ended September 30, increased to 18.9% in 2000 from 18.7%  in 1999.

     The increases for the three and nine month periods are primarily the result
of increased wages incurred as a result of increased sales, and increased fuel
costs for delivery vehicles.  These two increases are partially offset by a
reduction in the provision for doubtful accounts.

     General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September
30, increased by $1.4 million to $5.9 million in 2000, from $4.5 million in
1999. For the nine months ended September 30, general and administrative
expenses increased by $7.0 million to $20.0 million in 2000 from $13.0 million
in 1999. These increases are primarily the result of the following factors.

     The most significant increase in general and administrative expense is a
result of costs associated with a comprehensive evaluation and design of new
operating and administrative processes focused on better serving customer needs
and improving efficiencies.  Throughout this process, the Company had engaged a
consulting firm and added internal project coordinators and financial analysts.
This evaluation, which concluded during the third quarter, has resulted in the
development and implementation of new policies and programs enabling more
consistent purchasing and pricing within local markets to improve gross profit.
The Company expects additional improvements to its operating and administrative
processes.

     Another phase of this process was the evaluation of the Company's computer
systems and review of potential replacement systems.  Through this evaluation,
management has decided to maintain and enhance its current computer system, and,
at the present time, not to proceed with the development of a new system.

     Non-recurring charge in 1999 of $4.1 million relates to the settlement in
principle agreement with Viking Aluminum Products, Inc. and related legal and
other expenses.
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     Operating income for the three months ended September 30, increased by $0.4
million to $17.1 million, from $16.7 million in 1999.  Operating income for the
nine months ended September 30, increased by $4.0 million to $28.1 million from
$24.1 million in 1999.  The increase for the three and nine months ended
September 30, are due to the factors noted above.

     Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, increased by $0.8
million or 15.0% to $6.6 million in 2000 from $5.8 million in 1999.  For the
nine months ended September 30, interest expense increased by $1.9 million or
11.0% to $19.1 million in 2000 from $17.2 million in 1999.  The increase for
both the three and nine month periods is due to increased interest rates on the
Company's LIBOR based borrowings.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Cash Flows from Operating Activities.  Net cash provided by operations was
$34.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000, as compared to $28.9
million for the same period in 1999.  The increase was due in part to the net
income improvement of $2.9 million, as well as increases in accounts payable and
accounts receivable due to increased sales.

     Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities
was $13.1 million and $10.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000
and 1999, respectively. The increase is due principally to the additions of
property and equipment.

     Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities
was $22.7 million and $20.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000
and 1999, respectively. The increase is due primarily to reductions in long term
debt.

     During the third quarter, the Company repurchased $11.6 million of its
Senior Subordinated Notes. The purchase resulted in an extraordinary gain of
$1.0 million net of the amortization of a portion of the original transaction
fees and other expenses. The funds to repurchase the Senior Subordinated Notes
were obtained primarily through additional borrowings under the Company's
revolving credit agreement.

     Liquidity.  The Company's principal sources of funds are anticipated to be
cash flows from operating activities and borrowings under its revolving credit
agreement.  The Company believes that these funds will provide the Company with
sufficient liquidity and capital resources for the Company to meet its financial
obligations, as well as to provide funds for the Company's working capital,
capital expenditures, and other needs for the foreseeable future.  No assurances
can be given, however, that this will be the case.

Seasonality

     Because of cold weather conditions in many of the markets in which the
Company does business and the seasonal nature of the roofing and siding business
generally, the Company's revenues vary substantially throughout the year, with
its lowest revenues typically occurring in the months of December through
February.
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Part II.  Other Information

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

    (a) Exhibits
        10.1  Consent Agreement, dated August 10, 2000, among the Company, the
              Lenders, and Bank of America, National Association.

        27    Financial Data Schedule

    (b) Reports on Form 8-K

    The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the three months
    ended September 30, 2000.
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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 thereunto duly authorized.

                                   American Builders & Contractors Supply
                                                  Co., Inc.



   November 7, 2000                     /s/ Kendra A. Story
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   Date:                                Kendra A. Story
                                        Chief Financial Officer and Director


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