BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
 

 
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
OR
     
o   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: 1-32383
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
  77-0627356
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     
4300 Wildwood Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia
(Address of principal executive offices)
  30339
(Zip Code)
(770) 953-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o      Accelerated filer þ      Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of August 3, 2007 there were 31,213,712 shares of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. common stock, par value $0.01, outstanding.
 
 

 


 

BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
Form 10-Q
For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2007
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
                 
    Second Quarter  
    Period from     Period from  
    April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006  
    to     to  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006  
Net sales
  $ 1,081,990     $ 1,378,950  
Cost of sales
    962,752       1,242,507  
 
           
Gross profit
    119,238       136,443  
 
           
Operating expenses:
               
Selling, general, and administrative
    93,346       98,122  
Depreciation and amortization
    5,335       5,063  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    98,681       103,185  
 
           
Operating income
    20,557       33,258  
Non-operating expenses:
               
Interest expense
    11,798       12,262  
Charges associated with mortgage refinancing
          4,864  
Other income, net
    (225 )     (69 )
 
           
Income before provision for income taxes
    8,984       16,201  
Provision for income taxes
    3,550       6,590  
 
           
Net income
  $ 5,434     $ 9,611  
 
           
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    30,848       30,649  
 
           
Basic net income per share applicable to common stock
  $ 0.18     $ 0.31  
 
           
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    30,995       30,790  
 
           
Diluted net income per share applicable to common stock
  $ 0.18     $ 0.31  
 
           
Dividends declared per share of common stock
  $ 0.125     $ 0.125  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    Period from     Period from  
    December 31, 2006     January 1, 2006  
    to     to  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006  
Net sales
  $ 2,039,104     $ 2,755,556  
Cost of sales
    1,816,111       2,489,161  
 
           
Gross profit
    222,993       266,395  
 
           
Operating expenses:
               
Selling, general, and administrative
    181,814       195,389  
Depreciation and amortization
    10,734       10,106  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    192,548       205,495  
 
           
Operating income
    30,445       60,900  
Non-operating expenses:
               
Interest expense
    22,404       23,459  
Charges associated with mortgage refinancing
          4,864  
Other (income) expense, net
    (608 )     12  
 
           
Income before provision for income taxes
    8,649       32,565  
Provision for income taxes
    3,404       13,160  
 
           
Net income
  $ 5,245     $ 19,405  
 
           
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    30,824       30,533  
 
           
Basic net income per share applicable to common stock
  $ 0.17     $ 0.64  
 
           
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding
    30,945       30,751  
 
           
Diluted net income per share applicable to common stock
  $ 0.17     $ 0.63  
 
           
Dividends declared per share of common stock
  $ 0.25     $ 0.25  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share data)
                 
    June 30, 2007     December 30, 2006  
    (unaudited)          
Assets:
               
Current assets:
               
Cash
  $ 24,756     $ 27,042  
Receivables, net
    405,798       307,543  
Inventories, net
    470,222       410,686  
Deferred income taxes
    9,908       9,024  
Other current assets
    39,911       44,948  
 
           
Total current assets
    950,595       799,243  
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment:
               
Land and land improvements
    57,172       56,985  
Buildings
    96,763       95,814  
Machinery and equipment
    66,732       61,955  
Construction in progress
    4,515       2,025  
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost
    225,182       216,779  
Accumulated depreciation
    (46,544 )     (38,530 )
 
           
Property, plant, and equipment, net
    178,638       178,249  
Other non-current assets
    23,238       26,870  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 1,152,471     $ 1,004,362  
 
           
Liabilities:
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 260,318     $ 195,815  
Bank overdrafts
    34,563       50,241  
Accrued compensation
    10,306       8,574  
Current maturities of long-term debt
    103,816       9,743  
Other current liabilities
    16,644       14,633  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    425,647       279,006  
 
           
Non-current liabilities:
               
Long-term debt
    522,719       522,719  
Deferred income taxes
    1,870       1,101  
Other long-term liabilities
    10,842       12,137  
 
           
Total liabilities
    961,078       814,963  
 
           
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Common Stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 31,213,712 and 30,909,630 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2007 and December 30, 2006, respectively
    312       309  
Additional paid-in-capital
    140,471       138,066  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    2,537       412  
Retained earnings
    48,073       50,612  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    191,393       189,399  
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 1,152,471     $ 1,004,362  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    Period     Period  
    from December 31,     from January 1,  
    2006 to     2006 to  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006  
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
Net income
  $ 5,245     $ 19,405  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in operations:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    10,734       10,106  
Amortization of debt issue costs
    1,215       1,409  
Charges associated with mortgage refinancing
          4,864  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (1,563 )     (1,733 )
Share-based compensation expense
    2,227       1,246  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
    (60 )     (863 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables
    (98,255 )     (70,028 )
Inventories
    (59,536 )     (59,093 )
Accounts payable
    64,503       (13,733 )
Changes in other working capital
    8,840       (5,515 )
Other
    2,278       498  
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities
    (64,372 )     (113,437 )
 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Property, plant and equipment investments
    (10,027 )     (2,785 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
    1,086       332  
 
           
Net cash used in investing activities
    (8,941 )     (2,453 )
 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    323       1,483  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
    60       863  
Net increase in revolving credit facility
    94,073       5,512  
Proceeds from new mortgage
          295,000  
Debt financing costs
          (5,953 )
Retirement of old mortgage
          (165,000 )
Prepayment fees with old mortgage
          (2,475 )
Decrease in bank overdrafts
    (15,678 )     (3,034 )
Common stock dividends paid
    (7,784 )     (7,680 )
Other
    33        
 
           
Net cash provided by financing activities
    71,027       118,716  
 
           
Increase (decrease) in cash
    (2,286 )     2,826  
Balance, beginning of period
    27,042       24,320  
 
           
Balance, end of period
  $ 24,756     $ 27,146  
 
           
See accompanying notes.

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BLUELINX HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
JUNE 30, 2007
1. Basis of Presentation and Background
     Basis of Presentation
     BlueLinx Holdings Inc. has prepared the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, including its accounts and the accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and therefore they do not include all of the information and notes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar year. Fiscal year 2006 contained 52 weeks. BlueLinx Corporation is the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of BlueLinx Holdings Inc. and is referred to herein as the “operating subsidiary” when necessary.
     We believe the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material. In addition, the operating results for interim periods may not be indicative of the results of operations for a full year. We are exposed to fluctuations in quarterly sales volumes and expenses due to seasonal factors, with the second and third quarters typically accounting for the highest sales volumes. These seasonal factors are common in the building products distribution industry.
     We were created on March 8, 2004 as a Georgia corporation named ABP Distribution Holdings Inc. On May 7, 2004, we and our operating subsidiary acquired the assets of the Building Products Distribution Division (the “Distribution Division”) of Georgia-Pacific Corporation (“Georgia-Pacific”), pursuant to an asset purchase agreement. On August 30, 2004, ABP Distribution Holdings Inc. merged into BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation.
     We are a leading distributor of building products in North America with more than 3,200 employees. We offer approximately 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service more than 11,500 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing producers and home improvement retailers. We operate our distribution business from sales centers in Atlanta and Denver, and our network of more than 70 warehouses.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Earnings per Common Share
     Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.
     Except when the effect would be anti-dilutive, the diluted earnings per share calculation includes the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of stock options, restricted stock and performance shares using the treasury stock method.
                                 
    Second Quarter     Six Months Ended  
    Period from     Period from     Period from     Period from  
    April 1, 2007 to     April 2, 2006 to     December 31, 2006     January 1, 2006 to  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     to June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006  
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    30,848,349       30,649,044       30,824,416       30,533,267  
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards
    146,568       140,783       120,153       218,000  
 
                       
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    30,994,917       30,789,827       30,944,569       30,751,267  
     Common Stock Dividends
     On January 22, 2007, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on our common stock. The dividend was paid on March 30, 2007, to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2007. Our controlling shareholder, Cerberus ABP

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Investor LLC (“Cerberus”), received a dividend of approximately $2.3 million as a result of its ownership of 18,100,000 shares of our common stock as of the record date.
     On May 3, 2007, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on our common stock. The dividend was paid on June 29, 2007, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2007. Cerberus received a dividend of approximately $2.3 million as a result of its ownership of 18,100,000 shares of our common stock as of the record date.
     Stock-Based Compensation
     We have two stock-based compensation plans covering officers, directors and certain employees and consultants; the 2004 Long Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”) and the 2006 Long Term Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”). The plans are designed to motivate and retain individuals who are responsible for the attainment of our primary long-term performance goals. The plans provide a means whereby our employees and directors develop a sense of proprietorship and personal involvement in our development and financial success and encourage them to devote their best efforts to our business.
     The 2004 Plan provides for the grant of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options for shares of our common stock and restricted shares of our common stock to participants of the plan selected by our Board of Directors or a committee of the Board who administer the 2004 Plan. We reserved 2,222,222 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2004 Plan. The terms and conditions of awards under the 2004 Plan are determined by the administrator for each grant.
     Unless otherwise determined by the administrator or as set forth in an award agreement, upon a “Liquidity Event,” all unvested awards will become immediately exercisable and the administrator may determine the treatment of all vested awards at the time of the Liquidity Event. A “Liquidity Event” is defined as (1) an event in which any person who is not an affiliate of us becomes the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of fifty percent or more of the combined voting power of our then outstanding securities or (2) the sale, transfer or other disposition of all or substantially all of our business, whether by sale of assets, merger or otherwise, to a person other than Cerberus.
     On May 12, 2006 our shareholders approved the 2006 Plan. The 2006 Plan permits the grant of nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units, cash-based awards, and other stock-based awards. We reserved 1,700,000 shares of our common stock for issuance under the 2006 Plan. The terms and conditions of awards under the 2006 Plan are determined by the administrator for each grant. Awards issued under the 2006 Plan are subject to accelerated vesting in the event of a change in control as such event is defined in the 2006 Plan.
     On June 11, 2007, we granted certain non-executive employees restricted stock units equivalent in cash value to restricted shares of our common stock. These restricted stock unit awards were granted pursuant to the terms of the 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Key Senior Managers. The restricted stock unit awards vest on March 29, 2012. However, the awards may vest earlier in their entirety (or portion, as appropriate) upon the attainment of certain minimum performance goals determined by future increases in the market value of our common stock. Upon vesting of all or any portion of the restricted stock units, we will pay a cash amount equivalent to the fair market value of the shares of our common stock. The fair market value will be determined on the date when the award vests.
     On January 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 123R, Share-Based Payment, using the modified prospective transition method. Prior to 2006, we accounted for stock awards granted to employees under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123R is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123. However, SFAS No. 123R requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure will no longer be an alternative.
     Under the modified prospective transition method, compensation expense recognized in the second quarter included: (a) compensation expense for all unvested share-based awards granted prior to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with SFAS No. 123 and (b) compensation expense for all share-based awards granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with SFAS No. 123R. Results of prior periods have not been restated.
     Through December 31, 2005, we accrued compensation expense assuming that all stock options granted were expected to vest. The effect of actual forfeitures was recognized as forfeitures occurred. Under SFAS No. 123R, we are required to estimate forfeitures

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in calculating the expense related to stock-based compensation. The adoption of SFAS No. 123R did not have a material impact on our results of operations.
     Compensation expense arising from stock-based awards granted to employees and non-employee directors is recognized as expense using the straight-line method over the vesting period. As of June 30, 2007, there was $5.0 million, $3.3 million, $2.3 million and $1.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock, performance shares and restricted stock units, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for these awards is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.5 years, 2.6 years, 2.5 years, and 2.5 years, respectively. For the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and for the first six months of fiscal 2007, our total stock-based compensation expense was $1.4 million and $2.2 million, respectively. We also recognized related income tax benefits of $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and for the first six months of fiscal 2007, respectively.
     For the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and for the first six months of fiscal 2006, our total stock-based compensation expense was $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively. We also recognized related income tax benefits of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and for the first six months of fiscal 2006, respectively.
     The total fair value of the options vested for the first six months of fiscal 2007 was $0.6 million. For the first six months of fiscal 2006, the total fair value of the options vested was $0.05 million.
     Cash proceeds from the exercise of stock options totaled $0.3 million and $1.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2007 and for the first six months of fiscal 2006, respectively. In addition, SFAS No. 123R requires us to reflect the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense as both a financing cash inflow and an operating cash outflow upon adoption. We included $0.06 million and $0.9 million of excess tax benefits in cash flows from financing activities for the first six months of fiscal 2007 and for the first six months of fiscal 2006, respectively.
     The following table depicts the weighted average assumptions used in connection with the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the first six months of fiscal 2007:
                         
    Period from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007
    Time-Based   Performance-Based   Performance-Based
    Options*   Options**   Options***
Risk free interest rate
    4.78 %     4.81 %     5.09 %
Expected dividend yield
    4.46 %     4.52 %     4.52 %
Expected life
    7  years     5  years     1  year
Expected volatility
    45 %     45 %     45 %
Weighted average fair value
  $ 3.77     $ 2.83     $ 6.97  
 
*   Exercise price equaled the market price at date of grant.
 
**   Exercise price exceeded the market price at date of grant.
 
***   Exercise price was less than the market price at date of grant.
     All options granted during the first six months of fiscal 2007 occurred in the first quarter.
     The following table depicts the weighted average assumptions used in connection with the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the second quarter of fiscal 2006:
         
    Period from
    April 2, 2006 to
    July 1, 2006
    Time-Based
    Options*
Risk free interest rate
    4.92 %
Expected dividend yield
    3.57 %
Expected life
    7  years
Expected volatility
    50 %
Weighted average fair value
  $ 5.64  

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*   Exercise price equaled the market price at date of grant.
     The following table depicts the weighted average assumptions used in connection with the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the first six months of fiscal 2006:
                         
    Period from January 1, 2006 to July 1, 2006
    Time-Based   Time-Based   Performance-Based
    Options*   Options**   Options***
Risk free interest rate
    4.34 %     4.73 %     4.60 %
Expected dividend yield
    4.44 %     3.85 %     3.19 %
Expected life
    7  years     7  years     1  year
Expected volatility
    50 %     50 %     50 %
Weighted average fair value
  $ 3.68     $ 5.12     $ 11.48  
 
*   Exercise price exceeded market price at date of grant.
 
**   Exercise price equaled market price at date of grant.
 
***   Exercise price was less than the market price at date of grant.
     In determining the expected life, we did not rely on our historical exercise data as it does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate future expected lives due to limited experience of employee exercises. Instead, we followed a simplified method based on the vesting term and contractual term as permitted under SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 107.
     The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our common stock.
     The range of risk-free rates used for the first six months of fiscal 2007 and for the first six months of fiscal 2006 was from 4.78% to 5.10% and 4.34% to 4.92%, respectively. These rates were based on the U.S. Treasury yield with a term that is consistent with the expected life of the stock options.
     Performance-based options are those options that only vest upon achievement of certain financial targets established by the Board of Directors, or a committee thereof. On February 14, 2007, the Board of Directors set the financial target for performance-based options subject to vesting criteria in 2007.
     Additional information related to our existing employee stock options for the period from December 30, 2006 to June 30, 2007, excluding performance-based options totaling 62,813 for which the financial targets have not been set, follows:
                 
            Weighted
            Average
            Exercise
    Options   Price
Options outstanding at December 30, 2006
    1,717,531     $ 11.47  
Options granted
    160,375       8.58  
Options exercised
    (86,066 )     3.75  
Options forfeited
    (15,454 )     3.75  
Options outstanding at June 30, 2007
    1,776,386       11.64  
Options exercisable at June 30, 2007
    299,701     $ 13.16  

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    Outstanding     Exercisable  
            Weighted                     Weighted  
            Average     Remaining             Average  
    Number of     Exercise     Contractual Life     Number of     Exercise  
Price Range   Options     Price     (in Years)     Options     Price  
$3.75
    281,369     $ 3.75       0.91           $  
$10.29 - $15.10
    1,495,017       13.13       8.64       299,701       13.16  
 
                                   
 
    1,776,386                       299,701          
 
                                   
     The following table summarizes the activity for our performance shares, restricted stock and restricted stock units during the first six months of fiscal 2007:
                                                 
    Performance Shares     Restricted Stock     Restricted Stock Units  
            Weighted             Weighted             Weighted  
            Average Fair             Average Fair             Average Fair  
    Number Awards     Value     Number Awards     Value     Number Awards     Value  
Outstanding at December 30, 2006
        $       147,412     $ 13.99       119,250     $ 13.95  
Granted
    245,025       10.46       218,063       10.50       97,625       11.02  
Vested
                                   
Forfeited
                            (11,750 )     14.01  
 
                                         
Outstanding at June 30, 2007
    245,025     $ 10.46     365,475     $ 11.92     205,125     $ 12.55  
 
                                         
     The fair value of the restricted stock units will be marked-to-market each reporting period through the date of settlement. On June 30, 2007, the fair value of these awards was based on the closing price of our common stock of $10.49.
     At June 30, 2007, the aggregate intrinsic value of stock-based awards outstanding and options exercisable was $10.5 million and $0, respectively (the intrinsic value of a stock-based award is the amount by which the market value of the underlying award exceeds the exercise price of the award). The intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the first six months of fiscal 2007 was $0.7 million. For the first six months of fiscal 2006, the intrinsic value of stock options exercised was $4.5 million.
3. Income Taxes
     We adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return (including a discussion of whether to file or not to file a return in a particular jurisdiction). The cumulative effect, if any, of applying FIN 48 is to be reported as adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the year of adoption. Adoption of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
4. Comprehensive Income
     The calculation of comprehensive income is as follows (in thousands):
                 
    Second Quarter  
    Period from     Period from  
    April 1, 2007     April 2, 2006  
    to     to  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006  
Net income
  $ 5,434     $ 9,611  
Other comprehensive income:
               
Foreign currency translation, net of taxes
    921       367  
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedge, net of taxes
    1,557       394  
 
           
Comprehensive income
  $ 7,912     $ 10,372  
 
           

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    Six Months Ended  
    Period from     Period from  
    December 31, 2006     January 1, 2006  
    to     to  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006  
Net income
  $ 5,245     $ 19,405  
Other comprehensive income:
               
Foreign currency translation, net of taxes
    913       340  
Unrealized gain from cash flow hedge, net of taxes
    1,284       394  
Unrealized loss from adoption of FIN 48, net of taxes
    (72 )      
 
           
Comprehensive income
  $ 7,370     $ 20,139  
 
           
5. Employee Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plans
     Most of our hourly employees participate in noncontributory defined benefit pension plans. These include a plan that is administered solely by us (the “hourly pension plan”) and union-administered multiemployer plans. Our funding policy for the hourly pension plan is based on actuarial calculations and the applicable requirements of federal law. We do not expect to make any contributions to the hourly pension plan in fiscal 2007. Benefits under the majority of plans for hourly employees (including multiemployer plans) are primarily related to years of service.
     Net periodic pension cost for our pension plans included the following:
                 
    Second Quarter  
    Period from April 1,     Period from April 2, 2006  
    2007 to June 30, 2007     to July 1, 2006  
    (In thousands)  
Service cost
  $ 626     $ 672  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
    1,054       1,011  
Expected return on plan assets
    (1,356 )     (1,300 )
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
    1       1  
 
           
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 325     $ 384  
 
           
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    Period from December 31,     Period from January 1, 2006  
    2006 to June 30, 2007     to July 1, 2006  
    (In thousands)  
Service cost
  $ 1,252     $ 1,344  
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
    2,108       2,022  
Expected return on plan assets
    (2,712 )     (2,600 )
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
    2       1  
 
           
Net periodic pension cost
  $ 650     $ 767  
 
           
6. Revolving Credit Facility
     As of June 30, 2007, we had outstanding borrowings of $332 million and excess availability of $306 million under the terms of our revolving credit facility. Based on borrowing base limitations, we classify the lowest projected balance of the credit facility over the next twelve months of $228 million as long-term debt. The revolving credit facility contains customary negative covenants and restrictions for asset based loans, with which we are in compliance.
     On June 12, 2006, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, to hedge against interest rate risks related to our variable rate revolving credit facility. The interest rate swap has a notional amount of $150 million and the terms call for us to receive interest monthly at a variable rate equal to the 30-day LIBOR and to pay interest monthly at a fixed rate of 5.4%. This interest rate swap is designated as a cash flow hedge.
     We expect the hedge to be highly effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows, as, at inception, the critical terms of the interest rate swap generally match the critical terms of the variable rate revolving credit facility. Fluctuations in the fair value of the ineffective portion, if any, of the cash flow hedge will be reflected in the current period earnings. For the first six months of fiscal 2007, we recognized $0.2 million of expense related to the ineffective portion of the hedge.

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     At June 30, 2007, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $0.6 million and was included in “Other long-term liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of the interest rate swap liability decreased by $1.9 million from December 30, 2006, due to changes in 30-day LIBOR rates. Accumulated other comprehensive income at June 30, 2007 included the cumulative net loss on the cash flow hedge (net of tax) of $0.3 million, which reflects the cumulative amount of comprehensive loss in connection with the change in fair value of the swap.
     As of June 30, 2007, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $10.4 million, primarily for the purposes of securing collateral requirements under the casualty insurance programs for us and for guaranteeing payment of international purchases based on the fulfillment of certain conditions.
7. Mortgage
     On June 9, 2006, certain special purpose entities that are our wholly-owned subsidiaries entered into a $295 million mortgage loan with the German American Capital Corporation. The mortgage has a term of ten years and is secured by 57 distribution facilities and 1 office building owned by the special purpose entities. The stated interest rate on the mortgage is fixed at 6.35%. German American Capital Corporation assigned half of its interest in the mortgage loan to Wachovia Bank, National Association.
     Simultaneously with the execution of the mortgage loan, we paid off in full our then-existing $165 million mortgage loan agreement with Column Financial, Inc. dated as of October 26, 2004. In connection with the termination of the existing mortgage loan, we incurred charges of $4.9 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2006, which includes unamortized debt financing costs of $3.2 million.
     The mortgage loan requires interest-only payments for the first five years followed by level monthly payments of principal and interest based on an amortization period of thirty years. The balance of the loan outstanding at the end of ten years will then become due and payable. The principal will be paid in the following increments (in thousands):
         
2011
  $ 1,511  
2012
    3,172  
2013
    3,437  
2014
    3,665  
2015
    3,908  
Thereafter
  $ 279,307  
8. Related Party Transactions
     Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., our equity sponsor, retains consultants that specialize in operations management and support and who provide Cerberus with consulting advice concerning portfolio companies in which funds and accounts managed by Cerberus or its affiliates have invested. From time to time, Cerberus makes the services of these consultants available to Cerberus portfolio companies. We believe that the terms of these consulting arrangements are materially consistent with those terms that would have been obtained by us in an arrangement with an unaffiliated third party. We have normal service, purchase and sales arrangements with other entities that are owned or controlled by Cerberus. We believe that these transactions are at arms’ length terms and are not material to our results of operations or financial position.
9. Commitments and Contingencies
     Environmental and Legal Matters
     We are involved in various proceedings incidental to our businesses and are subject to a variety of environmental and pollution control laws and regulations in all jurisdictions in which we operate. Although the ultimate outcome of these proceedings cannot be determined with certainty, based on presently available information management believes that adequate reserves have been established for probable losses with respect thereto. Management further believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters could be material to operating results in any given quarter but will not have a materially adverse effect on our long-term financial condition, our results of operations, or our cash flows.

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     Collective Bargaining Agreements
     As of June 30, 2007, approximately 31% of our total work force is covered by collective bargaining agreements. Collective bargaining agreements representing approximately 11% of our work force will expire within one year.
     Preference Claim
     On November 19, 2004, we received a letter from Wickes Lumber, or Wickes, asserting that approximately $16 million in payments received by the Distribution Division of Georgia-Pacific Corporation during the 90-day period prior to Wickes’ January 20, 2004 Chapter 11 filing were preferential payments under section 547 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. On October 14, 2005, Wickes Inc. filed a lawsuit in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Illinois titled “Wickes Inc. v. Georgia Pacific Distribution Division (BlueLinx),” (Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding No. 05-2322) asserting its claim. On November 14, 2005, we filed our answer to the complaint denying liability. Although the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be determined with certainty, we believe Wickes’ assertion to be without merit and, in any event, subject to one or more complete defenses, including, but not limited to, that the payments were made and received in the ordinary course of business and were a substantially contemporaneous exchange for new value given to Wickes.
     Breach of Contract Claim
     On January 12, 2007, Kenexa Technology, Inc. filed suit against our operating company in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware. Effective July 10, 2007, we resolved the dispute, and Kenexa dismissed its lawsuit with prejudice. The resolution of this matter did not have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations.
     Hurricane Katrina
     Hurricane Katrina caused significant damage at our distribution center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The facility ceased operations prior to the arrival of the storm on August 29, 2005. There was approximately $2.4 million in inventory located at the facility that has been declared a total loss by our insurer. Damage to the building and furniture, fixtures and equipment exceeds $2.0 million. The total loss recognized related to the damage was $250,000, which is the amount of our insurance deductible. We recognized this loss in fiscal 2005. The facility has reopened and is operating at full capacity.
11. Subsequent Events
     On August 6, 2007 our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on our common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 28, 2007 to stockholders of record as of September 14, 2007.
     On July 11, 2007, we agreed with our insurer to a settlement of our outstanding insurance claims related to damage to our New Orleans distribution center and its inventory caused by Hurricane Katrina. The net effect of the receipt of insurance proceeds will result in a gain of approximately $1.7 million to be recognized in the third quarter of fiscal 2007.
12. Unaudited Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
     The unaudited condensed consolidating financial information as of June 30, 2007 and December 30, 2006 and for the periods from April 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007 and April 2, 2006 to July 1, 2006 is provided due to restrictions in our revolving credit facility that limit distributions by BlueLinx Corporation, our wholly-owned operating subsidiary, to us, which, in turn, may limit our ability to pay dividends to holders of our common stock (see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006, for a more detailed discussion of these restrictions and the terms of the facility). Also included in the supplemental condensed consolidated financial statements are sixty-one single member limited liability companies, which are wholly owned by us (the “LLC subsidiaries”). The LLC subsidiaries own certain warehouse properties that are occupied by BlueLinx Corporation, each under the terms of a master lease agreement. Certain of the warehouse properties collateralize a mortgage loan and none of the properties are available to satisfy the debts and other obligations of either BlueLinx Corporation or us.

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     The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from April 1, 2007 to June 30, 2007 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 1,081,990     $ 7,518     $ (7,518 )   $ 1,081,990  
Cost of sales
          962,752                   962,752  
 
                             
Gross profit
          119,238       7,518       (7,518 )     119,238  
 
                             
Operating expenses:
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    279       100,459       126       (7,518 )     93,346  
Depreciation and amortization
          4,276       1,059             5,335  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
    279       104,735       1,185       (7,518 )     98,681  
 
                             
Operating income (loss)
    (279 )     14,503       6,333             20,557  
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          6,905       4,893             11,798  
Other expense (income), net
          (219 )     (6 )           (225 )
 
                             
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (279 )     7,817       1,446             8,984  
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (109 )     3,095       564             3,550  
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
    5,604                   (5,604 )      
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,434     $ 4,722     $ 882     $ (5,604 )   $ 5,434  
 
                             
     The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from April 2, 2006 to July 1, 2006 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 1,378,950     $ 5,556     $ (5,556 )   $ 1,378,950  
Cost of sales
          1,242,507                   1,242,507  
 
                             
Gross profit
          136,443       5,556       (5,556 )     136,443  
 
                             
Operating expenses:
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    470       103,010       198       (5,556 )     98,122  
Depreciation and amortization
          4,005       1,058             5,063  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
    470       107,015       1,256       (5,556 )     103,185  
 
                             
Operating income (loss)
    (470 )     29,428       4,300             33,258  
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          8,599       3,663             12,262  
Charges associated with mortgage refinancing
                4,864             4,864  
Other expense (income), net
          (56 )     (13 )           (69 )
 
                             
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (470 )     20,885       (4,214 )           16,201  
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (183 )     8,416       (1,643 )           6,590  
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
    9,898                   (9,898 )      
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ 9,611     $ 12,469     $ (2,571 )   $ (9,898 )   $ 9,611  
 
                             

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     The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 2,039,104     $ 15,036     $ (15,036 )   $ 2,039,104  
Cost of sales
          1,816,111                   1,816,111  
 
                             
Gross profit
          222,993       15,036       (15,036 )     222,993  
 
                             
Operating expenses:
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    716       195,891       243       (15,036 )     181,814  
Depreciation and amortization
          8,618       2,116             10,734  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
    716       204,509       2,359       (15,036 )     192,548  
 
                             
Operating income (loss)
    (716 )     18,484       12,677             30,445  
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          12,620       9,784             22,404  
Other expense (income), net
          (367 )     (241 )           (608 )
 
                             
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (716 )     6,231       3,134             8,649  
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (279 )     2,461       1,222             3,404  
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
    5,682                   (5,682 )      
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,245     $ 3,770     $ 1,912     $ (5,682 )   $ 5,245  
 
                             
     The condensed consolidating statement of operations for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from January 1, 2006 to July 1, 2006 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net sales
  $     $ 2,755,556     $ 10,455     $ (10,455 )   $ 2,755,556  
Cost of sales
          2,489,161                   2,489,161  
 
                             
Gross profit
          266,395       10,455       (10,455 )     266,395  
 
                             
Operating expenses:
                                       
Selling, general and administrative
    807       204,518       519       (10,455 )     195,389  
Depreciation and amortization
          7,990       2,116             10,106  
 
                             
Total operating expenses
    807       212,508       2,635       (10,455 )     205,495  
 
                             
Operating income (loss)
    (807 )     53,887       7,820             60,900  
Non-operating expenses:
                                       
Interest expense
          16,666       6,793             23,459  
Charges associated with new mortgage
                4,864             4,864  
Other expense (income), net
          80       (68 )           12  
 
                             
Income before provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (807 )     37,141       (3,769 )           32,565  
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
    (315 )     14,944       (1,469 )           13,160  
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
    19,897                   (19,897 )      
 
                             
Net income (loss)
  $ 19,405     $ 22,197     $ (2,300 )   $ (19,897 )   $ 19,405  
 
                             

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     The condensed consolidating balance sheet for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. as of June 30, 2007 follows (in thousands):
                                         
            BlueLinx                    
    BlueLinx     Corporation                    
    Holdings     and     LLC              
    Inc.     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets:
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash
  $ 3     $ 24,715     $ 38     $     $ 24,756  
Receivables
          405,798                   405,798  
Inventories
          470,222                   470,222  
Deferred income taxes
          9,973             (65 )     9,908  
Other current assets
    (11 )     42,428             (2,506 )     39,911  
Intercompany receivable
    971                   (971 )      
 
                             
Total current assets
    963       953,136       38       (3,542 )     950,595  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment:
                                       
Land and land improvements
          2,877       54,295             57,172  
Buildings
          7,002       89,761             96,763  
Machinery and equipment
          66,732                   66,732  
Construction in progress
          4,515                   4,515  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
          81,126       144,056             225,182  
Accumulated depreciation
          (33,197 )     (13,347 )           (46,544 )
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, net
          47,929       130,709             178,638  
Investment in subsidiaries
    190,515                   (190,515 )      
Deferred income taxes
          245             (245 )      
Other non-current assets
          17,633       5,605             23,238  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 191,478     $ 1,018,943     $ 136,352     $ (194,302 )   $ 1,152,471  
 
                             
Liabilities:
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 20     $ 260,298     $     $     $ 260,318  
Bank overdrafts
          34,563                   34,563  
Accrued compensation
          10,306                   10,306  
Current maturities of long-term debt
          103,816                   103,816  
Deferred income taxes
    65                   (65 )      
Other current liabilities
          15,451       1,193             16,644  
Intercompany payable
          692       2,785       (3,477 )      
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    85       425,126       3,978       (3,542 )     425,647  
 
                             
Non-current liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
          227,719       295,000             522,719  
Deferred income taxes
                2,115       (245 )     1,870  
Other long-term liabilities
          10,842                   10,842  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    85       663,687       301,093       (3,787 )     961,078  
 
                             
Shareholders’ Equity/Parent’s Investment
    191,393       355,256       (164,741 )     (190,515 )     191,393  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 191,478     $ 1,018,943     $ 136,352     $ (194,302 )   $ 1,152,471  
 
                             

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     The condensed consolidating balance sheet for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. as of December 30, 2006 follows (in thousands):
                                         
            BlueLinx                    
    BlueLinx     Corporation     LLC              
    Holdings Inc.     and Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Assets:
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash
  $ 2     $ 27,017     $ 23     $     $ 27,042  
Receivables
          307,543                   307,543  
Inventories
          410,686                   410,686  
Deferred income taxes
          9,175             (151 )     9,024  
Other current assets
    497       46,957             (2,506 )     44,948  
Intercompany receivable
    764                   (764 )      
 
                             
Total current assets
    1,263       801,378       23       (3,421 )     799,243  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment:
                                       
Land and land improvements
          2,760       54,225             56,985  
Buildings
          6,467       89,347             95,814  
Machinery and equipment
          61,955                   61,955  
Construction in progress
          2,025                   2,025  
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
          73,207       143,572             216,779  
Accumulated depreciation
          (27,300 )     (11,230 )           (38,530 )
 
                             
Property, plant and equipment, net
          45,907       132,342             178,249  
Investment in subsidiaries
    188,307                   (188,307 )      
Deferred income taxes
          1,430             (1,430 )      
Other non-current assets
          20,916       5,954             26,870  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 189,570     $ 869,631     $ 138,319     $ (193,158 )   $ 1,004,362  
 
                             
Liabilities:
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 20     $ 195,795     $     $     $ 195,815  
Bank overdrafts
          50,241                   50,241  
Accrued compensation
          8,574                   8,574  
Current maturities of long-term debt
          9,743                   9,743  
Deferred income taxes
    151                   (151 )      
Other current liabilities
          14,848       (215 )           14,633  
Intercompany payable
          160       3,110       (3,270 )      
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    171       279,361       2,895       (3,421 )     279,006  
 
                             
Non-current liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
          227,719       295,000             522,719  
Deferred income taxes
                2,531       (1,430 )     1,101  
Other long-term liabilities
          12,137                   12,137  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    171       519,217       300,426       (4,851 )     814,963  
 
                             
Shareholders’ Equity/Parent’s Investment
    189,399       350,414       (162,107 )     (188,307 )     189,399  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 189,570     $ 869,631     $ 138,319     $ (193,158 )   $ 1,004,362  
 
                             

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     The condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from December 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net income
  $ 5,245     $ 3,770     $ 1,912     $ (5,682 )   $ 5,245  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operations:
                                       
Depreciation and amortization
          8,618       2,116             10,734  
Amortization of debt issue costs
          903       312             1,215  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (86 )     (1,061 )     (416 )           (1,563 )
Share-based compensation expense
          2,227                   2,227  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
          (60 )                 (60 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    (5,682 )                 5,682        
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                                       
Receivables
          (98,255 )                 (98,255 )
Inventories
          (59,536 )                 (59,536 )
Accounts payable
          64,503                   64,503  
Changes in other working capital
    508       6,924       1,408             8,840  
Intercompany receivable
    (207 )                 207        
Intercompany payable
          532       (325 )     (207 )      
Other
          2,308       (30 )           2,278  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (222 )     (69,127 )     4,977             (64,372 )
 
                             
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Investment in subsidiaries
    7,624                   (7,624 )      
Property, plant and equipment investments
          (9,578 )     (449 )           (10,027 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
          1,086                   1,086  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    7,624       (8,492 )     (449 )     (7,624 )     (8,941 )
 
                             
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Net transactions with Parent
          (3,078 )     (4,546 )     7,624        
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    323                         323  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
    60                         60  
Net increase in revolving credit facility
          94,073                   94,073  
Decrease in bank overdrafts
          (15,678 )                 (15,678 )
Common dividends paid
    (7,784 )                       (7,784 )
Other
                33             33  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (7,401 )     75,317       (4,513 )     7,624       71,027  
 
                             
Increase (decrease) in cash
    1       (2,302 )     15             (2,286 )
Balance, beginning of period
    2       27,017       23             27,042  
 
                             
Balance, end of period
  $ 3     $ 24,715     $ 38     $     $ 24,756  
 
                             

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     The condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for BlueLinx Holdings Inc. for the period from January 1, 2006 to July 1, 2006 follows (in thousands):
                                         
    BlueLinx                          
    Holdings     BlueLinx     LLC              
    Inc.     Corporation     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
Net income (loss)
  $ 19,405     $ 22,197     $ (2,300 )   $ (19,897 )   $ 19,405  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operations:
                                       
Depreciation and amortization
          7,990       2,116             10,106  
Amortization of debt issue costs
          988       421             1,409  
Charges associated with mortgage refinancing
                4,864             4,864  
Deferred income tax benefit
    (210 )     (1,235 )     (288 )           (1,733 )
Share-based compensation
    38       1,208                   1,246  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
          (863 )                 (863 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    (19,897 )                 19,897        
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                                       
Receivables
          (70,028 )                 (70,028 )
Inventories
          (59,093 )                 (59,093 )
Accounts payable
    (35 )     (13,698 )                 (13,733 )
Changes in other working capital
    521       (4,099 )     (1,937 )           (5,515 )
Intercompany receivable
    368       1,578       (1,939 )     (7 )      
Intercompany payable
    (1,578 )     1,939       (368 )     7        
Other
          365       133             498  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (1,388 )     (112,751 )     702             (113,437 )
 
                             
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
Investment in subsidiaries
    6,709                   (6,709 )      
Property, plant and equipment investments
          (2,785 )                 (2,785 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
          332                   332  
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    6,709       (2,453 )           (6,709 )     (2,453 )
 
                             
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
Net transactions with Parent
          115,960       (122,669 )     6,709        
Proceeds from stock options exercised
    1,483                         1,483  
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements
    863                         863  
Net increase in revolving credit facility
          5,512                   5,512  
Proceeds from new mortgage
                295,000             295,000  
Debt financing costs
          (400 )     (5,553 )           (5,953 )
Retirement of old mortgage
                (165,000 )           (165,000 )
Prepayment fees associated with old mortgage
                (2,475 )           (2,475 )
Decrease in bank overdrafts
          (3,034 )                 (3,034 )
Common dividends paid
    (7,680 )                       (7,680 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    (5,334 )     118,038       (697 )     6,709       118,716  
 
                             
Increase (decrease) in cash
    (13 )     2,834       5             2,826  
Balance, beginning of period
    13       24,307                   24,320  
 
                             
Balance, end of period
  $     $ 27,141     $ 5     $     $ 27,146  
 
                             

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
     The information contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) has been derived from our historical financial statements and is intended to provide information to assist you in better understanding and evaluating our financial condition and results of operations. We recommend that you read this MD&A section in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to those statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). This MD&A section is not a comprehensive discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations, but rather updates disclosures made in the aforementioned filing. The discussion below contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future results, performance or achievements, and may contain the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “will be,” “will likely continue,” “will likely result” or words or phrases of similar meaning. All of these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management that, although believed by us to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors outside of our control, that may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties may include those discussed under the heading “Factors Affecting Future Results” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006 as filed with the SEC and other factors, some of which may not be known to us. We operate in a changing environment in which new risks can emerge from time to time. It is not possible for management to predict all of these risks, nor can it assess the extent to which any factor, or a combination of factors, may cause our business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements. Factors you should consider that could cause these differences include, among other things:
    changes in the prices, supply and/or demand for products which we distribute, especially as a result of conditions in the residential housing market;
 
    general economic and business conditions in the United States;
 
    the activities of competitors;
 
    changes in significant operating expenses;
 
    changes in the availability of capital;
 
    our ability to identify acquisition opportunities and effectively and cost-efficiently integrate acquisitions;
 
    adverse weather patterns or conditions;
 
    acts of war or terrorist activities;
 
    variations in the performance of the financial markets; and
 
    the other factors described herein under “Factors Affecting Future Results” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006 as filed with the SEC.
     Given these risks and uncertainties, we caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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Overview
     Background
     We are a leading distributor of building products in the United States. We distribute approximately 10,000 products to more than 11,500 customers through our network of more than 70 warehouses and third-party operated warehouses which serve all major metropolitan markets in the United States. We distribute products in two principal categories: structural products and specialty products. Structural products include plywood, oriented strand board (“OSB”), rebar and remesh, lumber and other wood products primarily used for structural support, walls and flooring in construction projects. Structural products represented approximately 54% of our second quarter of fiscal 2007 gross sales. Specialty products include roofing, insulation, moulding, engineered wood, vinyl products (used primarily in siding) and metal products (excluding rebar and remesh). Specialty products accounted for approximately 46% of our second quarter of fiscal 2007 gross sales.
     Recent Developments
     On August 6, 2007, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share on our common stock. The dividend is payable on September 28, 2007 to stockholders of record as of September 14, 2007.
     On July 11, 2007, we agreed with our insurer to a settlement of our outstanding insurance claims related to damage to our New Orleans distribution center and its inventory caused by Hurricane Katrina. We anticipate that the net effect of the receipt of insurance proceeds will result in a gain of approximately $1.7 million to be recognized by us in the third quarter of fiscal 2007.
     Supply Agreement with Georgia-Pacific
     On May 7, 2004, we entered into a multi-year supply agreement with Georgia-Pacific. Under the agreement, we have exclusive distribution rights on certain products and certain customer segments. Georgia-Pacific is our largest vendor, with Georgia-Pacific products representing approximately 24% of our purchases during fiscal 2006.
Selected Factors Affecting Our Operating Results
     Our operating results are affected by housing starts, mobile home production, industrial production, repair and remodeling spending and non-residential construction. Our operating results are also impacted by changes in product prices. Structural product prices can vary significantly based on short-term and long-term changes in supply and demand. The prices of specialty products can also vary from time to time, although they are generally significantly less variable than structural products.
     The following table sets forth changes in net sales by product category, sales variances due to changes in unit volume and dollar and percentage changes in unit volume and price versus comparable prior periods, in each case for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the first six months of fiscal 2007, the first six months of fiscal 2006, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005.
                                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q2 2007     Q2 2006     2007 YTD     2006 YTD     2006     2005  
    (Dollars in millions)  
    (Unaudited)  
Sales by Category
                                               
Structural Products(1)
  $ 598     $ 799     $ 1,117     $ 1,612     $ 2,788     $ 3,548  
Specialty Products(1)
    501       603       957       1,184       2,197       2,143  
Unallocated Allowances and Adjustments
    (17 )     (23 )     (35 )     (40 )     (86 )     (69 )
 
                                   
Total Sales
  $ 1,082     $ 1,379     $ 2,039     $ 2,756     $ 4,899     $ 5,622  
 
                                   
Sales Variances
                                               
Unit Volume $ Change
  $ (229 )   $ (56 )   $ (534 )   $ 11     $ (398 )   $ 216  
Price/Other(2)
    (68 )     (52 )     (183 )     (94 )     (325 )     (152 )
 
                                   
Total $ Change
  $ (297 )   $ (108 )   $ (717 )   $ (83 )   $ (723 )   $ 64  
 
                                   
Unit Volume % Change
    (16.3 )%     (3.8 )%     (19.1 )%     0.4 %     (7.0 )%     3.9 %
Price/Other(2)
    (5.2 )%     (3.5 )%     (6.9 )%     (3.3 )%     (5.9 )%     (2.8 )%
 
                                   
Total % Change
    (21.5 )%     (7.3 )%     (26.0 )%     (2.9 )%     (12.9 )%     1.1 %
 
                                   

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(1)   For the quarter ended December 31, 2005, we began classifying metal rebar and remesh as structural products instead of specialty products. Fiscal 2005 Sales by Category have been adjusted to reclassify sales of rebar/remesh from Specialty Products sales to Structural Products sales. This reclassification has no impact on Total Sales.
 
(2)   Other includes unallocated allowances and discounts.
     The following table sets forth changes in gross margin dollars and percentages by product category, and percentage changes in unit volume growth by product, in each case for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the first six months of fiscal 2007, the first six months of fiscal 2006, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005.
                                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q2 2007     Q2 2006     2007 YTD     2006 YTD     2006     2005  
    (Dollars in millions)  
    (Unaudited)  
Gross Margin $’s by Category
                                               
Structural Products(1)
  $ 56     $ 55     $ 101     $ 111     $ 194     $ 246  
Specialty Products(1)
    70       87       134       167       308       284  
Other (2)
    (7 )     (6 )     (12 )     (12 )     (22 )     (18 )
 
                                   
Total Gross Margin $’s
  $ 119     $ 136     $ 223     $ 266     $ 480     $ 512  
 
                                   
Gross Margin %’s by Category
                                               
Structural Products
    9.3 %     7.0 %     9.0 %     6.9 %     7.0 %     6.9 %
Specialty Products
    14.0 %     14.4 %     14.0 %     14.1 %     14.0 %     13.3 %
Other (2)
  NA   NA   NA   NA   NA   NA
 
                                   
Total Gross Margin %’s
    11.0 %     9.9 %     10.9 %     9.7 %     9.8 %     9.1 %
 
                                   
Unit Volume Growth by Product
                                               
Structural Products
    (17.1 )%     (11.3 )%     (19.9 )%     (6.3 )%     (11.8 )%     3.2 %
Specialty Products
    (15.3 )%     9.6 %     (18.0 )%     12.1 %     1.0 %     5.1 %
 
                                   
Total Unit Volume Growth %’s
    (16.3 )%     (3.8 )%     (19.1 )%     0.4 %     (7.0 )%     3.9 %
 
                                   
 
(1)   For the quarter ended December 31, 2005, we began classifying metal rebar and remesh as structural product instead of specialty product. Fiscal 2005 Sales by Category have been adjusted to reclassify sales of rebar/remesh from Specialty Products sales to Structural Products sales. This reclassification has no impact on Total Sales.
 
(2)   Other includes unallocated allowances and discounts.
     The following table sets forth changes in net sales and gross margin by channel and percentage changes in gross margin by channel, in each case for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the second quarter of fiscal 2006, the first six months of fiscal 2007, the first six months of fiscal 2006, fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005.
                                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q2 2007     Q2 2006     2007 YTD     2006 YTD     2006     2005  
    (Dollars in millions)  
    (Unaudited)  
Sales by Channel
                                               
Warehouse/Reload
  $ 783     $ 918     $ 1,464     $ 1,800     $ 3,326     $ 3,704  
Direct
    316       484       610       996       1,659       1,987  
Unallocated Allowances and Adjustments
    (17 )     (23 )     (35 )     (40 )     (86 )     (69 )
 
                                   
Total
  $ 1,082     $ 1,379     $ 2,039     $ 2,756     $ 4,899     $ 5,622  
 
                                   
Gross Margin by Channel
                                               
Warehouse/Reload
  $ 106     $ 114     $ 198     $ 224     $ 407     $ 429  
Direct
    20       28       37       54       95       101  
Unallocated Allowances and Adjustments
    (7 )     (6 )     (12 )     (12 )     (22 )     (18 )
 
                                   
Total
  $ 119     $ 136     $ 223     $ 266     $ 480     $ 512  
 
                                   
                                                 
    Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal     Fiscal  
    Q2 2007     Q2 2006     2007 YTD     2006 YTD     2006     2005  
    (Dollars in millions)  
    (Unaudited)  
Gross Margin % by Channel
                                               
Warehouse/Reload
    13.5 %     12.4 %     13.5 %     12.4 %     12.2 %     11.6 %
Direct
    6.3 %     5.8 %     6.1 %     5.4 %     5.7 %     5.1 %
Unallocated Allowances and Adjustments
    (0.6 )%     (0.4 )%     (0.6 )%     (0.4 )%     (0.4 )%     (0.3 )%
Total
    11.0 %     9.9 %     10.9 %     9.7 %     9.8 %     9.1 %

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Fiscal Year
     Our fiscal year is a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Saturday closest to the end of the calendar year. Fiscal years 2006 and 2005 contain 52 weeks.
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of Fiscal 2007 Compared to Second Quarter of Fiscal 2006
     The following table sets forth our results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and second quarter of fiscal 2006.
                                 
    Period             Period        
    from             from        
    April 1, 2007     % of     April 2, 2006     % of  
    to     Net     to     Net  
    June 30, 2007     Sales     July 1, 2006     Sales  
    (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)          
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Net sales
  $ 1,081,990       100.0 %   $ 1,378,950       100.0 %
Gross profit
    119,238       11.0 %     136,443       9.9 %
Selling, general & administrative
    93,346       8.6 %     98,122       7.1 %
Depreciation and amortization
    5,335       0.5 %     5,063       0.4 %
 
                           
Operating income
    20,557       1.9 %     33,258       2.4 %
Interest expense
    11,798       1.1 %     12,262       0.9 %
Charges associated with mortgage refinancing
          0.0 %     4,864       0.4 %
Other income, net
    (225 )     0.0 %     (69 )     0.0 %
 
                           
Income before provision for income taxes
    8,984       0.8 %     16,201       1.2 %
Provision for income taxes
    3,550       0.3 %     6,590       0.5 %
 
                           
Net income
  $ 5,434       0.5 %   $ 9,611       0.7 %
 
                           
     Net Sales. For the second quarter of fiscal 2007, net sales decreased by 21.5%, or $0.3 billion, to $1.1 billion. Sales during the quarter were negatively impacted by a 21.8% decline in housing starts. New home construction represents approximately 50% of our end-use markets; our other end-use markets also declined. Specialty sales, primarily consisting of roofing, specialty panels, insulation, moulding, engineered wood products, vinyl siding, composite decking and metal products (excluding rebar and remesh) decreased by $102 million or 16.9% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2006, reflecting a 15.3% decline in unit volume. Structural sales, including plywood, OSB, lumber and metal rebar, decreased by $201 million, or 25.2% from a year ago, primarily as a result of a decrease in unit volume of 17.1%. A 8.0% decline in average prices for key grades of wood based structural products during the second quarter of fiscal 2007 versus a year ago also contributed to the overall decline in our structural sales.
     Gross Profit. Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was $119 million, or 11.0% of sales, compared to $136 million, or 9.9% of sales, in the prior year period. The decrease in gross profit dollars compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was driven primarily by reduced unit volume associated with the ongoing slowdown in the residential housing market. Gross margin increased by 110 basis points to 11.0%, reflecting growth in higher-margin specialty products and effective management of structural product inventory in a declining price environment for wood-based structural products.
     Selling, general, and administrative. Operating expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 were $93.3 million, or 8.6% of net sales, compared to $98.1 million, or 7.1% of net sales, during the second quarter of fiscal 2006. The decline primarily reflects lower payroll related to headcount reductions.
     Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $5.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, compared with $5.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

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     Operating Income. Operating income for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was $20.6 million, or 1.9% of sales, versus $33.3 million, or 2.4% of sales, in the second quarter of fiscal 2006, reflecting a decrease in gross profit, partially offset by improvements in operating expense.
     Interest Expense, net. Interest expense totaled $11.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2007, down $0.5 million from the prior year, reflecting lower debt levels. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility and new mortgage was $6.5 million and $4.7 million, respectively, during this period. Interest expense totaled $12.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility, old mortgage and new mortgage was $8.2 million, $2.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for this period. In addition, interest expense included $0.6 million and $0.7 million of debt issue cost amortization for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and for the second quarter of fiscal 2006, respectively.
     On June 9, 2006, our existing mortgage loan was paid off in full and replaced with a new mortgage loan. In connection with this transaction, we incurred charges of $4.9 million, which includes write-off of unamortized debt financing costs of $3.2 million.
     Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate was 39.5% and 40.7% for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and the second quarter of fiscal 2006, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate resulted from the greater impact of various tax credits due to lower income in the second quarter of fiscal 2007.
     Net Income. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was $5.4 million compared to net income of $9.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2006.
     On a per-share basis, basic and diluted income applicable to common stockholders for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 were each $0.18. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of 2006 were each $0.31.
     Year-to-Date Fiscal 2007 Compared to Year-to-Date Fiscal 2006
     The following table sets forth our results of operations for the first six months of fiscal 2007 and the first six months of fiscal 2006.
                                 
    Period             Period        
    from             from        
    December 31, 2006     % of     January 1, 2006     % of  
    to     Net     to     Net  
    June 30, 2007     Sales     July 1, 2006     Sales  
    (Unaudited)             (Unaudited)          
    (Dollars in thousands)  
Net sales
  $ 2,039,104       100.0 %   $ 2,755,556       100.0 %
Gross profit
    222,993       10.9 %     266,395       9.7 %
Selling, general & administrative
    181,814       8.9 %     195,389       7.1 %
Depreciation and amortization
    10,734       0.5 %     10,106       0.4 %
 
                           
Operating income
    30,445       1.5 %     60,900       2.2 %
Interest expense
    22,404       1.1 %     23,459       0.9 %
Charges associated with mortgage refinancing
          0.0 %     4,864       0.2 %
Other (income) expense, net
    (608 )     0.0 %     12       0.0 %
 
                           
Income before provision for income taxes
    8,649       0.4 %     32,565       1.2 %
Income tax provision
    3,404       0.2 %     13,160       0.5 %
 
                           
Net income
  $ 5,245       0.3 %   $ 19,405       0.7 %
 
                           
     Net Sales. For the first six months of fiscal 2007, net sales decreased by 26.0%, or $0.7 billion, to $2.0 billion. Sales during this period were negatively impacted by a 26.0% decline in housing starts. New home construction represents approximately 50% of our end-use markets; our other end-use markets also declined. Specialty sales, primarily consisting of roofing, specialty panels, insulation, moulding, engineered wood products, vinyl siding, composite decking and metal products (excluding rebar and remesh) decreased by $227 million or 19.2% compared to the first six months of fiscal 2006, reflecting a 18.0% decline in unit volume. Structural sales, including plywood, OSB, lumber and metal rebar, decreased by $495 million, or 30.7% from a year ago, primarily as a result of a decrease in unit volume of 19.9%. A 10.8% decline in structural product prices also contributed to the overall decline in our structural sales.
     Gross Profit. Gross profit for the first six months of fiscal 2007 was $223 million, or 10.9% of sales, compared to $266 million, or 9.7% of sales, in the prior year period. The decrease in gross profit dollars compared to the first six months of fiscal 2006 was driven

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primarily by lower unit volume associated with a slowdown in the housing market. Gross margin increased by 120 basis points to 10.9%, reflecting effective management of structural product inventory and an increased mix of higher margin specialty products.
     Selling, general, and administrative. Operating expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2007 were $182 million, or 8.9% of net sales, compared to $195 million, or 7.1% of net sales, during the first six months of fiscal 2006. The decline primarily reflects decreases in variable compensation, lower payroll related to headcount reductions, and other fixed components not directly related to headcount reductions.
     Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense totaled $10.7 million for the first six months of fiscal 2007, compared with $10.1 million for the first six months of fiscal 2006.
     Operating Income. Operating income for the first six months of fiscal 2007 was $30.4 million, or 1.5% of sales, versus $60.9 million, or 2.2% of sales, in the first six months of fiscal 2006. The 50% decline in operating income was largely driven by the housing-related drop in demand and lower wood-based structural prices.
     Interest Expense, net. Interest expense totaled $22.4 million, down $1.1 million from the prior year reflecting lower debt levels. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility and new mortgage was $11.6 million and $9.6 million, respectively, during this period. Interest expense totaled $23.5 million for the first six months of fiscal 2006. Interest expense related to our revolving credit facility, old mortgage and new mortgage was $15.9 million, $5.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for this period. In addition, interest expense included $1.2 million and $1.4 million of debt issue cost amortization for the first six months of fiscal 2007 and for the first six months of fiscal 2006, respectively.
     Additionally, the second quarter of fiscal 2006 included charges of $4.9 million associated with the mortgage refinancing, which includes the write-off of unamortized debt financing costs of $3.2 million.
     Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate was 39.4% and 40.4% for the first six months of fiscal 2007 and the first six months of fiscal 2006, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate resulted from the greater impact of various tax credits due to lower income for the first six months of fiscal 2007.
     Net Income. Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2007 was $5.2 million compared to net income of $19.4 million for the first six months of fiscal 2006.
     On a per-share basis, basic and diluted income applicable to common stockholders for the first six months of fiscal 2007 were each $0.17. Basic and diluted earnings per share for the first six months of 2006 were $0.64 and $0.63, respectively.
Seasonality
     We are exposed to fluctuations in quarterly sales volumes and expenses due to seasonal factors. These seasonal factors are common in the building products distribution industry. The first and fourth quarters are typically our slowest quarters due primarily to the impact of poor weather on the construction market. Our second and third quarters are typically our strongest quarters, reflecting a substantial increase in construction due to more favorable weather conditions. Our working capital and accounts receivable and payable generally peak in the third quarter, while inventory generally peaks in the second quarter in anticipation of the summer building season. We expect these trends to continue for the foreseeable future.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
     We depend on cash flow from operations and funds available under our revolving credit facility to finance working capital needs, capital expenditures, dividends and acquisitions. We believe that the amounts available from this and other sources will be sufficient to fund our routine operations and capital requirements for the foreseeable future.
     Part of our growth strategy is to selectively pursue acquisitions. Accordingly, depending on the nature of the acquisition or currency, we may use cash or stock, or a combination of both, as acquisition currency. Our cash requirements may significantly increase and incremental cash expenditures will be required in connection with the integration of the acquired company’s business and to pay fees and expenses in connection with acquisitions. To the extent that significant amounts of cash are expended in connection with acquisitions, our liquidity position may be adversely impacted. In addition, there can be no assurance that we will be successful

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in implementing our acquisition strategy. For a discussion of the risks associated with our acquisition strategy, see the risk factor on integrating acquisitions in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
     The following tables indicate our working capital and cash flows for the periods indicated.
                 
    June 30,   December 30,
    2007   2006
    (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
Working capital
  $ 524,948     $ 520,237  
                 
            Period from
    Period from   January 1,
    December 31,   2006 to
    2006 to   July 1,
    June 30, 2007   2006
    (Dollars in thousands)
    (Unaudited)
Cash flows used for operating activities
  $ (64,372 )   $ (113,437 )
Cash flows used for investing activities
    (8,941 )     (2,453 )
Cash flows provided by financing activities
  $ 71,027     $ 118,716  
     Working Capital
     Working capital increased by $4.7 million to $525 million at June 30, 2007, primarily as a result of increases in accounts receivable and inventories of $98.2 million and $59.5 million, respectively, as well as a decrease in bank overdrafts of $15.7 million. These changes were partially offset by an increase in accounts payable and current maturities of long-term debt of $64.5 million and $94.1 million, respectively, as well as a decrease in other current assets of $5.0 million. Additionally, cash decreased from $27.0 million on December 30, 2006 to $24.8 million at June 30, 2007. The $24.8 million of cash on our balance sheet at June 30, 2007 primarily reflects customer remittances received in our lock boxes on Friday and Saturday that are not available until Monday, which is part of the following fiscal period.
     Operating Activities
     During the first six months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, cash flows used in operating activities totaled $64.4 million and $113 million, respectively. The decrease of $49.1 million in cash flows used in operating activities was primarily the result of a lower use of cash related to changes in working capital of $84.4 million for the first six months of fiscal 2007 compared to $148 million for the first six months of fiscal 2006. This decreased use of cash was offset by a $17.4 million decline in net income, as adjusted, from $35.3 million to $17.9 million. Adjustments included depreciation and amortization, debt issue cost amortization, charges associated with mortgage refinancing, deferred income tax benefit and stock-based compensation.
     Investing Activities
     During the first six months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, cash flows used in investing activities totaled $8.9 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
     During the first six months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, our expenditures for property and equipment were $10.0 million and $2.8 million, respectively. The increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily for programs designed to improve and fine tune our capabilities in inventory management and forecasting, in financial budgeting and reporting, in order tracking and visibility and in product marketing.
     Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment totaled $1.1 million and $0.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2006, respectively.

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     Financing Activities
     Net cash provided by financing activities was $71.0 million during the first six months of fiscal 2007 compared to $119 million during the first six months of fiscal 2006. The $47.7 million decrease in cash provided by financing activities was primarily driven by the proceeds from the new mortgage of $295 million. This decrease was partially offset by the retirement of the old mortgage and an increase in the revolving credit facility in the amount of $165 million and $88.6 million, respectively.
     We paid dividends to our common stockholders in the aggregate amount of $7.8 million and $7.7 million in the first six months of fiscal 2007 and the first six months of fiscal 2006, respectively.
     Debt and Credit Sources
     On May 7, 2004, our operating subsidiary entered into a revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2007, advances outstanding under the revolving credit facility were approximately $332 million. Borrowing availability was approximately $306 million and outstanding letters of credit on this facility were approximately $10.4 million. As of June 30, 2007, the interest rate on outstanding balances under the revolving credit facility was 7.44%. For the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2007, interest expense related to the revolving credit facility was $6.5 million and $11.6 million, respectively. For the second quarter and first six months of fiscal 2006, interest expense related to the revolving credit facility was $8.2 million and $15.9 million, respectively.
     On June 9, 2006, certain special purpose entities that are wholly-owned subsidiaries of ours entered into a $295 million mortgage loan with the German American Capital Corporation. The mortgage has a term of ten years and is secured by 57 distribution facilities and 1 office building owned by the special purpose entities. The stated interest rate on the mortgage is fixed at 6.35%. German American Capital Corporation assigned half of its interest in the mortgage loan to Wachovia Bank, National Association.
     On June 12, 2006, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Goldman Sachs Capital Markets, to hedge against interest rate risks related to our variable rate revolving credit facility. The interest rate swap has a notional amount of $150 million and the terms call for us to receive interest monthly at a variable rate equal to the 30-day LIBOR and to pay interest monthly at a fixed rate of 5.4%. This interest rate swap is designated as a cash flow hedge.
     We expect the hedge to be highly effective in offsetting changes in expected cash flows, as, at inception, the critical terms of the interest rate swap generally match the critical terms of the variable rate revolving credit facility. Fluctuations in the fair value of the ineffective portion, if any, of the cash flow hedge will be reflected in the current period earnings. For the first six months of fiscal 2007, we recognized $0.2 million of expense related to the ineffective portion of the hedge.
     At June 30, 2007, the fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of $0.6 million and was included in “Other long-term liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The fair value of the interest rate swap liability decreased by $1.9 million from December 30, 2006, due to changes in 30-day LIBOR rates. Accumulated other comprehensive income at June 30, 2007 included the net loss on the cash flow hedge (net of tax) of $0.3 million, which reflects the cumulative amount of comprehensive loss recognized in connection with the change in fair value of the swap.
     Contractual Obligations
     There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations from those disclosed in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2006.
     Critical Accounting Policies
     Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Certain of our accounting policies require the application of significant judgment by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating financial estimates. As with all judgments, they are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. These judgments are based on our historical experience, current economic trends in the industry, information provided by customers, vendors and other outside sources and management’s estimates, as appropriate.
     The following are accounting policies that management believes are important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgment.

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     Revenue Recognition
     We recognize revenue when the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an agreement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, our price to the buyer is fixed and determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured. Delivery is not considered to have occurred until the customer takes title and assumes the risks and rewards of ownership. The timing of revenue recognition is largely dependent on shipping terms. Revenue is recorded at the time of shipment for terms designated as FOB (free on board) shipping point. For sales transactions designated FOB destination, revenue is recorded when the product is delivered to the customer’s delivery site.
     All sales are recorded at gross in accordance with the guidance outlined by EITF 99-19 and in accordance with standard industry practice. The key indicators used to determine this are as follows:
    We are the primary obligor responsible for fulfillment;
 
    We hold title to all reload inventory and are responsible for all product returns;
 
    We control the selling price for all channels;
 
    We select the supplier; and
 
    We bear all credit risk.
     All revenues recognized are net of trade allowances, cash discounts and sales returns. Cash discounts and sales returns are estimated using historical experience. Trade allowances are based on the estimated obligations and historical experience. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to estimates on discounts and returns have been insignificant for each of the reported periods.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Related Reserves
     We evaluate the collectibility of accounts receivable based on numerous factors, including past transaction history with customers and their creditworthiness. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for each aging category on our aged trial balance based on our historical loss experience. This estimate is periodically adjusted when we become aware of specific customers’ inability to meet their financial obligations (e.g., bankruptcy filing or other evidence of liquidity problems). As we determine that specific balances will be ultimately uncollectible, we remove them from our aged trial balance. Additionally, we maintain reserves for cash discounts that we expect customers to earn as well as expected returns. At June 30, 2007 and December 30, 2006 these allowances totaled $9.7 million and $7.7 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to estimates on discounts and uncollectible accounts have been insignificant for each of the reported periods.
     Stock-Based Compensation
     On January 1, 2006, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) 123R, Share-Based Payment, using the modified prospective transition method. Prior to 2006, we accounted for stock awards granted to employees under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Generally, the approach in SFAS No. 123R is similar to the approach described in SFAS No. 123. However, SFAS No. 123R requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure will no longer be an alternative.
     Under the modified prospective transition method, compensation expense recognized in the second quarter included: (a) compensation expense for all unvested share-based awards granted prior to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with SFAS No. 123 and (b) compensation expense for all share-based awards granted subsequent to January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with SFAS No. 123R. Results of prior periods have not been restated.
     Through December 31, 2005, we accrued compensation expense assuming that all stock options granted were expected to vest. The effect of actual forfeitures was recognized as forfeitures occurred. Under SFAS No. 123R, we are required to estimate forfeitures in calculating the expense related to stock-based compensation. The adoption of SFAS No. 123R did not have a material impact on our results of operations.
     Compensation expense arising from stock-based awards granted to employees and non-employee directors is recognized as expense using the straight-line method over the vesting period. As of June 30, 2007, there was $5.0 million, $3.3 million, $2.3 million and $1.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options, restricted stock, performance shares and restricted stock units, respectively. The unrecognized compensation expense for these awards is expected to be recognized over a period of 3.5 years, 2.6 years, 2.5 years, and 2.5 years, respectively. For the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and for the first six months

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of fiscal 2007, our total stock-based compensation expense was $1.4 million and $2.2 million, respectively. We also recognized related income tax benefits of $0.5 million and $0.9 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and for the first six months of fiscal 2007, respectively.
     For the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and for the first six months of fiscal 2006, our total stock-based compensation expense was $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively. We also recognized related income tax benefits of $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 and for the first six months of fiscal 2006, respectively.
     Inventories
     Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market. The cost of all inventories is determined by the moving average cost method. We evaluate our inventory value at the end of each quarter to ensure that first quality, actively moving inventory, when viewed by category, is carried at the lower of cost or market. The market value of our inventory exceeded its cost at June 30, 2007 and December 30, 2006.
     Additionally, we maintain a reserve for the estimated value of impairment associated with damaged and inactive inventory. The inactive reserve includes inventory that has had no sales in the past six months or has turn days in excess of 365 days. At June 30, 2007 and December 30, 2006, our damaged and inactive inventory reserves totaled $5.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to inactive estimates have been insignificant.
     Consideration Received from Vendors and Paid to Customers
     Each year, we enter into agreements with many of our vendors providing for purchase rebates, generally based on achievement of specified volume purchasing levels and various marketing allowances that are common industry practice. We accrue for the receipt of vendor rebates based on purchases, and also reduce inventory value to reflect the net acquisition cost (purchase price less expected purchase rebates). In addition, we enter into agreements with many of our customers to offer customer rebates, generally based on achievement of specified volume sales levels and various marketing allowances that are common industry practice. We accrue for the payment of customer rebates based on sales to the customer, and also reduce sales value to reflect the net sales (sales price less expected customer rebates). At June 30, 2007, the vendor rebate receivable and customer rebate payable totaled $7.3 million and $9.7 million, respectively. At December 30, 2006, these balances totaled $10.1 million and $14.0 million, respectively. Adjustments to earnings resulting from revisions to rebate estimates have been insignificant for each of the reported periods.
     Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
     Long-lived assets, including property and equipment, are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the asset’s residual value, if any. In turn, measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of fair value, which is based on the best information available. We use internal cash flow estimates, quoted market prices when available and independent appraisals as appropriate to determine fair value. We derive the required cash flow estimates from our historical experience and our internal business plans and apply an appropriate discount rate. If these projected cash flows are less than the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized based on the fair value of the asset less any costs of disposition. Our judgment regarding the existence of impairment indicators is based on market and operational performance. There have been no adjustments to earnings resulting from the impairment of long-lived assets for each of the reported periods.
     Income Taxes
     We adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return (including a discussion of whether to file or not to file a return in a particular jurisdiction). The cumulative effect, if any, of applying FIN 48 is to be reported as adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the year of adoption. Adoption of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
     In February, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159 The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected are reported in earnings. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently assessing the impact of SFAS No. 159 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 applies to other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements. The new guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently evaluating the potential impact, if any, of the adoption of SFAS No. 157 on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
     In July 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” which prescribes a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return (including a decision whether to file or not to file a return in a particular jurisdiction). The accounting provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The cumulative effect, if any, of applying FIN 48 is to be reported as adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the year of adoption. Adoption on January 1, 2007 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
     ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
     There have been no material changes in market risk from the information provided in Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2006, other than those discussed below.
     Our revolving credit facility accrues interest based on a floating benchmark rate (the prime rate or LIBOR rate), plus an applicable margin. A change in interest rates under the revolving credit facility would have an impact on our results of operations. An increase of 100 basis points in market interest rates would increase our annual interest expense by approximately $1.3 million. A decrease of 100 basis points in market interest rates would decrease our annual interest expense by approximately $1.8 million.
     ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
     Our management performed an evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q, under the supervision of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to our management including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
     There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
     ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
     During the quarter ended June 30, 2007, there were no material changes to our previously disclosed legal proceedings. Additionally, we are, and from time to time may be, a party to routine legal proceedings incidental to the operation of our business. The outcome of any pending or threatened proceedings is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results or cash flows, based on our current understanding of the relevant facts. Legal expenses incurred related to these contingencies are generally expensed as incurred.

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     ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
     There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006 as filed with the SEC.
     ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
     On May 30, 2007 we held our annual meeting of stockholders, at which time our stockholders voted on (1) the election of ten directors to serve on the our board of directors for a one-year term that will expire at the annual meeting of shareholders in 2008 or until their successors are duly elected and qualified, and (2) ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. Proxies were solicited for the annual meeting pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act. A total of 28,496,035 shares of our common stock were represented by proxy at the meeting, representing 91.2% of the shares eligible to vote. The results of the voting are set forth below.
  1.   Election of directors to serve on our board of directors:
                 
          Name   Votes For   Votes Withheld
Jeffrey J. Fenton
    25,210,082       3,285,953  
Richard S. Grant
    28,073,263       422,772  
Stephen E. Macadam
    25,416,552       3,079,483  
Richard B. Marchese
    28,073,663       422,372  
Steven F. Mayer
    25,407,912       3,088,123  
Charles H. McElrea
    25,403,727       3,092,308  
Alan H. Schumacher
    28,073,563       422,472  
Mark A. Suwyn
    25,210,200       3,285,835  
Lenard B. Tessler
    25,387,359       3,108,676  
Robert G. Warden
    25,387,418       3,108,617  
  2.   Ratification of appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm:
                 
 Votes For   Votes Against   Abstain
28,442,358
    39,830       13,847  
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number  
Description
 
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
         
 
  BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
 
(Registrant)
   
 
       
Date: August 9, 2007
  /s/ Lynn A. Wentworth
 
Lynn A. Wentworth
   
 
  Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer    
 
  (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)    

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EXHIBIT INDEX
     
Exhibit    
Number  
Description
 
31.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
31.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.1
  Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
   
32.2
  Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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