Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: May 6, 2009
Reporting Period: First fiscal quarter ended April 4, 2009
BlueLinx issued a press release and held a teleconference/webcast on May 6, 2009, to announce financial results for the first fiscal quarter. The filing incorporates the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and webcast slides (Exhibit 99.2) by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, Liquidity: The provided filing text does not contain specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These figures are contained within the attached press release and webcast slides, which are referenced but not included in the text of this 8-K summary.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. It notes that the company may use non-GAAP or pro forma measures to supplement GAAP financial statements to exclude non-recurring, infrequent, or non-cash charges, aiming to provide a clearer view of core operating performance.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Non-GAAP Measures: Management utilizes non-GAAP and pro forma results for planning and forecasting core business activity. These adjustments are intended to enhance understanding of past performance and future prospects by removing items not material to ongoing operations.
- Forward-Looking Statements: Information presented in the webcast and slides is as of May 6, 2009. BlueLinx explicitly states it does not assume any obligation to update such information in the future.
- Legal Disclaimer: The information in Item 2.02 and the exhibits is not deemed "filed" under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and shall not be incorporated by reference in filings under the Securities Act of 1933.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific GAAP and non-GAAP financial figures for the quarter ended April 4, 2009.
- Access the archived webcast and slides (Exhibit 99.2) at www.BlueLinxCo.com for detailed management commentary and operational metrics.
- Verify the reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures to understand the impact of excluded costs and charges.
- Note that the company has no obligation to update the forward-looking information provided in the May 6, 2009 webcast.