Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: May 3, 2012
Reporting Period: First fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012
This filing announces the release of financial results for the first fiscal quarter of 2012. The company held a teleconference and audio webcast on May 3, 2012, to discuss these results. The filing incorporates by reference a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and webcast slides (Exhibit 99.2).
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text serves as a notification of the results release and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. Investors must refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for these figures.
The filing notes the use of non-GAAP adjusted measures to supplement GAAP financial information. These adjustments exclude non-recurring, infrequent, or non-cash charges to provide a clearer view of ongoing operating performance.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only confirms that results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012, have been issued.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Outlook and Commentary: Management discussed financial results during the May 3, 2012, webcast. Slides referenced during this call are available on the company's investor relations website.
Forward-Looking Statements: The company explicitly states that all information presented in the slides and webcast is as of May 3, 2012. BlueLinx does not assume any obligation to update such information in the future.
Non-GAAP Measures: The company utilizes non-GAAP measures to exclude costs and expenses not believed to be material to ongoing performance. These are not a substitute for GAAP measures.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific Q1 2012 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Access the webcast slides (Exhibit 99.2) on the BlueLinx website for management's detailed commentary and non-GAAP reconciliations.
- Verify the reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP measures to understand the impact of excluded non-recurring charges.
- Note that the company has disclaimed any obligation to update the forward-looking information provided in the May 3, 2012, webcast.