Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Howald - VP of IR and Business Development Brad Southern - CEO Alan Haughie - CFO Conference Call Participants Ketan Mamtora - BMO Steven Ramsey - Thompson Research Group George Staphos - Bank of America Securities, Inc. Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Matthew McKellar - RBC Capital Markets Mark Weintraub - Seaport Research Partners Sean Steuart - TD Securities Kurt Yinger - D.A. ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934: For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 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 1-7107 LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer 1610 West End ...

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) Q3 2023 Results Conference Call November 1, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Howald - Vice President of Investor Relations and Business Development Brad Southern - Chief Executive Officer Alan Haughie - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Mark Weintraub - Seaport Research Partners Kurt Yinger - D.A. Davidson Michael Roxland - Truist Securities Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Ketan Mamtora - BMO Sean Steuart - TD Securities George Staphos - B ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2023 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-7107 LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 93-0609074 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) ( ...

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (NYSE:LPX) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 2, 2023 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Aaron Howald - Vice President, Investor Relations Brad Southern - Chief Executive Officer Alan Haughie - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Susan Maklari - Goldman Sachs Michael Roxland - Truist Securities George Staphos - BofA Securities Ketan Mamtora - BMO Capital Markets Sean Steuart - TD Securities Kurt Yinger - D.A. Davidson Mark Weintraub - Seaport Research Pa ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2023 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-7107 LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 93-0609074 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS E ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2023, the company reported sales of $584 million, significantly lower than the previous year's figures, primarily due to a drop in OSB prices [31][24] - EBITDA for the quarter was $66 million, with earnings per share at $0.34, reflecting a challenging comparison to last year's high OSB prices [24][31] - Operating cash outflow was $119 million, with capital expenditures of $114 million, marking the heaviest spending quarter of 2023 [18][32] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Siding segment delivered $67 million in EBITDA with a margin of 20%, despite a 9% drop in volume [15][12] - OSB volume decreased by nearly 300 million square feet, approximately 30% of nameplate capacity, due to a 29% drop in Single-Family housing starts [16][31] - ExpertFinish volumes increased by 26% year-over-year, contributing positively to the product mix [12][26] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Single-Family housing starts in the U.S. fell by almost 30% year-over-year, impacting overall market conditions [3][9] - Commodity OSB prices dropped by more than 75%, while structural solutions prices fell by only 58%, indicating a stronger performance in the structural solutions segment [17][31] - The company noted that while the housing market remains uncertain, there are encouraging signs of strength, including improving commodity prices [23][38] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to continue investing in siding capacity, with the recent acquisition of the Wawa OSB facility expected to enhance growth potential [8][35] - The strategy focuses on growing specialty components of the business to reduce dependence on cyclical housing starts and volatile commodity prices [69][70] - Future expansions, including the Houlton facility, are planned to meet increasing customer demand [37][8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged the challenging macroeconomic environment and uncertainties in the housing market but expressed confidence in the company's strategy and execution [10][40] - The company expects Siding's second-quarter revenue to be similar to the first quarter, with volumes down year-over-year but outperforming the anticipated drop in Single-Family housing starts [50][51] - OSB prices have recently improved, and if they hold, the business anticipates a 20% sequential revenue increase in the second quarter [51][50] Other Important Information - The company incurred $10 million in conversion costs for the Sagola mill, which is expected to contribute to future growth [14][13] - The decision to close the Entekra facility was made due to the deteriorating housing environment in Northern California [20] - The company ended the quarter with $126 million in cash and just under $700 million in liquidity [32][46] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for the second quarter regarding revenue and volume? - Management indicated that while there are signs of strength in the order file, elevated inventory levels may take time to work through, impacting revenue [56] Question: Can you provide details on the shed business performance in Q1? - The shed business is currently underperforming compared to other segments, although there has been some recent recovery [59] Question: What are the anticipated conversion costs for the Wawa facility? - Management is still assessing the conversion costs but expects them to be sizable, similar to the Houlton conversion [60] Question: How is the competitive environment affecting order files? - There has been increased competitive activity, but management has not seen a direct loss in volume due to this competition [80] Question: What is the expected impact of the Wawa conversion on production? - The Wawa facility is expected to be flexible in production, servicing a broader geography than Houlton, with a focus on both panel and lap products [121][122]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2023 o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Commission File Number 1-7107 LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) | Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | o | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Non- ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2022, LP delivered $100 million in EBITDA, a decrease of $178 million compared to the prior year quarter, primarily due to falling OSB prices and inflationary pressures [50][72] - The company reported a full-year EBITDA of $1.4 billion, with a margin of 23%, despite significant inflation and lower single-family starts [68][72] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Siding Solutions segment saw a remarkable 38% growth in net sales in Q4, contributing $105 million to EBITDA, while OSB generated $13 million in EBITDA despite price declines [68][50] - ExpertFinish revenue grew by 65% year-over-year, indicating strong demand for specialized siding products [6] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Single-family housing starts were down 26% in Q4 2022 compared to the previous year, with a forecast of 20% lower starts for 2023 [70][3] - The OSB segment is closely correlated with new residential construction, which has seen a significant slowdown [88] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its SmartSide and ExpertFinish products, expand its structural solutions portfolio, and increase geographic exposure, rather than solely relying on housing starts [5][90] - LP's strategy focuses on product innovation and diversification to outperform the underlying housing market [89][90] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating current market uncertainties, emphasizing the importance of disciplined operations and capital allocation [90][95] - The company anticipates a challenging first quarter due to inventory digestion and lower demand but expects to outperform the market in the long run [70][95] Other Important Information - LP has a remaining Board authorization for $200 million in share repurchases, but no shares were repurchased in Q4 due to falling OSB prices and cash flow considerations [9][68] - The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $393 million in cash and a $550 million undrawn revolver [93][95] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the current production stance in siding relative to demand? - Management indicated that siding plants are running at full production, except for Houlton, where capacity was adjusted to better match order pull-through [99] Question: Can you provide more color on the $35 million EBITDA guidance? - The guidance breaks down to approximately $50 million from siding, negative $10 million from OSB, and a negative $5 million from other factors, reflecting the current market dynamics [79] Question: How does the competitive landscape affect the Builder Series? - Management acknowledged the competitive nature of the market but expressed confidence in the product's quality and the company's ability to maintain market share [119]

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 _____________________________ FORM 10-K x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934: For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2022 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 1-7107 LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State of Incorporation) ...