BOISE CASCADE Co

Previous wording

A portion of the building products we produce or distribute, including OSB, plywood, and lumber, are commodities that are widely available from other manufacturers or distributors with prices and volumes determined frequently in an auction market based on participants' perceptions of short-term supply and demand factors. At times, the price for any one or more of the products we produce or distribute may fall below our cash production or purchase costs, requiring us to either incur short-term losses on product sales or curtail production at one or more of our manufacturing facilities. Therefore, our profitability with respect to these commodity products depends, in significant part, on effective facilities maintenance programs, and on managing our cost structure, particularly raw materials and labor, which represent the largest components of our operating costs. Commodity wood product prices have historically been volatile in response to economic uncertainties, industry operating rates, supply-related disruptions, transportation constraints or disruptions, net import and export activity, inventory levels in various distribution channels, and seasonal demand patterns.

Current wording

A portion of the building products we produce or distribute, including OSB, plywood, and lumber, are commodities that are widely available from other manufacturers or distributors with prices and volumes determined frequently in an auction market based on participants' perceptions of short-term supply and demand factors. At times, the price for any one or more of the products we produce or distribute may fall below our cash production or purchase costs, requiring us to either incur short-term losses on product sales or curtail production at one or more of our manufacturing facilities. Therefore, our profitability with respect to these commodity products depends, in significant part, on effective facilities maintenance and procurement programs, and on managing our cost structure, particularly raw materials and labor, which represent the largest components of our operating costs. Commodity wood product prices have historically been volatile in response to economic uncertainties, industry operating rates, supply-related disruptions, transportation constraints or disruptions, net import and export activity, trade policies, inventory levels in various distribution channels, and seasonal demand patterns.

Previous wording

Demand for the products we manufacture, as well as the products we purchase and distribute, is correlated with new residential construction, residential repair-and-remodeling activity and light commercial construction in the U.S. New residential construction activity has historically been volatile with demand for new residential construction influenced by seasonal weather factors, mortgage availability and rates, housing affordability constraints, unemployment levels, wage growth, household formation rates, domestic population growth, immigration rates, residential vacancy and foreclosure rates, demand for second homes, consumer confidence, and other general economic factors. Furthermore, changing demographics could impact product consumption and demand, including urbanization compounding issues around affordability, increasing importance of multi-family housing, declining size of single-family entry-level housing, increasing proportion of homes in warmer and/or coastal areas using slab-on-grade construction, reduced birthing statistics, and changing baby boomer needs freeing up housing capacity.

Current wording

Demand for the products we manufacture, as well as the products we purchase and distribute, is correlated with new residential construction, residential repair-and-remodeling activity and light commercial construction in the U.S. New residential construction activity has historically been volatile with demand for new residential construction influenced by seasonal weather factors, mortgage availability and rates, housing affordability constraints, home equity levels, unemployment levels, wage growth, household formation rates, domestic population growth, immigration rates, residential vacancy and foreclosure rates, demand for second homes, consumer confidence, and other general economic factors. Furthermore, changing demographics could impact product consumption and demand, including urbanization compounding issues around affordability, increasing importance of multi-family housing, declining size of single-family entry-level housing, increasing proportion of homes using slab-on-grade construction, reduced birthing statistics, and changing baby boomer needs freeing up housing capacity.

Previous wording

Our Wood Products segment provides financial incentives, including temporary price protection, to various parties along the supply chain (including wholesale distributors, dealers, and homebuilders) to increase sales of and loyalty to our EWP products. As a result of these commercial arrangements, the full effects of announced price increases may be delayed or reduced, impacting our financial results.

Current wording

Our Wood Products segment provides financial incentives, including temporary price protection, to various parties along the supply chain (including wholesale distributors, dealers, and homebuilders) to increase sales of and loyalty to our EWP products. As a result of these commercial arrangements, the full effects of announced price increases may be delayed or reduced, impacting our financial results. Furthermore, customer consolidation has been ongoing. This consolidation could increase buying power which would create demand pressure on our financial incentives and compress our margins. In addition, if financial incentives provided are not sufficient, there is a risk we could lose business at the regional or national level.

Previous wording

The building products distribution industry in which our BMD segment competes is highly fragmented and competitive, and the barriers to entry for local competitors are relatively low. Competitive factors in our industry include pricing and availability of product, service and delivery capabilities, ability to assist customers with problem-solving, extension of credit terms, customer relationships, geographic coverage, and breadth of product offerings. Also, financial stability is important to suppliers and customers in choosing distributors and allows for more favorable terms to obtain products from suppliers and sell products to customers. If our financial condition deteriorates in the future, our relationships with suppliers and customers may be negatively affected.

Current wording

The building products distribution industry in which our BMD segment competes is fragmented and competitive, and the barriers to entry for local competitors are relatively low. Competitive factors in our industry include pricing and availability of product, service and delivery capabilities, ability to assist customers with problem-solving, extension of credit terms, customer relationships, geographic coverage, and breadth of product offerings. Also, financial stability is important to suppliers and customers when choosing distributors. Having a sound financial position is important to our suppliers and allows for favorable terms on which to procure products. In addition, our financial condition is also important to customers who rely on us for timely delivery across a broad range of products that are consistently in stock. If our financial condition deteriorates in the future, our relationships with suppliers and customers may be negatively affected.

Previous wording

Our principal manufactured products are also subject to substitution from other wood-based products, such as EWP facing competition from numerous dimension lumber producers and other strand-based EWP that we do not produce, or plywood losing further market share to OSB in residential and non-residential applications. In addition, we have seen an increase in floor truss capacity by some of our dealer customers, partially due to the limited supply of I-joists over the last few years. The expansion of truss manufacturing could negatively impact our I-joist market share and net sales prices.

Current wording

Our principal manufactured products are also subject to substitution from other wood-based products, such as EWP facing competition from numerous dimension lumber producers and other strand-based EWP that we do not produce, or plywood losing further market share to OSB in residential and non-residential applications. In addition, we have seen an increase in floor truss capacity by some of our dealer customers, partially due to the limited supply of I-joists over the last few years. The expansion of truss manufacturing, along with the increased use of slab-on-grade construction, could negatively impact our I-joist market share and net sales prices.

Previous wording

Because approximately 66% of our Wood Products sales in 2023 were to our BMD business, a material disruption at our Wood Products facilities would also negatively affect our BMD business. We are, therefore, exposed to a larger extent to the risk of disruption to our Wood Products manufacturing facilities due to our integration and the resulting impact on our BMD business.

Current wording

Because approximately 70% of our Wood Products sales in 2024 were to our BMD business, a material disruption at our Wood Products facilities would also negatively affect our BMD business. We are, therefore, exposed to a larger extent to the risk of disruption to our Wood Products manufacturing facilities due to our integration and the resulting impact on our BMD business.

Previous wording

As of February 4, 2024, we had approximately 7,300 employees. Approximately 18% of these employees work pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. As of February 4, 2024, we had ten collective bargaining agreements. Five agreements covering approximately 460 employees at our Elgin plywood plant, Kettle Falls plywood plant, and Woodinville BMD facility are set to expire on May 31, 2024, but the terms and conditions of these agreements will remain in effect after expiration pending negotiation of new agreements. One agreement covering approximately 40 employees at our Vancouver BMD facility is set to expire on December 31, 2024, but the terms and conditions of this agreement will remain in effect after expiration, pending negotiation of a new agreement. We may not be able to renew these agreements or may renew them on terms that are less favorable to us than the current agreements. If any of these agreements are not renewed or extended upon their termination, we could experience a material labor disruption, strike, or significantly increased labor costs at one or more of our facilities, either in the course of negotiations of a labor agreement or otherwise.

Current wording

As of February 2, 2025, we had approximately 7,560 employees. Approximately 17% of these employees work pursuant to collective bargaining agreements. As of February 2, 2025, we had ten collective bargaining agreements. One agreement covering approximately 50 employees at our Woodinville BMD facility expired on May 31, 2024 and one agreement covering approximately 40 employees at our Vancouver BMD facility expired on December 31, 2024, but the terms and conditions of these agreements remain in effect pending negotiation of new agreements. One agreement covering approximately 20 employees at our Billings BMD facility is set to expire on March 31, 2025, and two agreements covering approximately 730 employees at our Oakdale and Florien plywood plants are set to expire on July 15, 2025, but the terms and conditions of these agreements will remain in effect after expiration, pending negotiation of new agreements. We may not be able to renew these agreements or may renew them on terms that are less favorable to us than the current agreements. If any of these agreements are not renewed or extended upon their termination, or additional collective bargaining agreements are formed, we could experience a material labor disruption, strike, or significantly increased labor costs at one or more of our facilities, either in the course of negotiations of a labor agreement or otherwise.

Previous wording

In addition, our ability to attract and retain talent is challenging due to a shortage of both hourly and technically skilled workers for our manufacturing and distribution facilities, as well as changing workforce expectations, including flexible or remote work arrangements that we may be unable to provide. Labor disruptions or shortages could prevent us from meeting customer demands or result in increased costs, thereby reducing our sales and profitability.

Current wording

In addition, our ability to attract and retain talent is challenging due to a shortage of both hourly and technically skilled workers for our manufacturing and distribution facilities, as well as changing workforce expectations, including flexible or remote work arrangements that we may be unable to provide. Furthermore, changes in immigration laws and/or their enforcement, could result in tighter overall labor conditions and a shortage of skilled tradespeople. Labor disruptions or shortages could prevent us from meeting customer demands or result in increased costs, thereby reducing our sales and profitability.

Previous wording

Wood fiber is our principal raw material, which accounted for approximately 40% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for our Wood Products segment in 2023. Our primary source of wood fiber is logs. Log prices have been historically cyclical in response to changes in domestic and foreign demand and supply. In the future, we expect the level of foreign demand for log exports from the western U.S. to fluctuate based on the economic activity in China and other Pacific Rim countries, currency exchange rates, trade policies, and the availability of log supplies from other countries such as Canada, Russia, and New Zealand. Sustained periods of high log costs may impair the cost competitiveness of our manufacturing facilities.

Current wording

Wood fiber is our principal raw material, which accounted for approximately 39% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for our Wood Products segment in 2024. Our primary source of wood fiber is logs. Log prices have been historically cyclical in response to changes in domestic and foreign demand and supply. In the future, we expect the level of foreign demand for log exports from the western U.S. to fluctuate based on the economic activity in China and other Pacific Rim countries, currency exchange rates, trade policies, and the availability of log supplies from other countries such as Canada, Russia, and New Zealand. Sustained periods of high log costs may impair the cost competitiveness of our manufacturing facilities.

Previous wording

We also purchase OSB, which is used as the vertical web to assemble I-joists. OSB accounted for approximately 5% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for our Wood Products segment in 2023. OSB is a commodity, and prices have been historically volatile in response to industry capacity restarts and operating rates, inventory levels in various distribution channels, and seasonal demand patterns.

Current wording

We also purchase OSB, which is used as the vertical web to assemble I-joists. OSB accounted for approximately 6% of the aggregate amount of materials, labor, and other operating expenses (excluding depreciation) for our Wood Products segment in 2024. OSB is a commodity, and prices have historically been volatile in response to industry capacity restarts and operating rates, inventory levels in various distribution channels, and seasonal demand patterns.

Previous wording

Organic growth, such as greenfield investments, involves higher fixed costs and significant risks and uncertainties, including some that may not be identifiable or resolvable in due diligence. Subsequent to making the investment, the performance of the new assets is subject to economic uncertainties, as described in our other risk factors, as well as difficulties obtaining labor, customers, or suppliers. In addition, organic growth investments may divert management's attention and resources from existing operations. Our failure to effectively expand our product and service offerings in our recently announced greenfield distribution centers in Texas and South Carolina or future projects, realize expected benefits, or manage other consequences of our organic growth could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

Current wording

Organic growth, such as greenfield investments, involves higher fixed costs and significant risks and uncertainties, including some that may not be identifiable or resolvable in due diligence. Subsequent to making the investment, the performance of the new assets is subject to economic uncertainties, as described in our other risk factors, as well as difficulties obtaining labor, customers, or suppliers. In addition, organic growth investments may divert management's attention and resources from existing operations. Our failure to effectively expand our product and service offerings in our previously announced greenfield distribution centers in Texas and South Carolina or future projects, realize expected benefits, or manage other consequences of our organic growth could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

Previous wording

In addition, we may not be able to integrate the operations of our recently acquired businesses, which include Brockway-Smith Company (BROSCO) and Coastal Plywood, in an efficient and cost-effective manner or without disruption to our existing operations or may not be able to realize expected benefits. Acquisitions involve significant risks and uncertainties, including some that may not be identifiable or resolvable in due diligence. Subsequent to making the investment, the performance of the acquired assets is subject to economic uncertainties, as described in our other risk factors, as well as difficulties integrating acquired personnel into our business, the potential loss of key employees, customers, or suppliers, difficulties in integrating different computer and accounting systems, exposure to unknown or unforeseen liabilities of acquired companies, and the diversion of management attention and resources from existing operations.

Current wording

In addition, we may not be able to integrate the operations of previously acquired businesses in an efficient and cost-effective manner or without disruption to our existing operations or may not be able to realize expected benefits. Acquisitions involve significant risks and uncertainties, including some that may not be identifiable or resolvable in due diligence. Subsequent to making the investment, the performance of the acquired assets is subject to economic uncertainties, as described in our other risk factors, uncertainties related to the achievement of expected synergies, as well as difficulties integrating acquired personnel into our business, the potential loss of key employees, customers, or suppliers, difficulties in integrating different computer and accounting systems, exposure to unknown or unforeseen liabilities of acquired companies, and the diversion of management attention and resources from existing operations.

Previous wording

Our failure to integrate the BROSCO and Coastal Plywood operations or future acquired businesses effectively, realize expected benefits, or manage other consequences of our acquisitions could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

Current wording

Our failure to integrate future acquired businesses effectively, realize expected benefits, or manage other consequences of our acquisitions could adversely affect our financial condition, operating results, and cash flows.

Previous wording

For the year ended December 31, 2023, our top ten customers represented approximately 47% of our sales, with one customer accounting for approximately 12% of total sales. At December 31, 2023, receivables from two customers accounted for approximately 19% and 13% of total receivables. Although we believe that our relationships with our customers are strong, the loss of one or more of these customers could have a material adverse effect on our operating results, cash flow, and liquidity.

Current wording

For the year ended December 31, 2024, our top ten customers represented approximately 48% of our sales, with two customers accounting for approximately 12% and 10% of total sales. At December 31, 2024, receivables from two customers accounted for approximately 19% and 11% of total receivables. Although we believe that our relationships with our customers are strong, the loss of one or more of these customers could have a material adverse effect on our operating results, cash flow, and liquidity.

Previous wording

We review the carrying value of long-lived assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. We also test goodwill in each of our reporting units and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may exceed fair value. To the extent that long-lived assets, goodwill, and/or intangible assets do not provide the future economic benefit we expect, it may result in non-cash impairment or accelerated depreciation charges. These non-cash impairments or accelerated depreciation charges could have a material impact on our results of operations in the period in which these charges are recognized.

Current wording

We review the carrying value of long-lived assets and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. We also test goodwill in each of our reporting units and intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually in the fourth quarter or sooner if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may exceed fair value. To the extent that long-lived assets, goodwill, and/or intangible assets do not provide the future economic benefit we expect, it may result in non-cash impairment or accelerated depreciation charges. These non-cash impairments or accelerated depreciation charges could have a material impact on our results of operations in the period in which these charges are recognized.

Previous wording

•strategic actions by us, our customers, or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;

Current wording

•strategic actions by us, our customers, or our competitors, such as acquisitions, consolidations, or restructurings;

Previous wording

•sales of common stock by us or members of our management team;

Current wording

•sales of common stock by our management team or board of directors;