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BlueLinx Announces Third Quarter Results.


ATLANTA Atlanta (ətlăn`tə, ăt–), city (1990 pop. 394,017), state capital and seat of Fulton co., NW Ga., on the Chattahoochee R. and Peachtree Creek, near the Appalachian foothills; inc. 1847.  -- BlueLinx Holdings BlueLinx Holdings NYSE: BXC is a Fortune 1000 company based in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the largest building products wholesaler in the country. External links
  • Company website
 Inc. (NYSE NYSE

See: New York Stock Exchange
: BXC BXC Band Cross-Connect ), a leading distributor of building products in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter and nine months ended October October: see month.  1, 2005.

Revenues for the third quarter were $1.45 billion, down 3.7% from $1.51 billion reported for the third quarter ended October 2, 2004. The decline reflects a 1.6% increase in unit volume offset by a 5.3% decrease in prices. Net income for the third quarter was $13.9 million, or $0.46 per diluted di·lute  
tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes
1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water.

2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture.
 share, compared to $20.1 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. For purposes of comparison, the 2004 third quarter statement of operations See Income statement.  is presented on a pro forma As a matter of form or for the sake of form. Used to describe accounting, financial, and other statements or conclusions based upon assumed or anticipated facts.

The phrase pro forma
 basis, as if BlueLinx had been a stand-alone (jargon) stand-alone - Capable of operating without other programs, libraries, computers, hardware, networks, etc. Exactly what is absent is presumed to be obvious from context.

"We only run Windows on stand-alone PCs because it's too dangerous to run it on networked ones."
, publicly-traded entity since December December: see month.  29, 2002.

Gross profit for the third quarter was $137.0 million compared to $142.3 million in the prior-year period. Gross margin was 9.4%, unchanged from the third quarter of 2004. Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $97.9 million in the third quarter increased $3.6 million from the same period a year ago. Operating income Operating Income

The profit realized from a business' own operations.

Notes:
This would not include income from things such as investments in other firms. Also referred to as operating profit or recurring profit.
 for the quarter was $34.1 million compared to $44.0 million for the third quarter last year.

For the nine months ended October 1, 2005, BlueLinx sales totaled $4.29 billion, down 1.3% from $4.35 billion last year. Gross profit was $372.0 million compared to $462.3 million for the same period last year, translating to gross margins of 8.7% and 10.6%, respectively, and primarily reflecting a decline in structural product margins. Selling, general, and administrative expenses of $277.3 million for the nine months ended October 1, 2005, declined by $14.8 million. Net income was $30.1 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, versus $77.3 million, or $2.56 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. For purposes of comparison, the 2004 year-to-date Year-to-date (YTD)

The period beginning at the start of the calendar year up to the current date.
 statement of operations is presented on a pro forma basis, as if BlueLinx had been a stand-alone, publicly-traded entity since December 29, 2002.

"BlueLinx performed well in a volatile With regard to computer memory, it means "temporary" and not "highly changeable," which is the usual meaning of the word. See volatile memory.

1. (programming) volatile - volatile variable.
2. (storage) volatile - See non-volatile storage.
 third quarter pricing environment that was characterized char·ac·ter·ize  
tr.v. character·ized, character·iz·ing, character·iz·es
1. To describe the qualities or peculiarities of: characterized the warden as ruthless.

2.
 by continued structural product price deterioration de·te·ri·o·ra·tion
n.
The process or condition of becoming worse.
 during the first two months of the quarter followed by a sharp, upward price rise in September September: see month.  following Hurricanes Katrina KATRINA Keeping All the Resources in New Orleans Alive
KATRINA Krewe Aiding Trash Removal In the New Orleans Area
 and Rita," said Stephen Stephen, 1097?–1154, king of England (1135–54). The son of Stephen, count of Blois and Chartres, and Adela, daughter of William I of England, he was brought up by his uncle, Henry I of England, who presented him with estates in England and France and  Macadam macadam

Form of pavement invented by John McAdam. McAdam's road cross-section consisted of a compacted subgrade of crushed granite or greenstone designed to support the load, covered by a surface of light stone to absorb wear and tear and shed water to the drainage ditches.
, chief executive officer. "Our management and employees navigated successfully through this short-term Short-term

Any investments with a maturity of one year or less.


short-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss on the value of an asset that has been held less than a specified period of time.
 price swing, accelerating our seasonal inventory reduction and ending the quarter with inventories well positioned for the winter months.

"At the same time, we continued to advance our strategic initiatives for delivering long-term Long-term

Three or more years. In the context of accounting, more than 1 year.


long-term

1. Of or relating to a gain or loss in the value of a security that has been held over a specific length of time. Compare short-term.
 growth as the market leader in the building products distribution marketplace," Macadam said. "We achieved profitable unit volume growth, added new customer programs for specialty A contract under seal.

A specialty is a written document that has been sealed and delivered and is given as security for the payment of a specifically indicated debt.
 products, increased sales revenue from targeted accounts, developed new industrial accounts and expanded product lines with new and existing customers. A highlight of these initiatives was our agreement with Louisiana-Pacific Louisiana-Pacific Corporation NYSE: LPX, commonly known as "LP", is a building materials manufacturer. It was founded in 1973 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.  Corp. to nationally distribute its specialty decking decking

multiple decks in animal accommodation or transportation facilities. Common for young animals, chiefly piglets, commercial poultry, laboratory animals, cats and dogs.
 and railing products. This agreement, announced in September, represents a significant achievement for BlueLinx and demonstrates the importance of our value-added val·ue-add·ed
adj.
Of or relating to the estimated value that is added to a product or material at each stage of its manufacture or distribution:
 approach to supply chain solutions, particularly as a means of increasing over time the contribution of less price-sensitive specialty products to our business.

"Looking forward, we believe market conditions will remain challenging for the fourth quarter, due to the historically slow November November: see month.  and December months and a resumption RESUMPTION. To reassume; to promise again; as, the resumption of payment of specie by the banks is general. It also signifies to take things back; as the government has resumed the possession of all the lands which have not been paid for according to the requisitions of the law, and the  of the negative pricing bias we have experienced throughout much of the year," Macadam noted. "Our performance during the third quarter reinforces the fact that BlueLinx has the process and experience to manage through challenging market conditions. We remain committed to long-term value creation, which is rooted first and foremost in providing exceptional value to our customers through a solutions-based approach to their supply chain needs."

As Reported Results

As reported sales for the third quarter ended October 1, 2005, were $1.45 billion compared to $1.51 billion for the same period last year. Gross profit declined to $137.0 million from $142.3 million in the prior-year period primarily reflecting a decline in structural product margins. Net income for the third quarter of 2005 was $13.9 million compared to $20.5 million the previous year.

For the nine months ended October 1, 2005, BlueLinx reported sales of $4.29 billion, compared with $4.35 billion last year. Gross profit was $372.0 million compared with $459.0 million in 2004; net income was $30.1 million versus $82.1 million in the prior-year period. The company's net income of $82.1 million for the first nine months of 2004 was achieved partially as a division of Georgia-Pacific
For the (unrelated) railroad, see Georgia Pacific Railway.


Georgia-Pacific LLC. is an American pulp and paper company based in Atlanta, Georgia, and is one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of tissue, pulp, paper, packaging,
 Corporation and did not include interest expense and certain corporate overhead expenses that are included in the results for the nine months ended October 1, 2005.

Dividend

On November 7, 2005, the BlueLinx Board of Directors declared de·clare  
v. de·clared, de·clar·ing, de·clares

v.tr.
1. To make known formally or officially. See Synonyms at announce.

2. To state emphatically or authoritatively; affirm.

3.
 a $0.125 dividend on the company's common shares for the quarter ended October 1, 2005. The dividend is payable on December 30, 2005, to shareholders of record on December 15, 2005.

Basis of Presentation

This release provides unaudited financial statements for the third quarter and nine month periods of 2005 and 2004. For purposes of comparison, the statement of operations for the third quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2004, is provided on both an as reported and a pro forma basis. Last year's pro forma results reflect the acquisition by BlueLinx of the real estate and operating assets Operating Assets

Another term for working capital.
 of the building products distribution division of Georgia-Pacific and the Company's subsequent IPO (Initial Public Offering) The first time a company offers shares of stock to the public. While not a computer term per se, many founders, employees and insiders of computer companies have found this acronym more exciting than any tech term they ever heard.  on December 14, 2004. Results have been adjusted to reflect the acquisition transaction, mortgage refinancing Refinancing

An extension and/or increase in amount of existing debt.
 transaction, and offering transaction, and are presented as if BlueLinx Holdings had been a standalone stand·a·lone  
adj.
Self-contained and usually independently operating: a standalone computer terminal. 
 entity since December 29, 2002. On a pro forma basis, diluted earnings per share diluted earnings per share

An earnings measure calculated by dividing net income less preferred stock dividends for a period by the average number of shares of common stock that would be outstanding if all convertible securities were converted into shares of
 is calculated using 30.2 million shares. Detailed reconciliations of all pro forma adjustments are included in a presentation, to be read in conjunction conjunction, in astronomy
conjunction, in astronomy, alignment of two celestial bodies as seen from the earth. Conjunction of the moon and the planets is often determined by reference to the sun.
 with this release, which can be found on the BlueLinx web site at www.BlueLinxCo.com.

Conference Call

BlueLinx will host a conference call today at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, accompanied ac·com·pa·ny  
v. ac·com·pa·nied, ac·com·pa·ny·ing, ac·com·pa·nies

v.tr.
1. To be or go with as a companion.

2.
 by a supporting slide presentation. Investors may listen to the conference call and download To receive a file transmitted over a network. In any communications session, "download" means receive, and "upload" means send. The download/upload often implies a big/little scenario, in which data is being downloaded from the "big" server into the "little" user's computer.  the presentation by going to the Investor Relations Investor relations

The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors.
 page of the BlueLinx web site, at www.BlueLinxCo.com. Investors also can access a recording of the conference call for one week by calling 706-645-9291, Conference ID# 1551609. The recording will be available two hours after the conference call has concluded. Investors may, alternatively, access a recording of this call on the BlueLinx web site where a replay of the webcast will be available for 90 days.

About BlueLinx Holdings Inc.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia Georgia, country, Asia
Georgia (jôr`jə), Georgian Sakartvelo, Rus. Gruziya, officially Republic of Georgia, republic (2005 est. pop. 4,677,000), c.26,900 sq mi (69,700 sq km), in W Transcaucasia.
, BlueLinx Holdings Inc., operating through its wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary

A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock.

Notes:
In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners.
 BlueLinx Corporation, is a leading distributor of building products in North America. Employing more than 3,600 people in North America, BlueLinx offers 10,000 products from over 750 suppliers to service more than 11,700 customers nationwide, including dealers, industrial manufacturers, manufactured housing Manufactured housing (also known as prefab housing) is a type of housing unit that is largely assembled in factories and then transported to sites of use.

In the United States, the term "manufactured home" specifically refers to a house built entirely in a protected
 producers and home improvement retailers. The Company operates its distribution business from sales centers in Atlanta and Denver Denver, city (1990 pop. 467,610), alt. 5,280 ft (1,609 m), state capital, coextensive with Denver co., N central Colo., on a plateau at the foot of the Front Range of the Rocky Mts., along the South Platte River where Cherry Creek meets it; inc. 1861. , and its network of more than 65 warehouses. Additional information about BlueLinx can be found on its web site at www.BlueLinxCo.com.

Forward-looking Statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. All of these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management that, although believed by BlueLinx 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 its control, that may cause its business, strategy or actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties may include, among other things: changes in the supply and/or and/or  
conj.
Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved.

Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing.
 demand for products which we distribute; the activities of competitors COMPETITORS, French law. Persons who compete or aspire to the same office, rank or employment. As an English word in common use, it has a much wider application. Ferriere, Dict. de Dr. h.t. ; changes in significant operating expenses Operating expenses

The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted.
; changes in the availability of capital; the ability to identify acquisition opportunities and effectively and cost-efficiently integrate acquisitions; general economic and business conditions in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. ; adverse weather patterns or conditions; acts of war Tom Clancy's Op-Center: Acts of War is a technothriller by Jeff Rovin Plot introduction
The mobile Regional Operations Center (ROC) in Turkey investigates a dam blown up by Kurdish terrorists.
 or terrorist activities; variations in the performance of the financial markets; and other factors described in the "Risk Factors" section in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K

A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information.


Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 for the year ended January January: see month.  1, 2005, and in its periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. BlueLinx undertakes 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.
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
Proforma Statement of Operations
in thousands, except per share data
(unaudited)

                            Quarters Ended        Nine Months Ended
                       ----------------------- -----------------------
                        BlueLinx    BlueLinx    BlueLinx    BlueLinx
                       As Reported  Proforma   As Reported  Proforma
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                       October 1,  October 2,  October 1,  October 2,
                          2005        2004        2005        2004
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Net sales              $1,454,217  $1,509,581  $4,292,812  $4,350,527
Cost of sales           1,317,180   1,367,303   3,920,766   3,888,183
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit              137,037     142,278     372,046     462,344
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating expenses:
  Selling, general,
   and administrative      97,926      94,323     277,309     292,089
  Depreciation
   and amortization         4,993       3,920      13,793      11,592
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating
 expenses                 102,919      98,243     291,102     303,681
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Operating income           34,118      44,035      80,944     158,663
Non-operating
 expenses:
  Interest
   expense                 11,216       9,922      31,206      27,755
  Other expense, net         (295)        140          58         581
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Income before provision
 for income taxes          23,197      33,973      49,680     130,327
Provision for income
 taxes                      9,301      13,827      19,615      53,043
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Net income                 13,896      20,146      30,065      77,284

Less: Preferred stock
 dividends                      -           -           -           -
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Net income applicable
 to common shareholder $   13,896  $   20,146  $   30,065  $   77,284
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========

Basic weighted average
 number of common
 shares outstanding        30,199      30,185      30,180      30,185
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========

Basic net income per
 share applicable to
 common stock          $     0.46  $     0.67  $     1.00  $     2.56
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========

Diluted weighted
 average number of
 common shares
 outstanding               30,493      30,185      30,459      30,185
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========

Diluted net income per
 share applicable to
 common stock          $     0.46  $     0.67  $     0.99  $     2.56
                       =========== =========== =========== ===========
Dividends declared per
 share of common stock $    0.125              $    0.375
                       ===========             ===========

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
As Reported Statements of Operations
in thousands, except per share data
(unaudited)

                           Quarters Ended         Nine Months Ended
                       ----------------------- -----------------------
                        BlueLinx    BlueLinx    BlueLinx    BlueLinx
                       As Reported As Reported As Reported As Reported
                                                           (Combined)
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                        October 1,  October 2,  October 1,  October 2,
                           2005       2004         2005       2004
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net sales              $1,454,217  $1,509,581  $4,292,812  $4,350,527
Cost of sales           1,317,180   1,367,303   3,920,766   3,891,510
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Gross profit              137,037     142,278     372,046     459,017
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Operating expenses:
  Selling, general,
   and administrative      97,926      93,363     277,309     294,802
  Depreciation and
   amortization             4,993       3,920      13,793      12,412
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Total operating
 expenses                 102,919      97,283     291,102     307,214
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Operating income           34,118      44,995      80,944     151,803
Non-operating
 expenses:
  Interest expense         11,216      10,914      31,206      17,708
  Other expense, net         (295)        140          58         581
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Income before
 provision for income
 taxes                     23,197      33,941      49,680     133,514
Provision for income
 taxes                      9,301      13,426      19,615      51,366
                       ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

Net income                 13,896      20,515      30,065  $   82,148
                                                           ===========

Less: Preferred
 stock dividends                -       2,487
                       ----------- ----------- -----------

Net income applicable
 to common
 shareholder           $   13,896  $   18,028  $   30,065
                       =========== =========== ===========
Basic weighted average
 number of common
 shares outstanding        30,199      18,100      30,180
                       =========== =========== ===========
Basic net income per
 share applicable to
 common stock          $     0.46  $     1.00  $     1.00
                       =========== =========== ===========

Diluted weighted
 average number of
 common shares
 outstanding               30,493      19,406      30,459
                       =========== =========== ===========

Diluted net income per
 share applicable to
 common stock          $     0.46  $     0.93  $     0.99
                       =========== =========== ===========

Dividends declared per
 share of common stock $    0.125              $    0.375
                       ===========             ===========

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
As Reported Balance Sheets
in thousands

                                                BlueLinx    BlueLinx
                                               As Reported As Reported
                                               ----------- -----------
                                               October 1,  January 1,
                                                  2005        2005
                                               ----------- -----------
                                               (unaudited)
Assets:
Current assets:
  Cash                                         $   28,320  $   15,572
  Receivables                                     526,466     363,688
  Inventories                                     418,864     500,231
  Deferred income taxes                             7,259       6,122
  Other current assets                             41,303      34,203
                                               ----------- -----------
Total current assets                            1,022,212     919,816
                                               ----------- -----------
Property, plant, and equipment:
  Land and land improvements                       56,496      55,573
  Buildings                                        93,381      93,133
  Machinery and equipment                          52,408      41,063
  Construction in progress                          1,920       5,089
                                               ----------- -----------
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost           204,205     194,858
  Accumulated depreciation                        (18,479)     (7,880)
                                               ----------- -----------
  Property, plant, and equipment, net             185,726     186,978
  Other non-current assets                         27,382      30,268
                                               ----------- -----------
Total assets                                   $1,235,320  $1,137,062
                                               =========== ===========

Liabilities :
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                             $  325,335  $  270,271
  Bank overdrafts                                  43,953      32,033
  Accrued compensation                             12,077      18,292
  Current maturities of long-term debt             63,937      94,103
  Other current liabilities                        14,642      13,142
                                               ----------- -----------
Total current liabilities                         459,944     427,841
                                               ----------- -----------
Noncurrent liabilities:
  Long-term debt                                  590,000     558,000
  Deferred income taxes                               850         740
  Other long-term liabilities                      13,565       8,989
                                               ----------- -----------
Total liabilities                               1,064,359     995,570
                                               ----------- -----------
Shareholders' Equity:
  Common stock                                        302         295
  Additional paid in capital                      131,741     121,306
  Accumulated other comprehensive income             (508)       (789)
  Retained earnings                                39,426      20,680
                                               ----------- -----------
Total shareholders' equity                        170,961     141,492
                                               ----------- -----------

Total liabilities and equity                   $1,235,320  $1,137,062
                                               =========== ===========
BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
As Reported Statements of Cash Flows
in thousands
(unaudited)

                                                   Nine Months Ended
                                                 ---------------------
                                                  BlueLinx  BlueLinx
                                                     As        As
                                                  Reported  Reported
                                                            (Combined)
                                                 ---------- ----------
                                                 October 1, October 2,
                                                    2005       2004
                                                 ---------- ----------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income                                       $  30,065  $  82,148
Adjustments to reconcile net income
 to cash provided by (used in) operations:
  Depreciation and amortization                     13,793     12,412
  Amortization of debt issue costs                   2,704      1,215
  Deferred income tax provision (benefit)           (1,027)     4,355
  Changes in assets and liabilities:
    Receivables                                   (158,401)  (228,568)
    Inventories                                     91,976   (161,245)
    Accounts payable                                54,485    220,669
    Changes in other working capital               (11,003)     8,121
    Other                                            5,695       (446)
                                                  --------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
 activities                                         28,287    (61,339)
                                                  --------- ----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired                 (17,021)  (776,307)
Property, plant, and equipment investments         (10,034)    (3,055)
Proceeds from sale of assets                           814        277
                                                  --------- ----------
Net cash used in investing activities              (26,241)  (779,085)
                                                  --------- ----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net transactions with Georgia-Pacific
  Corporation                                            -     88,352
Issuance of preferred stock                              -     95,000
Issuance of common stock, net                        8,541      5,000
Proceeds from stock options exercised                  296          -
Net increase in revolving credit facility            1,834    473,507
Proceeds from issuance of term loan                      -    100,000
Proceeds from issuance of mortgage payable               -    100,000
Debt financing costs                                  (570)   (15,338)
Increase in bank overdrafts                         11,920     16,504
Common dividends paid                              (11,319)         -
                                                  --------- ----------
Net cash provided by financing activities           10,702    863,025
                                                  --------- ----------

Increase in cash                                    12,748     22,601
Balance, beginning of period                        15,572        506
                                                  --------- ----------
Balance, end of period                            $ 28,320  $  23,107
                                                  ========= ==========

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
Statement of Operations Nine Months
As Reported Reconciliation
in thousands, except per share data

                                                            BlueLinx
                       BlueLinx    BlueLinx   Distribution As Reported
                                                Division
                      As Reported As Reported As Reported  (Combined)
                      ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
                      Period from Period from Period from  Nine Months
                      January 2,  Inception   January 4,      Ended
                         2005     (March 8,      2004
                         to        2004) to       to
                      October 1,  October 2,    May 7,      October 2,
                         2005        2004        2004         2004
                      -----------  ---------  -----------  -----------
                      (unaudited) (unaudited)              (unaudited)


Net sales             $4,292,812  $2,465,193   $1,885,334  $4,350,527
Cost of sales          3,920,766   2,233,387    1,658,123   3,891,510
                      ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Gross profit             372,046     231,806      227,211     459,017
                      ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Operating expenses:
  Selling, general,
   and administrative    277,309     155,599      139,203     294,802
  Depreciation and
   amortization           13,793       6,237        6,175      12,412
                      ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Total operating
 expenses                291,102     161,836      145,378     307,214
                      ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Operating income          80,944      69,970       81,833     151,803
Non-operating
 expenses:
  Interest expense        31,206      17,708            -      17,708
  Other expense net           58         (33)         614         581
                      ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------
Income before income
 taxes                    49,680      52,295       81,219     133,514
Provision for income
 taxes                    19,615      20,584       30,782      51,366
                      ----------- ----------- ------------ -----------

Net income                30,065      31,711  $    50,437  $   82,148
                                              ============ ===========

Less: Preferred stock
 dividends                     -       3,971
                      ----------- -----------
Net income applicable
 to common
 shareholders         $   30,065  $   27,740
                      =========== ===========
Basic weighted
 average number of
 common shares
 outstanding              30,180      18,100
                      =========== ===========
Basic net income per
 share applicable to
 common stock         $     1.00  $     1.53
                      =========== ===========
Diluted weighted
 average number of
 common shares
 outstanding              30,459      19,300
                      =========== ===========
Diluted net income
 per share applicable
 to common stock      $     0.99  $     1.44
                      =========== ===========
Dividends declared
 per share of common
 stock                $    0.375
                      ===========

BlueLinx Holdings Inc.
Statement of Cash Flows
As Reported Reconciliation YTD
in thousands

                                                             BlueLinx
                           BlueLinx   BlueLinx Distribution     As
                                                 Division    Reported
                              As        As     As Reported  (Combined)
                            Reported  Reported
                           --------- --------- ------------ ----------
                            Period    Period      Period
                              from     from        from
                            January   Inception January 4,    Nine
                            2, 2005   (March       2004       Months
                                      8, 2004)      to        Ended
                              to        to        May 7,    October 2,
                           October 1, October 2,
                             2005      2004        2004       2004
                         ----------- --------- ------------ ----------
                        (unaudited) (unaudited)            (unaudited)
Cash flows from operating
 activities:
Net income                 $ 30,065  $ 31,711  $    50,437  $  82,148
Adjustments to reconcile
 net income to cash
 provided by (used in)
 operations:
  Depreciation and
   amortization              13,793     6,237        6,175     12,412
  Amortization of
   debt issue costs           2,704     1,215            -      1,215
  Deferred income tax
   provision (benefit)       (1,027)   (4,828)       9,183      4,355
  Changes in assets
   and liabilities:
  Receivables              (158,401)   63,782     (292,350)  (228,568)
  Inventories                91,976   (15,556)    (145,689)  (161,245)
  Accounts payable           54,485   (37,103)     257,772    220,669
  Changes in other
   working capital          (11,003)    5,657        2,464      8,121
  Other                       5,695     1,528       (1,974)      (446)
                           --------- --------- ------------ ----------
Net cash provided by (used
 in) operating activities    28,287    52,643     (113,982)   (61,339)
                           --------- --------- ------------ ----------
Cash flows from investing
 activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash
 acquired                   (17,021) (776,307)           -   (776,307)
Property, plant, and
 equipment investments      (10,034)   (1,677)      (1,378)    (3,055)
Proceeds from sale of
 assets                         814        25          252        277
                           --------- --------- ------------ ----------
Net cash used in investing
 activities                 (26,241) (777,959)      (1,126)  (779,085)
                           --------- --------- ------------ ----------
Cash flows from financing
 activities:
Net transactions with
 Georgia-Pacific
     Corporation                  -         -       88,352     88,352
Issuance of preferred
 stock                            -    95,000            -     95,000
Issuance of common stock,
 net                          8,541     5,000            -      5,000
Proceeds from stock options
 exercised                      296         -
Net increase in revolving
 credit facility              1,834   473,507            -    473,507
Proceeds from issuance of
 term loan                        -   100,000            -    100,000
Proceeds from issuance of
 mortgage payable                 -   100,000            -    100,000
Debt financing costs           (570)  (15,338)           -    (15,338)
Increase (decrease) in bank
 overdrafts                  11,920    (9,746)      26,250     16,504
Common dividends paid       (11,319)        -            -          -
                           --------- --------- ------------ ----------
Net cash provided by
 financing activities        10,702   748,423      114,602    863,025
                           --------- --------- ------------ ----------

Increase (decrease) in
 cash                        12,748    23,107         (506)    22,601
Balance, beginning of
 period                      15,572         -          506        506
                           --------- --------- ------------ ----------
Balance, end of period     $ 28,320  $ 23,107  $         -  $  23,107
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