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Exhibit 99.1

 

Deltic

Timber

Corporation

  LOGO        NEWS RELEASE      

210 EAST ELM STREET            

EL DORADO, AR 71730            

NYSE: DEL            

FOR RELEASE   April 22, 2013         CONTACT: Kenneth D. Mann                          
             Investor Relations
             (870) 881-6432

Deltic Announces Preliminary First Quarter 2013 Results

EL DORADO, AR – President and Chief Executive Officer, Ray C. Dillon, of Deltic Timber Corporation (NYSE-DEL) announced today that preliminary net income for the first quarter of 2013 was $6.8 million, $.53 a share, which compares to net income of $.1 million, $.01 per share, for the first quarter of 2012. The increase was mainly due to the performance of the Company’s Manufacturing segment (formerly referred to as the Mills segment), which improved $9.7 million over the prior year’s first quarter operating income. The average sales price received for lumber sold was 48 percent higher than a year ago, and the sales volume of lumber increased 9 percent when compared to the same period of 2012. In addition, equity in the earnings of Del-Tin Fiber LLC (“Del-Tin Fiber”) was $1 million higher than in 2012’s first quarter. Net cash provided by operating activities was $9 million in the first quarter of 2013, which compares to $2.1 million a year ago.

Commenting on the results, Mr. Dillon stated, “Deltic’s portfolio of diverse assets continued to perform well in the first quarter of 2013, as indicated by the financial results reported. The improved housing market resulted in increased sales prices for both lumber and medium density fiberboard. As a result, both the financial performance of the Company’s Manufacturing segment and our equity in Del-Tin Fiber’s earnings improved significantly.

“On April 1, Deltic successfully completed the acquisition of the other half of the ownership of Del-Tin Fiber from its joint venture partner as previously announced on February 13, 2013. As a result, we will now operate and report it as a consolidated subsidiary, as part of the Manufacturing segment, in succeeding quarters.”


The Woodlands segment had operating income of $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2013, compared to $4.8 million for the same period of 2012. The Company harvested 181,069 tons of pine sawtimber during the current period of 2013, a five percent increase from the 173,007 tons harvested in the first quarter of 2012. The average per-ton sales price for pine sawtimber was $23 in the first quarter of 2013, a five percent increase from 2012’s first quarter sales price of $22 per ton. Pine pulpwood harvested in the first quarter of 2013 totaled 97,010 tons, which compares to 134,934 tons harvested for the same period of 2012. The average per-ton sales price for pine pulpwood was $9 for the first quarter of both 2013 and 2012. Oil and gas lease rentals and net royalty income totaled $1.2 million for the current period of 2013 compared to $1.4 million during 2012’s same quarter. The decrease was due to a combination of lower lease rental revenues attributed to leased properties as the original lease periods end and are now being held by producing wells, and reduced net royalty income, primarily due to a lower gas production volume. During the current quarter, the Company sold 288 acres of non-strategic recreational-use hardwood bottomland at an average sales price of $1,800 per acre versus first quarter sales in 2012 of 270 acres at an average price of $1,400 per acre.

Deltic’s Manufacturing segment reported operating income of $11.3 million, an increase of $9.7 million when compared to 2012’s first quarter operating income of $1.6 million as the lumber market continued to show steady improvement. The average lumber sales price was $402 per thousand board feet in the first quarter of 2013, and this was a $131 per thousand board feet, or 48 percent, increase over the $271 per thousand board feet reported in the first quarter of 2012. In the first quarter of 2013, the Company sold 71.1 million board feet, an increase of 6.1 million board feet when compared to 2012’s first quarter sales of 65 million board feet, as the Company increased lumber production to match market demand.

The Company’s Real Estate segment reported an operating loss of $.7 million for the first quarter of 2013, which compares to an operating loss of $.8 million for the same period of 2012. Residential lot sales totaled 12 in 2013’s first quarter versus 7 lot sales in the first quarter of 2012. The current quarter’s average per-lot sales price was $74,400, a $7,300 per lot increase when compared to the first quarter of 2012’s average per-lot sales price of $67,100, due to the mix of lots sold. There were no commercial real estate acreage sales in the first quarter of either year.


Corporate operating expense was $4.6 million in the first quarter of 2013, which compares to $4.3 million for the corresponding period of 2012. Deltic’s equity in the earnings of Del-Tin Fiber was $1.1 million in the current year quarter versus $.1 million for the same period of 2012. The increase was primarily due to higher medium density fiberboard (“MDF”) sales prices as the MDF market has improved from the first quarter of 2012. Deltic recorded income tax expense of $3.8 million in 2013’s first quarter, which compares to $.1 million in the prior year’s first quarter, mainly as a result of higher pretax income in the first quarter of 2013.

Capital expenditures were $13.4 million for 2013’s first quarter and $3.7 million in 2012’s first quarter. The increase was due mainly to timberland acquisitions in the first quarter of 2013.

Regarding the outlook for the second quarter and year of 2013, Mr. Dillon stated, “At this time we anticipate the pine sawtimber harvest to be 160,000 to 170,000 tons and 585,000 to 605,000 tons, respectively. Finished lumber sales volumes are anticipated to be at 65 to 75 million board feet for the second quarter and 275 to 290 million board feet for the year. MDF sales volumes for the second quarter and year of 2013 are estimated to be 30 to 32 million square feet and 120 to 130 million square feet, respectively. Actual sales volumes for both lumber and MDF are dependent upon market conditions. Residential lot sales are estimated at 10 to 15 lots and 50 to 60 lots for the second quarter and year of 2013, respectively. Even though commercial acreage in Chenal Valley has received interest from potential buyers, it is difficult to anticipate future closings due to the volatile nature of commercial real estate transactions and the significant number of factors related to any sale.”

Statements included herein that are not historical in nature are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Federal Securities Laws. Such statements reflect the Company’s current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the cyclical nature of the industry, changes in interest rates, credit availability, general economic conditions, construction activity, adverse weather, cost and availability of materials used to manufacture the Company’s products, natural gas pricing, and the other risk factors described from time to time in the reports and disclosure documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Deltic will hold a conference call on Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. Central Time to discuss the first quarter of 2013 earnings. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing 1-800-798-2864 and referencing participant passcode identification number 69943133. The call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Deltic website, at www.deltic.com. Online replays of the call will be available through the Deltic website, and a recording of the call will be available until Wednesday, May 1, 2013, by dialing 1-888-286-8010 and referencing replay passcode identification number 25245356.

Summary financial data and operating statistics for the first quarter of 2013 with comparisons to 2012 are contained in the following tables.


Deltic Timber Corporation

SEGMENT INFORMATION

(Preliminary and Unaudited)

(Millions of dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2013
    Three Months Ended
March 31, 2012
 
     Net
Sales
    Operating
Income/
(Loss)
    Net
Sales
    Operating
Income/
(Loss)
 

Woodlands

   $ 9.3        4.6        10.0        4.8   

Manufacturing

     34.1        11.3        22.6        1.6   

Real Estate

     2.3        (0.7     1.9        (0.8

Corporate

     —          (4.6     —          (4.3

Eliminations

     (4.2     (0.1     (3.9     (0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales/operating income

   $ 41.5        10.5        30.6        1.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Deltic Timber Corporation

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Preliminary and Unaudited)

(Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,  
     2013     2012  

Net sales

   $ 41,563        30,639   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Costs and expenses

    

Cost of sales

     23,528        22,001   

Depreciation, amortization, and cost of fee timber harvested

     2,651        2,908   

General and administrative expenses

     4,920        4,596   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     31,099        29,505   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gain on involuntary conversion of assets

     84        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     10,548        1,134   

Equity in earnings of Del-Tin Fiber

     1,084        71   

Interest income

     3        2   

Interest and other debt expense, net of capitalized interest

     (1,030     (1,035

Other income/(expense)

     (20     (25
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     10,585        147   

Income taxes

     (3,811     (50
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 6,774        97   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per common share

    

Basic

   $ 0.53        0.01   

Assuming dilution

   $ 0.53        0.01   

Dividends per common share paid

   $ 0.100        0.075   

Average common shares outstanding (thousands)

    

Basic

     12,563        12,501   

Assuming dilution

     12,604        12,567   


Deltic Timber Corporation

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Preliminary and Unaudited)

(Thousands of dollars)

 

     Mar. 31,     Dec. 31,  
     2013     2012  

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 13,412        5,613   

Trade accounts receivable—net

     7,464        5,277   

Other receivables

     12        13   

Inventories

     5,616        4,894   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,434        2,795   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     29,938        18,592   

Investment in real estate held for development and sale

     56,660        57,088   

Investment in Del-Tin Fiber

     7,651        6,293   

Other investments and noncurrent receivables

     319        354   

Timber and timberlands—net

     249,994        240,215   

Property, plant, and equipment—net

     28,265        26,668   

Deferred charges and other assets

     3,284        3,999   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 376,111        353,209   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities

    

Trade accounts payable

   $ 4,006        1,981   

Accrued taxes other than income taxes

     2,438        1,951   

Income taxes payable

     2,967        —     

Deferred revenues and other accrued liabilities

     8,237        9,094   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     17,648        13,026   

Long-term debt

     75,000        63,000   

Deferred tax liabilities—net

     397        471   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     43,643        44,482   

Commitments and contingencies

     —          —     

Stockholders’ equity

    

Common stock, 12,813,879 shares issued

     128        128   

Capital in excess of par value

     82,663        82,597   

Retained earnings

     174,112        168,608   

Treasury stock

     (3,490     (5,000

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (13,990     (14,103
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     239,423        232,230   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 376,111        353,209   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Deltic Timber Corporation

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Preliminary and Unaudited)

(Thousands of dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2013     2012  

Operating activities

    

Net income

   $ 6,774        97   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided/(required) by operating activities:

    

Depreciation, amortization, and cost of fee timber harvested

     2,651        2,908   

Deferred income taxes

     548        17   

Real estate development capital expenditures

     (191     (105

Real estate costs recovered upon sale

     539        232   

Timberland costs recovered upon sale

     139        127   

Equity in earnings of Del-Tin Fiber

     (1,084     (71

Stock-based compensation expense

     664        558   

Net increase in liabilities for pension and other postretirement benefits

     500        450   

Net decrease in deferred compensation for stock-based liabilities

     (590     (890

Increase in operating working capital other than cash and cash equivalents

     (443     (1,375

Other changes in assets and liabilities

     (496     169   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     9,011        2,117   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities

    

Capital expenditures, excluding real estate development

     (11,833     (3,478

Net change in purchased stumpage inventory

     (944     (346

Advances to Del-Tin Fiber

     (1,025     (800

Repayments from Del-Tin Fiber

     750        700   

Net change in funds held by trustee

     7        568   

Other—net

     193        220   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash required by investing activities

     (12,852     (3,136
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities

    

Proceeds from borrowings

     12,000        2,000   

Repayments of notes payable and long-term debt

     —          (1,000

Treasury stock purchases

     (10     (19

Common stock dividends paid

     (1,270     (949

Proceeds from stock option exercises

     750        409   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     170        534   

Other—net

     —          (173
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     11,640        802   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     7,799        (217

Cash and cash equivalents at January 1

     5,613        3,291   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at March 31

   $ 13,412        3,074   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Deltic Timber Corporation

OTHER DATA

(Preliminary and Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(Thousands of dollars)    2013      2012  

Capital expenditures

     

Woodlands

   $ 10,279         2,679   

Manufacturing

     2,788         850   

Real Estate (includes development expenditures)

     342         182   

Corporate

     4         4   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capital expenditures

   $ 13,413         3,715   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Woodlands

     

Pine sawtimber harvested from fee lands—tons

     181,069         173,007   

Pine sawtimber price—per ton

   $ 23         22   

Timberland sales—acres

     288         270   

Timberland sales price—per acre

   $ 1,800         1,400   

Manufacturing

     

Finished lumber sales—thousands of board feet

     71,116         65,002   

Finished lumber price—per thousand board feet

   $ 402         271   

Real Estate

     

Residential

     

Lots sold

     12         7   

Average sales price—per lot

   $ 74,400         67,100