2014 Q3 Form 10-Q

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 28, 2014
or
¨ 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: 001-11796
____________________________
Masonite International Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
____________________________
British Columbia, Canada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
98-0377314
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2771 Rutherford Road
Concord, Ontario L4K 2N6 Canada
(Address of principal executive offices)
(800) 895-2723
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
____________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
 
¨
 
Accelerated filer
 
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
 
x (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller reporting company
 
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
The registrant had outstanding 29,849,958 shares of Common Stock, no par value, as of November 3, 2014.


MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
September 28, 2014

 
Page No.
PART I
 
 
 
Item 1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2
 
Item 3
 
Item 4
 
PART II
 
 
 
Item 1
 
Item 1A
 
Item 2
 
Item 3
 
Item 4
 
Item 5
 
Item 6
 

 

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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements concerning the conditions in our industry, our operations, our economic performance and financial condition, including, in particular, statements relating to our business and growth strategy and product development efforts under "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts and can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "estimate," "project," "plan," "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "outlook," "believe" and other similar expressions. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions by our management that, although we believe to be reasonable, are inherently uncertain and subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those identified under "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2013, and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

The following list represents some, but not necessarily all, of the factors that could cause actual results to differ from historical results or those anticipated or predicted by these forward-looking statements:

•
our ability to successfully implement our business strategy;
•
general economic, market and business conditions;
•
levels of residential new construction; residential repair, renovation and remodeling; and non-residential building construction activity;
•
competition;
•
our ability to manage our operations including integrating our recent acquisitions and companies or assets we acquire in the future;
•
our ability to generate sufficient cash flows to fund our capital expenditure requirements, to meet our pension obligations, and to meet our debt service obligations, including our obligations under our senior notes and our senior secured asset-based credit facility, or our ABL Facility;
•
labor relations (i.e., disruptions, strikes or work stoppages), labor costs and availability of labor;
•
increases in the costs of raw materials or any shortage in supplies;
•
our ability to keep pace with technological developments;
•
the actions taken by, and the continued success of, certain key customers;
•
our ability to maintain relationships with certain customers;
•
new contractual commitments;
•
the ability to generate the benefits of our restructuring activities;
•
retention of key management personnel;
•
environmental and other government regulations;
•
our levels of indebtedness and debt service obligations, including our obligations under our senior notes and our ABL Facility;
•
limitations on operating our business as a result of covenant restrictions under our existing and future indebtedness, including our senior notes and our ABL Facility; and
•
our ability to repurchase our senior notes upon a change of control.

We caution you that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive. In addition, in light of these risks and uncertainties, the matters referred to in the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report may not in fact occur. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.


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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Unaudited Financial Statements

MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
Net sales
$
476,124

 
$
433,051

 
$
1,388,760

 
$
1,310,668

Cost of goods sold
409,894

 
374,082

 
1,190,937

 
1,136,629

Gross profit
66,230

 
58,969

 
197,823

 
174,039

Selling, general and administration expenses
53,855

 
51,386

 
170,149

 
154,378

Restructuring costs
9,913

 
1,265

 
11,194

 
4,467

Operating income (loss)
2,462

 
6,318

 
16,480

 
15,194

Interest expense (income), net
10,447

 
8,330

 
31,034

 
24,788

Other expense (income), net
(404
)
 
(255
)
 
1,083

 
(776
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)
(7,581
)
 
(1,757
)
 
(15,637
)
 
(8,818
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
2,004

 
(6,272
)
 
3,402

 
(7,716
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
(9,585
)
 
4,515

 
(19,039
)
 
(1,102
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(124
)
 
(62
)
 
(436
)
 
(196
)
Net income (loss)
(9,709
)
 
4,453

 
(19,475
)
 
(1,298
)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
258

 
838

 
1,498

 
2,123

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(9,967
)
 
$
3,615

 
$
(20,973
)
 
$
(3,421
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Masonite:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.34
)
 
$
0.13

 
$
(0.70
)
 
$
(0.12
)
Diluted
$
(0.34
)
 
$
0.12

 
$
(0.70
)
 
$
(0.12
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per common share from continuing operations attributable to Masonite:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.34
)
 
$
0.13

 
$
(0.69
)
 
$
(0.11
)
Diluted
$
(0.34
)
 
$
0.12

 
$
(0.69
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(9,709
)
 
$
4,453

 
$
(19,475
)
 
$
(1,298
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign exchange gain (loss)
(23,780
)
 
10,284

 
(23,911
)
 
(13,577
)
Amortization of actuarial net losses
—

 
349

 
—

 
1,047

Income tax benefit (expense) related to other comprehensive income (loss)
(427
)
 
(136
)
 
(1,046
)
 
(408
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
(24,207
)
 
10,497

 
(24,957
)
 
(12,938
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
(33,916
)
 
14,950

 
(44,432
)
 
(14,236
)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
(112
)
 
962

 
1,020

 
1,737

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(33,804
)
 
$
13,988

 
$
(45,452
)
 
$
(15,973
)

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
September 28,
2014
 
December 29,
2013
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
202,754

 
$
100,873

Restricted cash
13,294

 
13,831

Accounts receivable, net
265,228

 
243,823

Inventories, net
234,300

 
218,348

Prepaid expenses
20,610

 
22,371

Assets held for sale
—

 
3,408

Income taxes receivable
3,663

 
3,250

Current deferred income taxes
19,691

 
17,840

Total current assets
759,540

 
623,744

Property, plant and equipment, net
598,679

 
630,279

Investment in equity investees
8,325

 
7,483

Goodwill
98,276

 
78,404

Intangible assets, net
215,062

 
203,714

Long-term deferred income taxes
18,116

 
23,363

Other assets, net
25,217

 
24,158

Total assets
$
1,723,215

 
$
1,591,145

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
114,195

 
$
98,936

Accrued expenses
154,817

 
128,924

Income taxes payable
662

 
732

Total current liabilities
269,674

 
228,592

Long-term debt
512,393

 
377,861

Long-term deferred income taxes
111,489

 
108,924

Other liabilities
44,108

 
50,206

Total liabilities
937,664

 
765,583

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)


 


Equity:
 
 
 
Share capital: unlimited shares authorized, no par value, 29,827,751 and 29,085,021 shares issued and outstanding as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, respectively.
655,150

 
646,196

Additional paid-in capital
227,479

 
230,306

Accumulated deficit
(81,150
)
 
(60,177
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(44,080
)
 
(19,601
)
Total equity attributable to Masonite
757,399

 
796,724

Equity attributable to non-controlling interests
28,152

 
28,838

Total equity
785,551

 
825,562

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,723,215

 
$
1,591,145


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Common Shares Outstanding
 
Common Stock Amount
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
Accumulated Deficit
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
Total Equity Attributable to Masonite
 
Equity Attributable to Non-controlling Interests
 
Total Equity
Balances as of December 30, 2012
 
27,943,774

 
$
633,910

 
$
240,784

 
$
(49,167
)
 
$
(18,984
)
 
$
806,543

 
$
31,272

 
$
837,815

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(11,010
)
 
 
 
(11,010
)
 
2,050

 
(8,960
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(617
)
 
(617
)
 
(761
)
 
(1,378
)
Dividends to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
—

 
(3,723
)
 
(3,723
)
Share based awards
 
 
 
 
 
7,752

 
 
 
 
 
7,752

 
 
 
7,752

Common shares issued for delivery of share based awards
 
1,141,247

 
12,286

 
(12,286
)
 
 
 
 
 
—

 
 
 
—

Common shares withheld to cover income taxes payable due to delivery of share based awards
 
 
 
 
 
(5,944
)
 
 
 
 
 
(5,944
)
 
 
 
(5,944
)
Balances as of December 29, 2013
 
29,085,021

 
$
646,196

 
$
230,306

 
$
(60,177
)
 
$
(19,601
)
 
$
796,724

 
$
28,838

 
$
825,562

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(20,973
)
 
 
 
(20,973
)
 
1,498

 
(19,475
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(24,479
)
 
(24,479
)
 
(478
)
 
(24,957
)
Dividends to non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
—

 
(1,706
)
 
(1,706
)
Share based awards
 
 
 
 
 
7,335

 
 
 
 
 
7,335

 
 
 
7,335

Common shares issued for delivery of share based awards
 
463,322

 
4,853

 
(4,853
)
 
 
 
 
 
—

 
 
 
—

Common shares issued for exercise of warrants
 
279,408

 
4,101

 
(3,838
)
 
 
 
 
 
263

 
 
 
263

Common shares withheld to cover income taxes payable due to delivery of share based awards
 
 
 
 
 
(1,471
)
 
 
 
 
 
(1,471
)
 
 
 
(1,471
)
Balances as of September 28, 2014
 
29,827,751

 
$
655,150

 
$
227,479

 
$
(81,150
)
 
$
(44,080
)
 
$
757,399

 
$
28,152

 
$
785,551


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
Cash flows from operating activities:
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
Net income (loss)
$
(19,475
)
 
$
(1,298
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
436

 
196

Non-cash loss on deconsolidation
6,174

 
—

Depreciation
45,824

 
47,682

Amortization
16,173

 
12,883

Share based compensation expense
7,335

 
5,752

Deferred income taxes
642

 
(8,826
)
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain)
1,490

 
(298
)
Share of loss (income) from equity investees, net of tax
(839
)
 
(789
)
Pension and post-retirement expense (funding), net
(4,853
)
 
(4,608
)
Non-cash accruals and interest
(1,915
)
 
772

Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment
2,359

 
(1,810
)
Impairment
1,403

 
1,904

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(32,283
)
 
(18,091
)
Inventories
(21,077
)
 
(24,084
)
Prepaid expenses
2,255

 
(2,577
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
52,570

 
21,142

Other assets and liabilities
20

 
1,897

Net cash flow provided by (used in) operating activities
56,239

 
29,847

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
6,751

 
9,288

Additions to property, plant and equipment
(35,174
)
 
(24,850
)
Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(50,355
)
 
(15,082
)
Loss on deconsolidation
(1,187
)
 
—

Restricted cash
522

 
(1,369
)
Other investing activities
(2,607
)
 
(2,471
)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities
(82,050
)
 
(34,484
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
138,688

 
—

Payment of financing costs
(1,925
)
 
—

Minimum tax withholding on share based awards
(1,471
)
 
—

Distributions to non-controlling interests
(1,706
)
 
(1,696
)
Proceeds from exercise of common stock warrants
263

 
—

Return of capital paid
—

 
(1,321
)
Net cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities
133,849

 
(3,017
)
Net foreign currency translation adjustment on cash
(6,157
)
 
(1,488
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
101,881

 
(9,142
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
100,873

 
122,314

Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period
$
202,754

 
$
113,172


See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)


1. Business Overview and Significant Accounting Policies

Unless we state otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to "Masonite," "we," "our," "us" and the "Company" in these notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements refer to Masonite International Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Description of Business

Masonite International Corporation is one of the largest manufacturers of doors in the world, with significant market share in both interior and exterior door products. Masonite operates 62 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 10 countries and sells doors to customers throughout the world, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and France.

Basis of Presentation

We prepare these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for annual financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal and recurring entries considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented have been included. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts in the financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements; therefore, actual results could differ from those estimates. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2013, as filed with the SEC. There have been no changes in the significant accounting policies from those that were disclosed in the 2013 audited consolidated financial statements.

Our fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Sunday closest to December 31. In a 52-week year, each fiscal quarter consists of 13 weeks. For ease of disclosure, the 13- and 39-week periods are referred to as three- and nine-month periods, respectively.

Changes in Accounting Standards and Policies
Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists," which amended ASC 740, "Income Taxes." This ASU addresses the diversity in practice regarding financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. This ASU requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows: to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This ASU was effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and early adoption was permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the presentation of our financial statements.


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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)


In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, "Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity," which amended ASC 830, "Foreign Currency Matters." This ASU updates accounting guidance related to the application of consolidation guidance and foreign currency matters. This ASU resolves the diversity in practice about what guidance applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income. This ASU was effective prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the presentation of our financial statements. Any future impact of ASU 2013-05 on our financial position and results of operations will depend upon the nature and extent of future sales or dispositions of any entities that had created a cumulative translation adjustment.

Other Recent Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, "Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern," which amended ASC 205-40, "Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern". This ASU requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date of issuance of the entity's financial statements and to provide related footnote disclosures. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter; early adoption is permitted. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on our financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers," which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods; early application is not permitted. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the magnitude of its impact on our financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity," which amends the definition of a discontinued operation in ASC 205-20 and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about discontinued operations as well as disposal transactions that do not meet the discontinued operations criteria. The FASB issued the ASU to provide more decision-useful information and to make it more difficult for a disposal transaction to qualify as a discontinued operation. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods; early application is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the presentation of our financial statements.

2. Acquisitions

2014 Acquisition

On February 24, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Door-Stop International Limited ("Door-Stop") for total consideration of $50.4 million. We acquired 100% of the equity interests in Door-Stop through the purchase of all outstanding shares of common stock on the acquisition date. Door-Stop is based in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, utilizes an internet-based ordering process and manufactures exterior door sets for the residential repair and renovation markets. The excess purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired of $20.4 million was allocated to goodwill. The goodwill principally represents the future expected value of the operations of the business. This goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes and relates to the Europe, Asia and Latin America segment. The Door-Stop acquisition complements our existing global fiberglass business.

    
    

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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(Unaudited)


The aggregate consideration paid for the Door-Stop acquisition was as follows:
(In thousands)
Door-Stop Acquisition
Accounts receivable, net
$
2,648

Inventory
2,665

Property, plant and equipment
4,303

Goodwill
20,359

Intangible assets, net
28,776

Accounts payable and accrued expenses, net
(3,492
)
Other assets and liabilities, net
(4,904
)
Cash consideration, net of cash acquired
$
50,355


The fair values of intangible assets acquired are based on management’s estimates and assumptions including variations of the income approach, the cost approach and the market approach. Intangible assets acquired from Door-Stop consist of customer relationships and are being amortized over the weighted average amortization period of 9.9 years. The intangible assets are not expected to have any residual value. The gross contractual value of acquired trade receivables was $2.8 million.

The following schedule represents the amount of revenue and earnings from the Door-Stop acquisition which have been included in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for the period indicated subsequent to the acquisition date:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 28, 2014
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2014
Net sales
$
11,883

 
$
28,757

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
639

 
2,079


2013 Acquisition

On July 9, 2013, we acquired assets of a door manufacturing operation from Masisa S.A (the "Chile" acquisition) for servicing the North American market for total consideration of $12.2 million. The transaction includes the door component operations in Cabrero, Chile, and a door assembly factory in Chillan, Chile. The operations acquired primarily manufacture high quality stile and rail panel and French wood doors for the North American market. The excess purchase price over the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired of $0.3 million was allocated to goodwill. The goodwill principally represents anticipated synergies to be gained from integration into our North American wood door business. This goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes and relates to the North America segment. The Chile acquisition acts as a natural complement to our existing North American interior stile and rail residential wood door operations.
    
    

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The aggregate consideration paid for the Chile acquisition was as follows:
(In thousands)
Chile Acquisition
Inventory
$
5,174

Property, plant and equipment
6,228

Goodwill
316

Other assets and liabilities, net
508

Cash consideration
$
12,226


Amounts of revenue and earnings included in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for Chile were not material for the three or nine months ended September 28, 2014, or September 29, 2013.

Pro Forma Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information represents the unaudited condensed consolidated financial information as if the Door-Stop acquisition had been included in our unaudited condensed consolidated results beginning on the first day of the fiscal year prior to the acquisition date. Pro forma information relating to the Chile acquisition has been excluded as it is not materially different from amounts reported. The pro forma results have been derived from audited and unaudited financial results of the acquired entity. The pro forma results have been calculated after adjusting the results of the acquired entity to remove intercompany transactions and transaction costs incurred and to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property, plant and equipment and intangible assets had been applied on the first day of the fiscal year prior to acquisition, together with the consequential tax effects. The pro forma results do not reflect any cost savings, operating synergies or revenue enhancements that the combined company may achieve as a result of the acquisition; the costs to combine the companies' operations; or the costs necessary to achieve these costs savings, operating synergies and revenue enhancements. The pro forma results do not necessarily reflect the actual results of operations of the combined companies' under our ownership and operation.
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2014
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Masonite
 
Door-Stop
 
Pro Forma
Net sales
$
1,388,760

 
$
6,659

 
$
1,395,419

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
(20,973
)
 
624

 
(20,349
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
$
(0.70
)
 
 
 
$
(0.69
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
(0.70
)
 
 
 
$
(0.69
)

In the table above, amounts under the Door-Stop heading reflect pro forma results for the period prior to acquisition through the acquisition date of February 24, 2014. All actual results from Door-Stop subsequent to the acquisition date are reflected under the Masonite heading above.

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Three Months Ended September 29, 2013
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Masonite
 
Door-Stop
 
Pro Forma
Net sales
$
433,051

 
$
9,380

 
$
442,431

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
3,615

 
744

 
4,359

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
$
0.13

 
 
 
$
0.16

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
0.12

 
 
 
$
0.15

 
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2013
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Masonite
 
Door-Stop
 
Pro Forma
Net sales
$
1,310,668

 
$
27,017

 
$
1,337,685

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
(3,421
)
 
1,966

 
(1,455
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
$
(0.12
)
 
 
 
$
(0.05
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
(0.12
)
 
 
 
$
(0.05
)

3. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)
North America Segment
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America Segment
 
Total
December 30, 2012
$
78,122

 
$
—

 
$
78,122

Goodwill from 2013 acquisition
316

 
—

 
316

Foreign exchange fluctuations
(34
)
 
—

 
(34
)
December 29, 2013
78,404

 
—

 
78,404

 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill from 2014 acquisition
—

 
20,359

 
20,359

Foreign exchange fluctuations
(59
)
 
(428
)
 
(487
)
September 28, 2014
$
78,345

 
$
19,931

 
$
98,276


The cost and accumulated amortization values of our intangible assets were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
September 28, 2014
(In thousands)
 Cost
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Translation Adjustment
 
 Net Book Value
Definite life intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
107,834

 
$
(30,149
)
 
$
(1,229
)
 
$
76,456

Patents
28,428

 
(14,042
)
 
(100
)
 
14,286

Software
28,586

 
(18,398
)
 
185

 
10,373

Other
12,198

 
(6,513
)
 
(1,406
)
 
4,279

 
177,046

 
(69,102
)
 
(2,550
)
 
105,394

Indefinite life intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks and tradenames
111,053

 
—

 
(1,385
)
 
109,668

Total intangible assets
$
288,099

 
$
(69,102
)
 
$
(3,935
)
 
$
215,062


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December 29, 2013
(In thousands)
 Cost
 
 Accumulated Amortization
 
 Translation Adjustment
 
 Net Book Value
Definite life intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
82,333

 
$
(21,171
)
 
$
(675
)
 
$
60,487

Patents
27,546

 
(12,105
)
 
154

 
15,595

Software
27,266

 
(15,670
)
 
299

 
11,895

Other
11,923

 
(5,457
)
 
(1,432
)
 
5,034

 
149,068

 
(54,403
)
 
(1,654
)
 
93,011

Indefinite life intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks and tradenames
109,789

 
—

 
914

 
110,703

Total intangible assets
$
258,857

 
$
(54,403
)
 
$
(740
)
 
$
203,714


Amortization of intangible assets was $5.0 million and $14.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and was $4.3 million and $12.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively. Amortization expense is classified within selling, general and administration expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

The estimated future amortization of intangible assets with definite lives as of September 28, 2014, is as follows:
(In thousands)
 
Fiscal year:
 
2014 (remaining three months)
$
4,922

2015
19,743

2016
18,276

2017
16,038

2018
12,732


4. Accounts Receivable

Our customers consist mainly of wholesale distributors, dealers, and retail home centers. Our ten largest customers accounted for 44.8% and 44.4% of total accounts receivable as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, respectively. Our largest customer, The Home Depot, Inc., accounted for more than 10% of the consolidated gross accounts receivable balance as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013. No other individual customer accounted for greater than 10% of the consolidated gross accounts receivable balance at either September 28, 2014, or December 29, 2013. The allowance for doubtful accounts balance was $3.2 million and $3.8 million as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, respectively.

We maintain an accounts receivable sales program with a third party ("AR Sales Program"). Under the AR Sales Program, we can transfer ownership of eligible trade accounts receivable of a large retail customer. Receivables are sold outright to a third party that assumes the full risk of collection, without recourse to us in the event of a loss. Transfers of receivables under this program are accounted for as sales. Proceeds from the transfers reflect the face value of the accounts receivable less a discount. Receivables sold under the AR Sales Program are excluded from trade accounts receivable in the consolidated balance sheets and are included in cash flows from operating activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows. The discounts on the sales of trade accounts receivable sold under the AR Sales Program were not material for any of the periods presented and were recorded to selling, general and administration expense within the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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5. Inventories

The amounts of inventory on hand were as follows as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)
September 28,
2014
 
December 29,
2013
Raw materials
$
159,446

 
$
151,065

Finished goods
74,854

 
67,283

Inventories, net
$
234,300

 
$
218,348


We carried an inventory provision of $7.3 million and $8.4 million as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, respectively. This provision is the result of obsolete or aged inventory.

6. Property, Plant and Equipment

The carrying amounts of our property, plant and equipment and accumulated depreciation were as follows as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)
September 28,
2014
 
December 29,
2013
Land
$
48,354

 
$
50,190

Buildings
187,259

 
192,782

Machinery and equipment
550,120

 
559,776

Property, plant and equipment, gross
785,733

 
802,748

Accumulated depreciation
(187,054
)
 
(172,469
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
$
598,679

 
$
630,279


Total depreciation expense was $15.8 million and $45.8 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and was $15.5 million and $47.7 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively. Depreciation expense is included primarily within cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

On June 6, 2014, an explosion occurred in the power plant of our Estcourt mill in South Africa which reduced the site’s ability to generate steam and heat the kilns which, in turn, required the production lines to cease operating for several weeks. Currently, the mill is running at approximately 80% of pre-incident levels with the balance expected to be restored during the fourth quarter of 2014. We are insured against property loss and business interruption, and we received $0.8 million in business interruption proceeds in September 2014 as an interim partial payment.

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7. Long-Term Debt
(In thousands)
September 28,
2014
 
December 29,
2013
8.25% Senior Notes due 2021
$
500,000

 
$
375,000

Unamortized premium on Senior Notes
12,393

 
2,809

Capital lease obligations and other long-term debt
—

 
52

Total long-term debt
$
512,393

 
$
377,861


Senior Notes

On January 21, 2014, March 9, 2012, and April 15, 2011, we issued $125.0 million, $100.0 million and $275.0 million aggregate principal senior unsecured notes, respectively (the "Senior Notes"). As of September 28, 2014, we had outstanding $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes. All issuances of the Senior Notes have the same terms, rights and obligations, and were issued in the same series. The Senior Notes were issued in three private placements for resale to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and to buyers outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Senior Notes were issued without registration rights and are not listed on any securities exchange. The Senior Notes bear interest at 8.25% per annum, payable in cash semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year and are due April 15, 2021. We received net proceeds of $136.8 million, $101.5 million and $265.5 million in 2014, 2012 and 2011, respectively, after deducting $1.9 million, $2.0 million and $9.5 million of transaction issuance costs. The transaction costs were capitalized as deferred financing costs (included in other assets) and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Senior Notes using the effective interest method. The Senior Notes were issued at 108.75%, 103.50% and par in 2014, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The resulting premiums of $10.9 million and $3.5 million in 2014 and 2012, respectively, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Senior Notes using the effective interest method. The net proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to fund a $124.9 million return of capital to shareholders in 2011, in the amount of $4.54 per share; as well as the acquisitions of seven companies since 2011 for aggregate consideration of $293.6 million. The remaining proceeds from the Senior Notes are intended for general corporate purposes, which may include funding future acquisitions. Interest expense relating to the Senior Notes was $9.8 million and $29.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and was $8.0 million and $23.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.

We may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2015, at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus the applicable premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. The applicable premium means, with respect to a note at any date of redemption, the greater of (i) 1.00% of the then-outstanding principal amount of such note and (ii) the excess of (a) the present value at such date of redemption of (1) the redemption price of such note at April 15, 2015, plus (2) all remaining required interest payments due on such note through such date (excluding accrued but unpaid interest to the date of redemption), computed using a discount rate equal to the Treasury Rate plus 50 basis points, over (b) the principal amount of such note on such redemption date. We may also redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after April 15, 2015, at the applicable redemption prices specified under the indenture governing the Senior Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. If we experience certain changes of control or consummate certain asset sales and do not reinvest the net proceeds, we must offer to repurchase all of the Senior Notes at a purchase price of 101.00% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the repurchase date.

Obligations under the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis, by certain of our directly or indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries.

The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to: (i) incur additional debt and issue disqualified or preferred stock, (ii) make restricted payments, (iii) sell assets, (iv) create or permit restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to the parent company, (v) create or incur certain liens, (vi) enter into sale and leaseback transactions, (vii) merge or consolidate with other entities and (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates. The foregoing limitations are subject to exceptions as set forth in the indenture governing the Senior Notes. In addition, if in

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the future the Senior Notes have an investment grade rating from at least two nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, certain of these covenants will be replaced with a less restrictive covenant.

The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains customary events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods). As of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants under the indenture governing the Senior Notes.

ABL Facility

In May 2011, we and certain of our subsidiaries, as borrowers, entered into a $125.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility (the "ABL Facility"). The borrowing base is calculated based on a percentage of the value of selected U.S. and Canadian accounts receivable and U.S. and Canadian inventory, less certain ineligible amounts.

Obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the current assets of Masonite and our subsidiaries. In addition, obligations under the ABL Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis, by certain of our directly or indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Borrowings under the ABL Facility will bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to, at our option, (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 2.00% to 2.50% per annum, or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the ABL Facility agreement), plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.50% per annum.

In addition to paying interest on any outstanding principal under the ABL Facility, we are required to pay a commitment fee in respect of unutilized commitments of 0.25% of the aggregate commitments under the ABL Facility if the average utilization is greater than 50% for any applicable period, and 0.375% of the aggregate commitments under the ABL Facility if the average utilization is less than or equal to 50% for any applicable period. We must also pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees.

The ABL Facility contains various customary representations, warranties and covenants by us that, among other things, and subject to certain exceptions, restrict Masonite's ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to: (i) incur additional indebtedness, (ii) pay dividends on our common stock and make other restricted payments, (iii) make investments and acquisitions, (iv) engage in transactions with our affiliates, (v) sell assets, (vi) merge and (vii) create liens. As of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants under the credit agreement governing the ABL Facility and there were no amounts outstanding under the ABL Facility.

8. Share Based Compensation Plans

Share based compensation expense was $2.3 million and $7.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and was $1.8 million and $5.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively. As of September 28, 2014, the total remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to share based compensation amounted to $12.6 million, which will be amortized over the weighted average remaining requisite service period of 2.1 years. Share based compensation expense is recognized using a graded-method approach, or to a lesser extent a cliff-vesting approach, depending on the terms of the individual award and is classified within selling, general and administration expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). All share based awards are settled through issuance of new shares of our common stock. The share based award agreements contain restrictions on sale or transfer other than in limited circumstances. All other transfers would cause the share based awards to become null and void.

Equity Incentive Plan

Prior to July 9, 2012, we had a management equity incentive plan (the "2009 Plan"). The 2009 Plan required granting by June 9, 2012, equity instruments which upon exercise would result in management (excluding directors) owning 9.55% of our common equity (3,554,811 shares) on a fully diluted basis, after giving consideration to the potential exercise of warrants and the equity instruments granted to directors. Under the 2009 Plan, we were required to issue equity instruments to directors that represented 0.90% (335,004 shares) of the common equity on a fully diluted

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basis. The requirement for issuance to employees was satisfied in June 2012, and the requirement for issuance to directors was satisfied in July 2009. No awards have been granted under the 2009 Plan since May 30, 2012, and no future awards will be granted under the 2009 Plan; however, all outstanding awards under the 2009 Plan will continue to be governed by their existing terms. Aside from shares issuable for outstanding awards, there are no further shares of common stock available for future issuance under the 2009 Plan.

On July 12, 2012, the Board of Directors adopted the Masonite International Corporation 2012 Equity Incentive Plan (the "2012 Plan"). The 2012 Plan was adopted because the Board believes awards granted will help to attract, motivate and retain employees and non-employee directors, align employee and stockholder interests and encourage a performance-based culture built on employee stock ownership. The 2012 Plan permits us to offer eligible directors, employees and consultants cash and share-based incentives, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, other share-based awards (including restricted stock units) and cash-based awards. The 2012 Plan is effective for 10 years from the date of its adoption. Awards granted under the 2012 Plan are at the discretion of the Human Resources and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The Human Resources and Compensation Committee may grant any award under the 2012 Plan in the form of a performance compensation award. The 2012 Plan may be amended, suspended or terminated by the Board at any time; provided, that any amendment, suspension or termination which impairs the rights of a participant is subject to such participant's consent and; provided further, that any material amendments are subject to shareholder approval. Prior to June 21, 2013, the aggregate number of common shares that could be issued with respect to equity awards under the 2012 Plan could not exceed 1,500,000 shares plus the number of shares subject to existing grants under the 2009 Plan that may expire or be forfeited or cancelled. On June 21, 2013, the Board of Directors approved an increase of 500,000 common shares issuable under the 2012 Plan, bringing the total number of shares issuable under the 2012 Plan to 2,000,000 plus the number of shares subject to existing grants under the 2009 plan that may expire or be forfeited or cancelled. As of September 28, 2014, there were 1,836,909 shares of common stock available for future issuance under the 2012 Plan.

Deferred Compensation Plan

Effective August 13, 2012, the Board of Directors adopted a Deferred Compensation Plan ("DCP"). The DCP is an unfunded non-qualified deferred compensation plan that permits certain employees and directors to defer a portion of their compensation to a future time. Eligible employees may elect to defer a portion of their base salary, bonus and/or restricted stock units and eligible directors may defer a portion of their director fees or restricted stock units. All contributions to the DCP on behalf of the participant are fully vested (other than restricted stock unit deferrals which remain subject to the vesting terms of the applicable equity incentive plan) and placed into a grantor trust, commonly referred to as a "rabbi trust." Although we are permitted to make matching contributions under the terms of the DCP, we have not elected to do so. The DCP invests the contributions in diversified securities from a selection of investments and the participants choose their investments and may periodically reallocate the assets in their respective accounts. Participants are entitled to receive the benefits in their accounts upon separation of service or upon a specified date, with benefits payable as a single lump sum or in annual installments. All plan investments are categorized as having Level 1 valuation inputs as established by the FASB’s Fair Value Framework.    

Assets of the rabbi trust, other than Company stock, are recorded at fair value and included in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. These assets in the rabbi trust are classified as trading securities and changes in their fair values are recorded in other income (loss) in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). The liability relating to deferred compensation represents our obligation to distribute funds to the participants in the future and is included in other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 28, 2014 the liability and asset relating to deferred compensation each had a fair value of $1.3 million. Any unfunded gain or loss relating to changes in the fair value of the deferred compensation liability is recognized in selling, general and administration expense in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

As of September 28, 2014, participation in the deferred compensation plan is limited and no restricted stock awards have been deferred into the deferred compensation plan.


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Stock Appreciation Rights

We have granted Stock Appreciation Rights ("SARs") to certain employees under both the 2009 Plan and the 2012 Plan, which entitle the recipient to the appreciation in value of a number of common shares over the exercise price over a period of time, each as specified in the applicable award agreement. The exercise price of any SAR granted may not be less than the fair market value of our common shares on the date of grant. The compensation expense for the SARs is measured based on the fair value of the SARs at the date of grant and is recognized over the requisite service period. The SARs vest over a maximum of four years, have a life of ten years and settle in common shares. It is assumed that all time-based SARs will vest.

The total fair value of SARs vested was zero and $0.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and was $1.4 million and $2.5 million in the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2014
Stock Appreciation Rights
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands)
 
 Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
 Average Remaining Contractual Life (Years)
Outstanding, beginning of period
1,812,658

 
$
59,525

 
$
18.16

 
6.4
Exercised
(407,668
)
 
 
 
14.33

 
 
Cancelled
(20,622
)
 
 
 
38.48

 
 
Outstanding, end of period
1,384,368

 
$
47,748

 
$
18.94

 
6.0
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable, end of period
1,052,644

 
$
39,495

 
$
15.91

 
5.3
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Outstanding, beginning of period
2,628,448

 
$
21,005

 
$
15.76

 
6.9
Granted
212,550

 
 
 
32.68

 
 
Exercised
(116,135
)
 
 
 
13.67

 
 
Cancelled
(42,887
)
 
 
 
14.60

 
 
Outstanding, end of period
2,681,976

 
$
41,478

 
$
17.21

 
5.9
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Exercisable, end of period
2,251,929

 
$
38,567

 
$
15.55

 
5.4

During the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the Company granted 212,550 units of SARs to certain employees. The value of the SARs granted in 2013, as determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model, was $2.7 million and is being recognized over the weighted average requisite service period of 3.0 years. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s public industry peers’ common shares, amongst other considerations. Following are the weighted average grant date assumptions used for the SARs granted in 2013:
Option value (model conclusion)
$
12.53

Risk-free rate
1.8
%
Expected dividend yield
0.0
%
Expected volatility
35.1
%
Expected term (in years)
6.5




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Restricted Stock Units

We have granted Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") to directors and certain employees under both the 2009 Plan and the 2012 Plan. The RSUs confer the right to receive shares of our common stock at a specified future date or when certain conditions are met. The compensation expense for the RSUs awarded is based on the fair value of the RSUs at the date of grant and is recognized over the requisite service period. The RSUs vest over a maximum of four years, and call for the underlying shares to be delivered no later than the fourth anniversary of the grant dates. It is assumed that all time-based RSUs will vest.
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
Total Restricted Stock Units Outstanding
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
 
Total Restricted Stock Units Outstanding
 
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, beginning of period
618,963

 
$
22.09

 
921,946

 
$
17.75

Granted
193,940

 
54.65

 
324,358

 
23.80

Delivered
(137,527
)
 
 
 
(460,512
)
 
 
Withheld to cover (1)
(28,947
)
 
 
 
(11,968
)
 
 
Cancelled
(15,787
)
 
 
 
(48,119
)
 
 
Outstanding, end of period
630,642

 
$
31.85

 
725,705

 
$
21.19

____________
(1) A portion of the vested RSUs delivered were net share settled to cover the minimum statutory requirements for income and other employment taxes, at the individual participant’s election. We remit the equivalent cash to the appropriate taxing authorities. These net share settlements had the effect of share repurchases by us as we reduced and retired the number of shares that would have otherwise been issued as a result of the vesting.

Approximately one-half of the RSUs granted during the nine months ended September 28, 2014, vest at specified future dates, with only service requirements, while the remaining portion of the RSUs vest based on both performance and service requirements. The value of RSUs granted in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, was $10.6 million and is being recognized over the weighted average requisite service period of 1.8 years. During the nine months ended September 28, 2014, there were 166,474 RSUs vested at a fair value of $8.9 million.

During the nine months ended September 29, 2013, the Company granted 324,358 RSUs to certain employees. Approximately half of the RSUs vest at specified future dates, with only service requirements, while the remaining portion of the RSUs vest based on both performance and service requirements. The value of RSUs granted in 2013 was $7.7 million and is being recognized over the weighted average requisite service period of 2.3 years.

Warrants

On June 9, 2009, we issued 5,833,335 warrants, representing the right to purchase our common shares for $55.31 per share, subsequently adjusted to $50.77 per share for the $4.54 per share return of capital in 2011. Of these, 3,333,334 were scheduled to expire on June 9, 2014 (the "2014 Warrants"), and 2,500,001 expire on June 9, 2016 (the "2016 Warrants"). During the six months prior to their respective expiration dates, the warrants provide the holders with a cashless exercise option. During the nine month period ended September 28, 2014, holders of the 2014 Warrants exercised 3,289,146 warrants resulting in the issuance of 279,408 new common shares to the holders for which we received cash proceeds of $0.3 million. The remaining 44,188 outstanding 2014 Warrants expired and were forfeited as of June 9, 2014. There has been no activity relating to the 2016 Warrants as of September 28, 2014. We have accounted for these warrants as equity instruments. Future exercises and forfeitures will reduce the amount of warrants. Future exercises will increase the amount of common shares outstanding and reduce additional paid-in capital.



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9. Commitments and Contingencies

For lease agreements that provide for escalating rent payments or rent-free occupancy periods, we recognize rent expense on a straight line basis over the non-cancelable lease term and any option renewal period where failure to exercise such option would result in an economic penalty in such amount that renewal appears, at the inception of the lease, to be reasonably assured. The lease term commences on the date when all conditions precedent to our obligation to pay rent are satisfied. The leases contain provisions for renewal ranging from zero to three options of generally five years each. Minimum payments, for the following future periods, under non-cancelable operating leases and service agreements with initial or remaining terms of one year or more consist of the following:
(In thousands)
 
Fiscal year:
 
2014 (remaining three months)
$
3,825

2015
14,775

2016
11,100

2017
9,032

2018
8,257

Thereafter
51,504

Total future minimum lease payments
$
98,493


Total rent expense, including non-cancelable operating leases and month-to-month leases, was $6.1 million and $18.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and was $6.1 million and $18.9 million and for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.

We have provided customary indemnifications to our landlords under certain property lease agreements for claims by third parties in connection with their use of the premises. We also have provided routine indemnifications against adverse effects related to changes in tax laws and patent infringements by third parties. The maximum amount of these indemnifications cannot be reasonably estimated due to their nature. In some cases, we have recourse against other parties to mitigate the risk of loss from these indemnifications. Historically, we have not made any significant payments relating to such indemnifications.

From time to time, we are involved in various claims and legal actions. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on our condensed consolidated financial statements, results of operations or liquidity.


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10. Restructuring Costs

The following table summarizes the restructuring charges recorded for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
 
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Total
Israel Plan
$
—

 
$
9,664

 
$
—

 
$
9,664

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

2013 Plan
107

 
7

 
1

 
115

 
—

 
131

 
131

2012 Plan
(27
)
 
161

 
—

 
134

 
65

 
942

 
1,007

2009 and Prior Plans
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
127

 
127

Total Restructuring Costs
$
80

 
$
9,832

 
$
1

 
$
9,913

 
$
65

 
$
1,200

 
$
1,265

 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
 
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Total
Israel Plan
$
—

 
$
9,664

 
$
—

 
$
9,664

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

2013 Plan
470

 
716

 
7

 
1,193

 
—

 
508

 
508

2012 Plan
12

 
325

 
—

 
337

 
1,095

 
2,484

 
3,579

2009 and Prior Plans
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
380

 
380

Total Restructuring Costs
$
482

 
$
10,705

 
$
7

 
$
11,194

 
$
1,095

 
$
3,372

 
$
4,467


 
Cumulative Amount Incurred Through
 
September 28, 2014
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Israel Plan
$
—

 
$
9,664

 
$
—

 
$
9,664

2013 Plan
2,878

 
3,724

 
1,149

 
7,751

2012 Plan
4,167

 
10,523

 
—

 
14,690

2011 Plan
856

 
3,718

 
—

 
4,574

2010 Plan
3,552

 
3,831

 
—

 
7,383

2009 and Prior Plans
1,741

 
2,117

 
—

 
3,858

Total Restructuring Costs
$
13,194

 
$
33,577

 
$
1,149

 
$
47,920


On August 20, 2014, the Board of Directors of Masonite Israel Ltd. (“Israel”), one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, decided to voluntarily seek a Stay of Proceedings from the Israeli courts in an attempt to restructure the business (the “Israel Plan”). The court filing was made on August 21, 2014, and the court appointed a trustee to oversee the operation of the business and to attempt to restructure it. The action to seek court protection followed a

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comprehensive evaluation of the alternatives for the business, including an organized sale process that was ultimately unsuccessful. We determined that the subsidiary should be deconsolidated at that time, as it has become subject to the control of a court. We have had and will continue to have no continuing involvement with Israel subsequent to August 21, 2014, and Israel will not be considered a related party. As a result of Israel's court filing, we incurred $9.7 million of charges, of which $1.4 million relate to non-cash asset impairments, $6.8 million relate to non-cash losses on deconsolidation, and $2.1 million relate to cash charges incurred, primarily relating to bank debt and guarantees. Partially offsetting these charges was a gain of $0.6 million relating to the recognition of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income. As of September 28, 2014, pending the ultimate resolution of the Stay of Proceedings, we do not anticipate any material future charges related to the Israel Plan.

During 2013, we began implementing plans to rationalize certain of our facilities, including related headcount reductions, in Canada due to synergy opportunities related to recent acquisitions in the residential interior wood door markets. We have also rationalized certain of our operations, including related headcount reductions, in Ireland, South Africa and Israel in order to respond to declines in demand in international markets. Additionally, the decision was made to discontinue sales into the Polish market subsequent to the decision to cease manufacturing operations in 2012 (collectively, the "2013 Restructuring Plan"). Costs associated with the 2013 Restructuring Plan include severance and closure charges, including impairment of certain property, plant and equipment, and are expected to be substantially completed during 2014. As of September 28, 2014, we do not expect to incur any material future charges for the 2013 Restructuring Plan.

During 2012, we began implementing plans to close certain of our U.S. manufacturing facilities due to the start-up of our new highly automated interior door slab assembly plant in Denmark, South Carolina, synergy opportunities related to recent acquisitions in the commercial and architectural interior wood door market and footprint optimization efforts resulting from declines in demand in specific markets. We also began implementing plans during 2012 to permanently close our businesses in Hungary and Romania and to cease manufacturing operations in Poland, due to the continued economic downturn and heightened volatility of the Eastern European economies (collectively, the "2012 Restructuring Plan"). Costs associated with these closure and exit activities relate to closures of facilities and impairment of certain tangible and intangible assets and are substantially completed. As of September 28, 2014, we do not expect to incur any material future charges for the 2012 Restructuring Plan.

Prior years’ restructuring plans costs relate to headcount reductions and facility rationalizations as a result of weakened market conditions. In response to the decline in demand, we reviewed the required levels of production and reduced the workforce and plant capacity accordingly, resulting in severance charges. These actions were taken in order to rationalize capacity with existing and forecasted market demand conditions. The restructuring plans initiated in 2009 and prior years (the "2009 and Prior Restructuring Plans") are substantially completed, although cash payments are expected to continue through 2019, primarily related to lease payments at closed facilities. As of September 28, 2014, we do not expect to incur any future charges for the 2009 and Prior Restructuring Plans.
    
The changes in the accrual for restructuring by activity were as follows for the periods indicated:
(In thousands)
December 29,
2013
 
Severance
 
Closure Costs
 
Cash Payments
 
Non-Cash Items
 
September 28,
2014
Israel Plan
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
9,664

 
$
1,187

 
$
7,577

 
$
900

2013 Plan
2,348

 
67

 
1,126

 
3,265

 
—

 
276

2012 Plans
714

 
211

 
126

 
604

 
—

 
447

2009 and Prior Plans
1,347

 
—

 
—

 
455

 
—

 
892

Total
$
4,409

 
$
278

 
$
10,916

 
$
5,511

 
$
7,577

 
$
2,515



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(In thousands)
December 30,
2012
 
Severance
 
Closure Costs
 
Cash Payments
 
September 29,
2013
2013 Plan
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
508

 
$
412

 
$
96

2012 Plans
2,893

 
862

 
2,717

 
4,929

 
1,543

2009 and Prior Plans
1,675

 
353

 
27

 
962

 
1,093

Total
$
4,568

 
$
1,215

 
$
3,252

 
$
6,303

 
$
2,732


11. Income Taxes

Income tax expense (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Current
$
380

 
$
308

 
$
2,760

 
$
1,110

Deferred
1,624

 
(6,580
)
 
642

 
(8,826
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
$
2,004

 
$
(6,272
)
 
$
3,402

 
$
(7,716
)

The effective tax rate differs from the Canadian federal statutory rate of 26.5% primarily due to changes in our income tax valuation allowances, tax exempt income, and earnings in foreign jurisdictions which are subject to lower tax rates.

We currently have deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions resulting from net operating losses and other deductible temporary differences, which will reduce taxable income in these jurisdictions in future periods. We have determined that a valuation allowance of $17.9 million and $16.9 million was required for our deferred income tax assets as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, respectively. A valuation allowance has been established on deferred tax assets resulting from net operating loss carry forwards and other carry forward attributes primarily in Canada, Chile, and India. We expect to record valuation allowances on deferred tax assets arising in these jurisdictions until a sustained level of taxable income is reached.

12. Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Certain cash and non-cash transactions were as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Transactions involving cash:
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
20,946

 
$
15,503

Interest received
486

 
388

Income taxes paid
4,475

 
5,171

Income tax refunds
406

 
687

Non-cash transactions:
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment additions in accounts payable
3,016

 
1,160



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13. Segment Information

Our reportable segments are organized and managed principally by geographic region: North America; Europe, Asia and Latin America; and Africa. Our management reviews net sales and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. Net assets are not allocated to the geographic segments. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure which does not have a standardized meaning under GAAP and is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) attributable to Masonite adjusted to exclude the following items:

•
depreciation;
•
amortization;
•
share based compensation expense;
•
loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment;
•
impairment;
•
registration and listing fees;
•
restructuring costs;
•
interest expense (income), net;
•
other expense (income), net;
•
income tax expense (benefit);
•
loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax; and
•
net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest.

This definition of Adjusted EBITDA differs from the definitions of EBITDA contained in the indenture governing the Senior Notes and the credit agreement governing the ABL Facility. Although Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial condition or performance determined in accordance with GAAP, it is used to evaluate and compare the operating performance of the segments and it is one of the primary measures used to determine employee incentive compensation. Intersegment transfers are negotiated on an arm’s length basis, using market prices.
    
    
Certain information with respect to geographic segments is as follows for the periods indicated:
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 28, 2014
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Sales
$
370,216

 
$
99,845

 
$
12,134

 
$
482,195

Intersegment sales
(158
)
 
(5,913
)
 
—

 
(6,071
)
Net sales to external customers
$
370,058

 
$
93,932

 
$
12,134

 
$
476,124

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
36,329

 
$
1,902

 
$
(2,634
)
 
$
35,597

(In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 29, 2013
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Sales
$
333,116

 
$
85,972

 
$
18,051

 
$
437,139

Intersegment sales
(22
)
 
(4,066
)
 
—

 
(4,088
)
Net sales to external customers
$
333,094

 
$
81,906

 
$
18,051

 
$
433,051

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
25,115

 
$
1,484

 
$
1,833

 
$
28,432



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(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2014
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Sales
$
1,057,858

 
$
311,124

 
$
39,497

 
$
1,408,479

Intersegment sales
(674
)
 
(19,045
)
 
—

 
(19,719
)
Net sales to external customers
$
1,057,184

 
$
292,079

 
$
39,497

 
$
1,388,760

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
92,017

 
$
9,964

 
$
(2,616
)
 
$
99,365

(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2013
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Sales
$
999,493

 
$
270,621

 
$
53,370

 
$
1,323,484

Intersegment sales
(380
)
 
(12,396
)
 
(40
)
 
(12,816
)
Net sales to external customers
$
999,113

 
$
258,225

 
$
53,330

 
$
1,310,668

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
73,670

 
$
10,403

 
$
3,997

 
$
88,070

        
A reconciliation of our consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) attributable to Masonite is set forth as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Adjusted EBITDA
$
35,597

 
$
28,432

 
$
99,365

 
$
88,070

Less (plus):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
15,842

 
15,505

 
45,824

 
47,682

Amortization
4,889

 
4,277

 
16,173

 
12,883

Share based compensation expense
2,255

 
1,841

 
7,335

 
5,752

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
236

 
(2,772
)
 
2,359

 
(1,810
)
Impairment
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,904

Registration and listing fees
—

 
1,998

 
—

 
1,998

Restructuring costs
9,913

 
1,265

 
11,194

 
4,467

Interest expense (income), net
10,447

 
8,330

 
31,034

 
24,788

Other expense (income), net
(404
)
 
(255
)
 
1,083

 
(776
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
2,004

 
(6,272
)
 
3,402

 
(7,716
)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
124

 
62

 
436

 
196

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
258

 
838

 
1,498

 
2,123

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(9,967
)
 
$
3,615

 
$
(20,973
)
 
$
(3,421
)


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14. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of our cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, income taxes receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The estimated fair value of the Senior Notes as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, was $534.4 million and $412.1 million, respectively, compared to a carrying value of $512.4 million and $377.8 million, respectively. This estimate is based on market quotes and calculations based on current market rates available to us and is categorized as having Level 2 valuation inputs as established by the FASB’s Fair Value Framework. Market quotes used in these calculations are based on bid prices for our debt instruments and are obtained from and corroborated with multiple independent sources. The market quotes obtained from independent sources are within the range of management’s expectations.

On December 29, 2013, we had assets held for sale of $3.4 million. During the nine months ended September 28, 2014, foreign exchange fluctuations increased the value of foreign assets held for sale by $0.1 million. Also during the nine months ended September 28, 2014, we divested our last remaining asset held for sale, which had a book value of $3.5 million. The sale of this location resulted in the recognition of a gain of $1.0 million representing the excess of the consideration received over the book value of the divested assets, resulting in a balance of zero in assets held for sale as of September 28, 2014. Assets held for sale are stated at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell and are revalued at each reporting date. This valuation is performed on a regular basis and is categorized as having Level 2 valuation inputs as established by the FASB’s Fair Value Framework. The related charges due to revaluation were not material in the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, or September 29, 2013.

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15. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share ("EPS") is calculated by dividing earnings attributable to Masonite by the weighted-average number of our common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing earnings attributable to Masonite by the weighted-average number of common shares plus the incremental number of shares issuable from non-vested and vested RSUs, SARs and warrants outstanding during the period.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands, except share and per share information)
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(9,967
)
 
$
3,615

 
$
(20,973
)
 
$
(3,421
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(124
)
 
(62
)
 
(436
)
 
(196
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Masonite
$
(9,843
)
 
$
3,677

 
$
(20,537
)
 
$
(3,225
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares used in computing basic earnings per share
29,731,769

 
28,021,671

 
29,477,880

 
28,081,966

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incremental shares issuable under share compensation plans
—

 
1,873,361

 
—

 
—

Shares used in computing diluted earnings per share
29,731,769

 
29,895,032

 
29,477,880

 
28,081,966

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Masonite:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations attributable to Masonite
$
(0.34
)
 
$
0.13

 
$
(0.69
)
 
$
(0.11
)
Discontinued operations attributable to Masonite, net of tax
—

 
—

 
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
Total Basic earnings per common share attributable to Masonite
$
(0.34
)
 
$
0.13

 
$
(0.70
)
 
$
(0.12
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Masonite:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations attributable to Masonite
$
(0.34
)
 
$
0.12

 
$
(0.69
)
 
$
(0.11
)
Discontinued operations attributable to Masonite, net of tax
—

 
—

 
(0.01
)
 
(0.01
)
Total Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Masonite
$
(0.34
)
 
$
0.12

 
$
(0.70
)
 
$
(0.12
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Incremental shares issuable from anti-dilutive instruments excluded from diluted earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warrants
2,500,001

 
5,833,335

 
2,500,001

 
5,833,335

Stock appreciation rights
672,362

 
—

 
665,155

 
1,271,349

Restricted stock units
412,544

 
—

 
465,728

 
563,952


    

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The weighted average number of shares outstanding utilized for the diluted EPS calculation contemplates the exercise of all currently outstanding SARs and warrants and the conversion of all RSUs. The dilutive effect of such equity awards is calculated based on the weighted average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. For the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, and the nine months ended September 29, 2013, no potential common shares relating to our equity awards were included in the computation of diluted loss per share, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive given our net loss position for those periods.

16. Other Comprehensive Income and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

A rollforward of the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is as follows for the periods indicated:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Accumulated foreign exchange gains (losses), beginning of period
$
(9,439
)
 
$
(20,813
)
 
$
(8,797
)
 
$
2,538

Foreign exchange gain (loss)
(23,780
)
 
10,284

 
(23,911
)
 
(13,577
)
Income tax benefit (expense) on foreign exchange gain (loss)
(427
)
 
—

 
(1,046
)
 
—

Less: foreign exchange gain (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
(370
)
 
124

 
(478
)
 
(386
)
Accumulated foreign exchange gains (losses), end of period
(33,276
)
 
(10,653
)
 
(33,276
)
 
(10,653
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated amortization of actuarial net losses, beginning of period
1,890

 
1,463

 
1,890

 
1,037

Amortization of actuarial net losses
—

 
349

 
—

 
1,047

Income tax benefit (expense) on amortization of actuarial net losses
—

 
(136
)
 
—

 
(408
)
Accumulated amortization of actuarial net losses, end of period
1,890

 
1,676

 
1,890

 
1,676

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated pension and other post-retirement adjustments
(12,694
)
 
(22,559
)
 
(12,694
)
 
(22,559
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
(44,080
)
 
$
(31,536
)
 
$
(44,080
)
 
$
(31,536
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
$
(24,207
)
 
$
10,497

 
$
(24,957
)
 
$
(12,938
)
Less: other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
(370
)
 
124

 
(478
)
 
(386
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(23,837
)
 
$
10,373

 
$
(24,479
)
 
$
(12,552
)

Actuarial net losses are reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into cost of goods sold in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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(Unaudited)


17. Variable Interest Entity

As of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, we held an interest in one variable interest entity ("VIE"), Magna Foremost Sdn Bhd, which is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The VIE is integrated into our supply chain and manufactures door facings. We are the primary beneficiary of the VIE via the terms of the existing supply agreement with the VIE. As primary beneficiary via the supply agreement, we receive a disproportionate amount of earnings on sales to third parties in relation to our voting interest, and as a result, receive a majority of the VIE’s residual returns. Sales to third parties did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. We also have the power to direct activities of the VIE that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance. As its primary beneficiary, we have consolidated the results of the VIE. Our net cumulative investment in the VIE was comprised of the following as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)
September 28,
2014
 
December 29,
2013
Current assets
$
12,968

 
$
9,524

Property, plant and equipment, net
18,045

 
19,543

Long-term deferred income taxes
15,086

 
14,998

Other assets, net
2,328

 
2,363

Current liabilities
(2,951
)
 
(2,916
)
Other long-term liabilities
(5,825
)
 
(5,746
)
Non-controlling interest
(7,109
)
 
(7,093
)
Net assets of the VIE consolidated by Masonite
$
32,542

 
$
30,673


Current assets include $7.1 million and $4.3 million of cash and cash equivalents as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, respectively. Assets recognized as a result of consolidating this VIE do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against our general assets. Conversely, liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these entities do not represent additional claims on our general assets; rather, they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIE.


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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") is based upon accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and discusses the financial condition and results of operations for Masonite International Corporation for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, and September 29, 2013. In this MD&A, "Masonite," "we," "us," "our," and the "Company" refer to Masonite International Corporation and its subsidiaries.
This discussion should be read in conjunction with (i) the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and (ii) the annual audited consolidated financial statements, including the accompanying notes and MD&A, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2013. The following discussion should also be read in conjunction with the disclosure under "Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements" elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Our actual results could differ materially from the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties.
Overview
We are a leading global designer and manufacturer of interior and exterior doors for the residential new construction; the residential repair, renovation and remodeling; and the non-residential building construction markets. Since 1925, we have provided our customers with innovative products and superior service at compelling values. In order to better serve our customers and create sustainable competitive advantages, we focus on developing innovative products, advanced manufacturing capabilities and technology-driven sales and service solutions. In the nine months ended September 28, 2014, 76.1% of our net sales were in North America, 21.1% in Europe, Asia and Latin America and 2.8% in Africa.
We market and sell our products to remodeling contractors, builders, homeowners, retailers, dealers, lumberyards, commercial and general contractors and architects through well-established wholesale and retail distribution channels as part of our cross-merchandising strategy. Customers are provided a broad product offering of interior and exterior doors and entry systems at various price points. We manufacture a broad line of interior doors, including residential molded, flush, stile and rail, louver and specially-ordered commercial and architectural doors; door components for internal use and sale to other door manufacturers; and exterior residential steel, fiberglass and wood doors and entry systems. In the nine months ended September 28, 2014, sales of interior and exterior products accounted for 70.7% and 29.3% of net sales, respectively.
We operate 62 manufacturing and distribution facilities in 10 countries in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia, which are strategically located to serve our customers through multiple distribution channels. These distribution channels include: (i) direct distribution to retail home center customers; (ii) one-step distribution that sells directly to homebuilders and contractors; and (iii) two-step distribution through wholesale distributors. For retail home center customers, numerous Dorfab facilities provide value-added fabrication and logistical services, including pre-finishing and store delivery of pre-hung interior and exterior doors. We believe our ability to provide: (i) a broad product range; (ii) frequent, rapid, on-time and complete delivery; (iii) consistency in products and merchandising; (iv) national service; and (v) special order programs enables retail customers to increase comparable store sales and helps to differentiate us from our competitors. We believe investments in innovative new product manufacturing and distribution capabilities, coupled with an ongoing commitment to operational excellence, provide a strong platform for future growth.
Our reportable segments are organized and managed principally by geographic region: North America; Europe, Asia and Latin America; and Africa. In the nine months ended September 28, 2014, we generated net sales of $1,057.2 million, $292.1 million and $39.5 million in our North America; Europe, Asia and Latin America; and Africa segments, respectively.

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Key Factors Affecting Our Results of Operations
Product Demand
There are numerous factors that influence overall market demand for our products. Demand for new homes, home improvement products and other building construction products have a direct impact on our financial condition and results of operations. Demand for our products may be impacted by changes in United States, Canadian, European, Asian or global economic conditions, including inflation, deflation, interest rates, availability of capital, consumer spending rates, energy availability and costs, and the effects of governmental initiatives to manage economic conditions. Additionally, trends in residential new construction, repair, renovation and remodeling and commercial building construction may directly impact our financial performance. Accordingly, the following factors may have a direct impact on our business in the countries and regions in which our products are sold:
•
the strength of the economy;
•
the amount and type of residential and commercial construction;
•
housing sales and home values;
•
the age of existing home stock, home vacancy rates and foreclosures;
•
commercial building occupancy rates;
•
increases in the cost of raw materials or any shortage in supplies;
•
the availability and cost of credit;
•
employment rates and consumer confidence; and
•
demographic factors such as immigration and migration of the population and trends in household formation.

Product Pricing and Mix
The building products industry is highly competitive and we therefore face pressure on sales prices of our products. In addition, our competitors may adopt more aggressive sales policies and devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products than we do, which could result in a loss of customers. Our business in general is subject to changing consumer and industry trends, demands and preferences. Trends within the industry change often and our failure to anticipate, identify or quickly react to changes in these trends could lead to, among other things, rejection of a new product line and reduced demand and price reductions for our products, which could materially adversely affect us. Changes in consumer preferences may also lead to increased demand for our lower margin products relative to our higher margin products, which could reduce our future profitability.
Business Wins and Losses
Our customers consist mainly of wholesalers and retail home centers. In fiscal year 2013, our top ten customers together accounted for approximately 40% of our net sales and our top two customers, The Home Depot, Inc., and Lowe's Companies, Inc., accounted for approximately 16% and 6%, respectively. Net sales from customers that have accounted for a significant portion of our net sales in past periods, individually or as a group, may not continue in future periods, or if continued, may not reach or exceed historical levels in any period. Certain customers perform periodic product line reviews to assess their product offerings, which have, on past occasions, led to business wins and losses. In addition, as a result of competitive bidding processes, we may not be able to increase or maintain the margins at which we sell our products to our customers.

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Organizational Restructuring
Over the past several years we have initiated, and in the future we plan to initiate, restructuring plans designed to eliminate excess capacity in order to align our manufacturing capabilities with reductions in demand, as well as to streamline our organizational structure and reposition our business for improved long-term profitability.
On August 20, 2014, the Board of Directors of Masonite Israel Ltd. (“Israel”), one of our wholly-owned subsidiaries, decided to voluntarily seek a Stay of Proceedings from the Israeli courts in an attempt to restructure the business (the “Israel Plan”). The court filing was made on August 21, 2014, and the court appointed a trustee to oversee the operation of the business and to attempt to restructure it. The action to seek court protection followed a comprehensive evaluation of the alternatives for the business, including an organized sale process that was ultimately unsuccessful. We determined that the subsidiary should be deconsolidated at that time, as it has become subject to the control of a court. We have had and will continue to have no continuing involvement with Israel subsequent to August 21, 2014, and Israel will not be considered a related party. As a result of Israel's court filing, we incurred $9.7 million of charges, of which $1.4 million relate to non-cash asset impairments, $6.8 million relate to non-cash losses on deconsolidation, and $2.1 million relate to cash charges incurred, primarily relating to bank debt and guarantees. Partially offsetting these charges was a gain of $0.6 million relating to the recognition of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income. As of September 28, 2014, pending the ultimate resolution of the Stay of Proceedings, we do not anticipate any material future charges related to the Israel Plan. The Israel Plan is estimated to increase our annual earnings and cash flows by approximately $4 million.

During 2013, we began implementing plans to rationalize certain of our facilities, including related headcount reductions, in Canada due to synergy opportunities related to recent acquisitions in the residential interior wood door markets. We have also rationalized certain of our operations, including related headcount reductions, in Ireland, South Africa and Israel in order to respond to declines in demand in international markets. Additionally, the decision was made to discontinue sales into the Polish market subsequent to the decision to cease manufacturing operations in 2012 (collectively, the "2013 Restructuring Plan"). Costs associated with the 2013 Restructuring Plan include severance and closure charges, including impairment of certain property, plant and equipment, and are expected to be substantially completed during 2014. As of September 28, 2014, we do not expect to incur any material future charges for the 2013 Restructuring Plan. The 2013 Restructuring Plan is estimated to increase our annual earnings and cash flows by approximately $5 million.

During 2012, we began implementing plans to close certain of our U.S. manufacturing facilities due to the start-up of our new highly automated interior door slab assembly plant in Denmark, South Carolina, synergy opportunities related to recent acquisitions in the commercial and architectural interior wood door market and footprint optimization efforts resulting from declines in demand in specific markets. We also began implementing plans during 2012 to permanently close our businesses in Hungary and Romania and to cease manufacturing operations in Poland, due to the continued economic downturn and heightened volatility of the Eastern European economies (collectively, the "2012 Restructuring Plan"). Costs associated with these closure and exit activities relate to closures of facilities and impairment of certain tangible and intangible assets and are substantially completed. As of September 28, 2014, we do not expect to incur any material future charges for the 2012 Restructuring Plan. The 2012 Restructuring Plans are estimated to increase our annual earnings and cash flows by approximately $10 million.

Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuation
Our financial results may be adversely affected by fluctuating exchange rates. In the nine months ended September 28, 2014, approximately 41.0% of our net sales were generated outside of the United States. In addition, a significant percentage of our costs during the same period were not denominated in U.S. dollars. For example, for most of our manufacturing and distribution facilities, the prices for a significant portion of our raw materials are quoted in the domestic currency of the country where the facility is located or other currencies that are not U.S. dollars. We also have substantial assets outside the United States. As a result, the volatility in the price of the U.S. dollar has exposed, and in the future may continue to expose, us to currency exchange risks. Also, since our financial statements are denominated in U.S. dollars, changes in currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, an impact on many aspects of our financial results. Changes in currency exchange rates for any country in which we operate may require us to raise the prices of our products in that country or allow our competitors to sell their products at lower prices in that country.

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Inflation
An increase in inflation could have a significant impact on the cost of our raw material inputs. Increased prices for raw materials or finished goods used in our products and/or interruptions in deliveries of raw materials or finished goods could adversely affect our profitability, margins and net sales, particularly if we are not able to pass these incurred costs on to our customers. In addition, interest rates normally increase during periods of rising inflation. Historically, as interest rates increase, demand for new homes and home improvement products decreases. An environment of gradual interest rate increases may, however, signify an improving economy or increasing real estate values, which in turn may stimulate increased home buying activity.
Seasonality
Our business is moderately seasonal and our net sales vary from quarter to quarter based upon the timing of the building season in our markets. Severe weather conditions in any quarter, such as unusually prolonged warm or cold conditions, rain, blizzards or hurricanes, could accelerate, delay or halt construction and renovation activity.
Other Matters
On June 6, 2014, an explosion occurred in the power plant of our Estcourt mill in South Africa which reduced the site’s ability to generate steam and heat the kilns which, in turn, required the production lines to cease operating for several weeks. Currently, the mill is running at approximately 80% of pre-incident levels with the balance expected to be restored during the fourth quarter of 2014. We are insured against property loss and business interruption, and we received $0.8 million in business interruption proceeds in September 2014 as an interim partial payment.
Acquisitions
In the past several years, we have pursued strategic tuck-in acquisitions targeting companies with differentiated businesses, strong brands, complementary technologies, attractive geographic footprints and opportunities for cost and distribution synergies:
•
Door-Stop: On February 24, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Door-Stop for total consideration of approximately $50.4 million, net of cash acquired. We acquired 100% of the equity interests in Door-Stop through the purchase of all outstanding shares of common stock on the acquisition date. Door-Stop is based in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom, utilizes an internet-based ordering process and manufactures exterior door sets for the residential repair and renovation markets. The Door-Stop acquisition complements our existing exterior fiberglass business.
•
Chile: In July 2013, we acquired assets of a door manufacturing operation located in Chile for servicing the North American market for total consideration of $12.2 million. The transaction includes the door component operations in Cabrero, Chile, and a door assembly factory in Chillan, Chile. The operations acquired primarily manufacture high quality stile and rail panel and French wood doors for the North American market. The Chile acquisition acts as a natural complement to Lemieux and our existing residential wood door offering.
•
Lemieux: In August 2012, we completed the acquisition of Lemieux for net consideration of $22.1 million. Lemieux manufactures interior and exterior stile and rail wood doors for residential applications at its two facilities in Windsor, Quebec. The acquisition of Lemieux complemented our residential wood door business and provides us an additional strategic growth platform.
•
Algoma: In April 2012, we completed the acquisition of Algoma for net consideration of $55.6 million. Algoma manufactures interior wood doors for commercial and architectural applications. The acquisition of Algoma complemented our existing Baillargeon, Mohawk and Marshfield branded commercial and architectural interior wood door business.

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Baillargeon: In March 2012, we completed the acquisition of Baillargeon for net consideration of $9.9 million. Baillargeon is a Canadian manufacturer of interior wood doors for commercial and architectural applications.
•
Birchwood: In November 2011, we completed the acquisition of Birchwood, for net consideration of $41.0 million. We believe Birchwood is one of North America’s largest producers of commercial and architectural flush wood door facings, as well as a significant producer of hardwood plywood. The Birchwood acquisition enhanced our position as a leader in the manufacturing and distribution of components for commercial and architectural interior wood doors, and acts as a natural complement to our existing business.
•
Marshfield: In August 2011, we completed the acquisition of Marshfield for net consideration of $102.4 million. We believe Marshfield is a leading provider of doors and door components for commercial and architectural applications that enables us to provide our customers with a wider range of innovative door products.
Prior to the acquisition, Marshfield experienced a loss of certain property, plant and equipment, as well as a partial and temporary business interruption, due to an explosion that impacted a portion of its manufacturing facility in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Losses related to the event were recognized by Marshfield prior to the acquisition. Marshfield was insured for these losses, including business interruption, and we retained rights to this insurance claim subsequent to acquisition. During the fourth quarter of 2012, we recognized $3.3 million as partial settlement for business interruption losses. In the first quarter of 2013, we recognized an additional $4.5 million as final settlement of the claim. These proceeds were recorded as a reduction to selling, general and administration expense in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). No further business interruption insurance proceeds are expected as a result of this event.

Components of Results of Operations
Net Sales
Net sales are derived from the sale of products to our customers. We recognize sales of our products when an agreement with the customer in the form of a sales order is in place, the sales price is fixed or determinable, collection is reasonably assured and the customer has taken ownership and assumes risk of loss. Certain customers are eligible to participate in various incentive and rebate programs considered as a reduction of the sales price of our products. Accordingly, net sales are reported net of such incentives and rebates. Additionally, shipping and other transportation costs charged to customers are recorded in net sales in the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).
Cost of Goods Sold
Our cost of goods sold is comprised of the cost to manufacture products for our customers. Cost of goods sold includes all of the direct materials and direct labor used to produce our products. Included in our cost of goods sold is also a systematic allocation of fixed and variable production overhead incurred in converting raw materials into finished goods. Fixed production overhead reflects those indirect costs of production that remain relatively constant regardless of the volume of production, such as depreciation and maintenance of factory buildings and equipment, and the cost of factory management and administration. Variable production overhead consists of those indirect costs of production that vary directly, or nearly directly, with the volume of production, such as indirect materials and indirect labor. Research and development costs are primarily included within cost of goods sold. Finally, cost of goods sold also includes the distribution and transportation costs to deliver products to our customers.


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Selling, General and Administration Expenses
Selling, general and administration expenses primarily include the costs for our sales organization and support staff at various plants and corporate offices. These costs include personnel costs for payroll, related benefits and stock based compensation expense; professional fees including legal, accounting and consulting fees; depreciation and amortization of our non-manufacturing equipment and assets; travel and entertainment expenses; director, officer and other insurance policies; environmental, health and safety costs; advertising expenses and rent and utilities related to administrative office facilities. Certain charges that are also incurred less frequently and are included in selling, general and administration costs include restructuring charges, gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment, asset impairments and bad debt expense.
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring costs include all salary-related severance benefits that are accrued and expensed when a restructuring plan has been put into place, the plan has received approval from the appropriate level of management and the benefit is probable and reasonably estimable. In addition to salary-related costs, we incur other restructuring costs when facilities are closed or capacity is realigned within the organization. Upon termination of a contract we record liabilities and expenses pursuant to the terms of the relevant agreement. For non-contractual restructuring activities, liabilities and expenses are measured and recorded at fair value in the period in which they are incurred.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net relates primarily to our $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.25% senior unsecured notes due April 15, 2021, $125.0 million, $100.0 million and $275.0 million of which were issued on January 21, 2014; March 9, 2012; and April 15, 2011, respectively. The transaction costs were capitalized as deferred financing costs and are being amortized to interest expense over their term. The senior notes issued on January 21, 2014, and March 9, 2012, were issued at 108.75% and 103.50%, of the principal amount, respectively and resulted in a premium from the issuance that will be amortized to interest expense over their term. Additionally, we pay interest on any outstanding principal under our ABL Facility and we are required to pay a commitment fee for unutilized commitments under the ABL Facility both of which are recorded in interest expense as incurred.
Other Expense (Income), Net
Other expense (income), net includes profits and losses related to our non-majority owned unconsolidated subsidiaries that we recognize under the equity method of accounting, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency remeasurements and other miscellaneous non-operating expenses.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Net
Income taxes are recorded using the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the deferred tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities due to a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the date of enactment. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that is anticipated to be realized on a more likely than not basis. Our combined effective income tax rate is primarily the weighted average of federal, state and provincial rates in various countries where we have operations, including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Our income tax rate is also affected by estimates of our ability to realize tax assets and changes in tax laws.

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Segment Information
Our reportable segments are organized and managed principally by geographic region: North America; Europe, Asia and Latin America; and Africa. Our management reviews net sales and Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) to evaluate segment performance and allocate resources. Net assets are not allocated to the geographic segments. Our segment information that follows contains a discussion surrounding "Adjusted EBITDA," a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA does not have a standardized meaning under GAAP and is unlikely to be comparable to similar measure used by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) attributable to Masonite adjusted to exclude the following items:

•
depreciation;
•
amortization;
•
share based compensation expense;
•
loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment;
•
impairment;
•
registration and listing fees;
•
restructuring costs;
•
interest expense (income), net;
•
other expense (income), net;
•
income tax expense (benefit);
•
loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax; and
•
net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest.

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA, from an operations standpoint, provides an appropriate way to measure and assess operating performance. Although Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of financial condition or performance determined in accordance with GAAP, it is used to evaluate and compare the operating performance of the segments and it is one of the primary measures used to determine employee incentive compensation. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is useful to users of the condensed consolidated financial statements because it provides the same information that we use internally for purposes of assessing our operating performance and making compensation decisions. This definition of Adjusted EBITDA differs from the definitions of EBITDA contained in the indenture governing the senior notes and the credit agreement governing the ABL facility.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a presentation made in accordance with GAAP, is not a measure of financial condition or profitability, and should not be considered as an alternative to either net income or operating cash flows determined in accordance with GAAP. Our management team has established the practice of reviewing the performance of each geographic segment based on the measures of net sales and Adjusted EBITDA. Intersegment transfers are negotiated on an arm’s length basis, using market prices.

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Results of Operations
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Net sales
$
476,124

 
$
433,051

 
$
1,388,760

 
$
1,310,668

Cost of goods sold
409,894

 
374,082

 
1,190,937

 
1,136,629

Gross profit
66,230

 
58,969

 
197,823

 
174,039

Gross profit as a % of net sales
13.9
%
 
13.6
%
 
14.2
%
 
13.3
%
Selling, general and administration expenses
53,855

 
51,386

 
170,149

 
154,378

Restructuring costs
9,913

 
1,265

 
11,194

 
4,467

Operating income (loss)
2,462

 
6,318

 
16,480

 
15,194

Interest expense (income), net
10,447

 
8,330

 
31,034

 
24,788

Other expense (income), net
(404
)
 
(255
)
 
1,083

 
(776
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense (benefit)
(7,581
)
 
(1,757
)
 
(15,637
)
 
(8,818
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
2,004

 
(6,272
)
 
3,402

 
(7,716
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
(9,585
)
 
4,515

 
(19,039
)
 
(1,102
)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
(124
)
 
(62
)
 
(436
)
 
(196
)
Net income (loss)
(9,709
)
 
4,453

 
(19,475
)
 
(1,298
)
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
258

 
838

 
1,498

 
2,123

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(9,967
)
 
$
3,615

 
$
(20,973
)
 
$
(3,421
)
Three Months Ended September 28, 2014, Compared with Three Months Ended September 29, 2013
Net Sales
Net sales in the three months ended September 28, 2014, were $476.1 million, an increase of $43.0 million or 9.9% from $433.1 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. Net sales in the third quarter of 2014 were negatively impacted by $2.5 million as a result of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Excluding this exchange rate impact, net sales would have increased by $45.5 million or 10.5% due to changes in unit volume, average unit price and sales of other products. Higher unit volumes in the third quarter of 2014 increased net sales by $28.7 million or 6.6% and changes in average unit price increased net sales in the third quarter of 2014 by $19.0 million or 4.4%. Partially offsetting these increases, net sales of other products were $2.2 million lower in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the 2013 period.
The proportion of net sales from interior and exterior products in the three months ended September 28, 2014, was 69.2% and 30.8%, respectively, compared to 73.6% and 26.4% in the three months ended September 29, 2013. The increased proportion of net sales of our exterior products was driven by the acquisition of Door-Stop, which only produces exterior products as well as the closure of our business in Poland, which primarily produced interior products.

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Net Sales and Percentage of Net Sales by Principal Geographic Region
 
Three Months Ended
(In thousands)
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
North America
$
370,216

 
$
333,116

North America intersegment
(158
)
 
(22
)
North America net sales to external customers
$
370,058

 
$
333,094

Percentage of net sales
77.7
%
 
76.9
%
 
 
 
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
$
99,845

 
$
85,972

Europe, Asia and Latin America intersegment
(5,913
)
 
(4,066
)
Europe, Asia and Latin America net sales to external customers
$
93,932

 
$
81,906

Percentage of net sales
19.7
%
 
18.9
%
 
 
 
 
Africa
$
12,134

 
$
18,051

Africa intersegment
—

 
—

Africa net sales to external customers
$
12,134

 
$
18,051

Percentage of net sales
2.6
%
 
4.2
%
 
 
 
 
Net sales to external customers
$
476,124

 
$
433,051


North America
Net sales to external customers from facilities in the North America segment in the three months ended September 28, 2014, were $370.1 million, an increase of $37.0 million or 11.1% from $333.1 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. Net sales in the third quarter of 2014 were negatively impacted by $3.7 million as a result of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Excluding this exchange rate impact, net sales would have increased by $40.7 million or 12.2% due to changes in unit volume, average unit price and sales of other products. Unit volumes in the third quarter of 2014 increased net sales by $28.4 million or 8.5% compared to the 2013 period. Average unit price increased net sales in the third quarter of 2014 by $14.1 million or 4.2% compared to the 2013 period. Partially offsetting these increases, net sales of other products to external customers were $1.8 million or 0.5% lower in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the 2013 period.
The proportion of net sales from interior and exterior products in the three months ended September 28, 2014, was 66.0% and 34.0%, respectively, compared to 68.6% and 31.4% in the three months ended September 29, 2013. The increased proportion of net sales of our exterior products was primarily driven by increased sales of exterior doors in our residential businesses and a reduction of external sales of door components.
Europe, Asia and Latin America
Net sales to external customers from facilities in the Europe, Asia and Latin America segment in the three months ended September 28, 2014, were $93.9 million, an increase of $12.0 million or 14.7% from $81.9 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. Net sales in the third quarter of 2014 were positively impacted by $2.0 million as a result of foreign exchange fluctuations. Excluding this exchange rate impact, net sales would have increased by $10.0 million or 12.2% due to changes in unit volume, average unit price and sales of other products. Unit volumes in the third quarter of 2014 increased net sales by $7.8 million or 9.5% compared to the 2013 period, primarily driven by the incremental sales from the Door-Stop acquisition. Average unit price increased net sales in the third quarter of 2014 by $2.6 million or 3.2% compared to the 2013 period. Partially offsetting these increases, net sales of other products to external customers were $0.4 million or 0.5% lower in 2014 compared to the 2013 period.

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The proportion of net sales from interior and exterior products for the three months ended September 28, 2014, was 78.2% and 21.8%, respectively, compared to 88.2% and 11.8% in the three months ended September 29, 2013. The increased proportion of net sales of our exterior products was driven by the acquisition of Door-Stop, which only produces exterior products as well as the closure of our business in Poland, which primarily produced interior products.
Africa
Net sales to external customers from facilities in the Africa segment in the three months ended September 28, 2014, were $12.1 million, a decrease of $6.0 million or 33.1% from $18.1 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. Net sales in the third quarter of 2014 were negatively impacted by $0.9 million as a result of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Excluding this exchange rate impact, net sales would have decreased by $5.1 million or 28.2% due to changes in unit volume and average unit price. Net sales decreased by $7.5 million or 41.4% due to lower unit volumes in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the 2013 period, primarily due to the explosion at the Estcourt mill that caused our production capacity to be reduced in the third quarter of 2014. Changes in average unit price in the third quarter of 2014 increased net sales by $2.4 million or 13.3% compared to the 2013 period.
On June 6, 2014, an explosion occurred in the power plant of our Estcourt mill in South Africa which reduced the site’s ability to generate steam and heat the kilns which, in turn, required the production lines to cease operating for several weeks. Currently, the mill is running at approximately 80% of pre-incident levels with the balance expected to be restored during the fourth quarter of 2014. We are insured against property loss and business interruption, and we received $0.8 million in business interruption proceeds in September 2014 as an interim partial payment.

Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was 86.1% and 86.4% for the three months ended September 28, 2014, and September 29, 2013, respectively. The primary reason for the decrease in cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was the favorable impact of average unit price on our net sales across all segments. Additionally, overhead was negatively impacted by 0.5%, as a percentage of net sales, due to charges taken related to quality and inventory obsolescence issues in the Europe, Asia and Latin America segment during the third quarter of 2014. Depreciation and distribution as a percentage of net sales in the third quarter of 2014 decreased 0.3% and 0.1%, respectively, compared to the 2013 period. Additionally, overhead and material cost of sales were flat and direct labor as a percentage of sales increased 0.1% compared to the 2013 period.
Selling, General and Administration Expenses
In the three months ended September 28, 2014, selling, general and administration expenses, as a percentage of net sales, were 11.3%, compared to 11.9% in the three months ended September 29, 2013, a decrease of 60 basis points.
Selling, general and administration expenses in the three months ended September 28, 2014, were $53.9 million, an increase of $2.5 million from $51.4 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. The increase was driven by $2.4 million of selling, general and administration expenses incurred in the Door-Stop operations during the third quarter of 2014 and an additional $3.1 million in losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. These increases were partially offset by a reduction of $1.9 million of personnel costs, $0.8 million of business interruption insurance proceeds related to the explosion at the Estcourt mill in South Africa and other decreases of $0.3 million.

Restructuring Costs
Restructuring costs in the three months ended September 28, 2014, were $9.9 million, compared to $1.3 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. Restructuring costs in the third quarter of 2014 were related primarily to expenses incurred as part of the Israel Plan. Costs incurred in the third quarter of 2013 were related primarily to the 2012 Restructuring Plan.

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Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, in the three months ended September 28, 2014, was $10.4 million, compared to $8.3 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. This increase primarily relates to the additional interest incurred in the third quarter of 2014 on the additional $125.0 million principal amount of 8.25% senior unsecured notes issued January 21, 2014. The increase in indebtedness and related interest expense in Canada was due to our issuance of the senior unsecured notes, which was reported in the North America segment results.
Other Expense (Income), Net
Other expense (income), net, in the three months ended September 28, 2014, was $(0.4) million, compared to $(0.3) million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. The change in other expense (income), net, is due to our portion of dividends and the net gains and losses related to our non-majority owned unconsolidated subsidiaries that are recognized under the equity method of accounting, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency remeasurements and other miscellaneous non-operating expenses.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Our income tax expense in the three months ended September 28, 2014, increased by $8.3 million compared to the three months ended September 29, 2013. The change in our income tax expense (benefit) is primarily due to the mix of income or losses within the tax jurisdictions with various tax rates in which we operate, income and losses in tax jurisdictions with existing valuation allowances, income tax benefits related to tax-exempt income and discrete income tax benefits of $0.8 million recorded in the three months ended September 28, 2014, compared to $1.5 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. Discrete items may occur in any given year, but are not consistent from period to period. Our combined effective income tax rate is primarily the weighted average of federal, state and provincial rates in various countries in which we have operations, including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom and Ireland and is affected by our ability to realize tax assets in certain jurisdictions.
Segment Information
 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2014
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Adjusted EBITDA
$
36,329

 
$
1,902

 
$
(2,634
)
 
$
35,597

Percentage of segment net sales
9.8
%
 
2.0
%
 
(21.7
)%
 
7.5
%
 
Three Months Ended September 29, 2013
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Adjusted EBITDA
$
25,115

 
$
1,484

 
$
1,833

 
$
28,432

Percentage of segment net sales
7.5
%
 
1.8
%
 
10.2
%
 
6.6
%
    

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The following reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) attributable to Masonite:    
 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2014
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Adjusted EBITDA
$
36,329

 
$
1,902

 
$
(2,634
)
 
$
35,597

Less (plus):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
9,344

 
5,328

 
1,170

 
15,842

Amortization
3,782

 
1,107

 
—

 
4,889

Share based compensation expense
2,255

 
—

 
—

 
2,255

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
1,165

 
(929
)
 
—

 
236

Restructuring costs
80

 
9,832

 
1

 
9,913

Interest expense (income), net
17,377

 
(6,967
)
 
37

 
10,447

Other expense (income), net
(287
)
 
(117
)
 
—

 
(404
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
3,422

 
(12
)
 
(1,406
)
 
2,004

Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
124

 
—

 
—

 
124

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
258

 
—

 
—

 
258

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(1,191
)
 
$
(6,340
)
 
$
(2,436
)
 
$
(9,967
)
 
Three Months Ended September 29, 2013
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Adjusted EBITDA
$
25,115

 
$
1,484

 
$
1,833

 
$
28,432

Less (plus):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
10,679

 
3,910

 
916

 
15,505

Amortization
3,797

 
480

 
—

 
4,277

Share based compensation expense
1,841

 
—

 
—

 
1,841

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
240

 
(3,012
)
 
—

 
(2,772
)
Registration and listing fees
1,998

 
—

 
—

 
1,998

Restructuring costs
65

 
1,200

 
—

 
1,265

Interest expense (income), net
15,776

 
(7,482
)
 
36

 
8,330

Other expense (income), net
61

 
(316
)
 
—

 
(255
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
(6,331
)
 
(180
)
 
239

 
(6,272
)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
62

 
—

 
—

 
62

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
838

 
—

 
—

 
838

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(3,911
)
 
$
6,884

 
$
642

 
$
3,615

Adjusted EBITDA in our North America segment increased $11.2 million, or 44.6%, to $36.3 million in the three months ended September 28, 2014, from $25.1 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. Adjusted EBITDA in the North America segment included corporate allocations of shared costs of $10.9 million and $11.8 million in the third quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allocations generally consist of certain costs of human resources, legal, finance, information technology, research and development and share based compensation.

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Adjusted EBITDA in our Europe, Asia and Latin America segment increased $0.4 million, or 26.7%, to $1.9 million in the three months ended September 28, 2014, from $1.5 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013. Adjusted EBITDA in the Europe, Asia and Latin America segment included corporate allocations of shared costs of $0.6 million and $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allocations generally consist of certain costs of human resources, legal, finance and information technology.
Adjusted EBITDA in our Africa segment decreased $4.4 million to $(2.6) million in three months ended September 28, 2014, from $1.8 million in the three months ended September 29, 2013, primarily due to the explosion at the Estcourt mill that caused a disruption in production for several weeks in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA in the Africa segment included corporate allocations of shared costs of $0.6 million and $0.6 million the third quarter of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allocations generally consist of certain costs of human resources, legal, finance and information technology.
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2014, Compared with Nine Months Ended September 29, 2013
Net Sales
Net sales in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, were $1,388.8 million, an increase of $78.1 million or 6.0% from $1,310.7 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Net sales in the first nine months of 2014 were negatively impacted by $11.4 million as a result of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Excluding this exchange rate impact, net sales would have increased by $89.5 million or 6.8% due to changes in unit volume, average unit price and sales of other products. Average unit price increased net sales in the first nine months of 2014 by $68.2 million or 5.2% compared to the 2013 period. Also contributing to this increase were higher unit volumes in the first nine months of 2014, which increased net sales by $25.1 million or 1.9% compared to the 2013 period. Partially offsetting these increases, net sales of other products to external customers were $3.8 million or 0.3% lower in the first nine months of 2014 compared to the 2013 period.
The proportion of net sales from interior and exterior products in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, was 70.7% and 29.3%, respectively, compared to 74.0% and 26.0% in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The increased proportion of net sales of our exterior products was driven by the acquisition of Door-Stop, which only produces exterior products as well as the closure of our business in Poland, which primarily produced interior products.

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Net Sales and Percentage of Net Sales by Principal Geographic Region
 
Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
North America
$
1,057,858

 
$
999,493

North America intersegment
(674
)
 
(380
)
North America net sales to external customers
$
1,057,184

 
$
999,113

Percentage of net sales
76.1
%
 
76.2
%
 
 
 
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
$
311,124

 
$
270,621

Europe, Asia and Latin America intersegment
(19,045
)
 
(12,396
)
Europe, Asia and Latin America net sales to external customers
$
292,079

 
$
258,225

Percentage of net sales
21.1
%
 
19.7
%
 
 
 
 
Africa
$
39,497

 
$
53,370

Africa intersegment
—

 
(40
)
Africa net sales to external customers
$
39,497

 
$
53,330

Percentage of net sales
2.8
%
 
4.1
%
 
 
 
 
Net sales to external customers
$
1,388,760

 
$
1,310,668


North America
Net sales to external customers from facilities in the North America segment in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, were $1,057.2 million, an increase of $58.1 million or 5.8% from $999.1 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Net sales in the first nine months of 2014 were negatively impacted by $15.6 million as a result of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Excluding this exchange rate impact, net sales would have increased by $73.7 million or 7.4% due to changes in unit volume, average unit price and sales of other products. Average unit price increased net sales in the first nine months of 2014 by $45.7 million or 4.6% compared to the 2013 period. Also contributing to this increase were higher unit volumes in the first nine months of 2014, which increased net sales by $32.7 million or 3.3% compared to the 2013 period. Partially offsetting these increases, net sales of other products to external customers were $4.7 million or 0.5% lower in the first nine months of 2014 compared to the 2013 period.
The proportion of net sales from interior and exterior products in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, was 66.9% and 33.1%, respectively, compared to 69.1% and 30.9% in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The increased proportion of net sales of our exterior products was primarily driven by a reduction in both non-residential door sales and external sales of door components.
Europe, Asia and Latin America
Net sales to external customers from facilities in the Europe, Asia and Latin America segment in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, were $292.1 million, an increase of $33.9 million or 13.1% from $258.2 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Net sales in the first nine months of 2014 were positively impacted by $9.3 million as a result of foreign exchange fluctuations. Excluding this exchange rate impact, net sales would have increased by $24.6 million or 9.5% due to changes in unit volume, average unit price and sales of other products. Average unit price increased net sales in the first nine months of 2014 by $10.7 million or 4.1% compared to the 2013 period. Also contributing to this increase were higher unit volumes in the first nine months of 2014, which increased net sales by $13.0 million or 5.0% compared to the 2013 period, primarily driven by the incremental sales from the Door-Stop acquisition. Additionally, net sales of other products to external customers were $0.9 million or 0.3% higher in 2014 compared to the 2013 period.

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The proportion of net sales from interior and exterior products for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, was 80.1% and 19.9%, respectively, compared to 87.5% and 12.5% in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The increased proportion of net sales of our exterior products was driven by the acquisition of Door-Stop, which only produces exterior products as well as the closure of our business in Poland, which primarily produced interior products.
Africa
Net sales to external customers from facilities in the Africa segment in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, were $39.5 million, a decrease of $13.8 million or 25.9% from $53.3 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Net sales in the first nine months of 2014 were negatively impacted by $5.1 million as a result of foreign exchange rate fluctuations. Excluding this exchange rate impact, net sales would have decreased by $8.7 million or 16.3% due to changes in unit volume and average unit price. Net sales decreased by $20.6 million or 38.6% due to lower unit volumes in the first nine months of 2014 compared to the 2013 period, primarily due to the explosion at the Estcourt mill that caused a disruption in production for several weeks in 2014. Changes in average unit price in the first nine months of 2014 increased net sales by $11.9 million or 22.3% compared to the 2013 period.
On June 6, 2014, an explosion occurred in the power plant of our Estcourt mill in South Africa which reduced the site’s ability to generate steam and heat the kilns which, in turn, required the production lines to cease operating for several weeks. Currently, the mill is running at approximately 80% of pre-incident levels with the balance expected to be restored during the fourth quarter of 2014. We are insured against property loss and business interruption, and we received $0.8 million in business interruption proceeds in September 2014 as an interim partial payment.
 

Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was 85.8% and 86.7% for the nine months ended September 28, 2014, and September 29, 2013, respectively. The primary reason for the decrease in cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was the favorable impact of average unit price on our net sales across all segments. Additionally, material cost of sales, depreciation, distribution and overhead as a percentage of net sales in the first nine months of 2014 decreased 0.6%, 0.2%, 0.1% and 0.1% respectively, over the 2013 period. These items were partially offset by an increase of 0.1% in direct labor as a percentage of net sales in the first nine months of 2014 over the 2013 period.
Selling, General and Administration Expenses
In the nine months ended September 28, 2014, selling, general and administration expenses, as a percentage of net sales, were 12.3%, compared to 11.8% in the nine months ended September 29, 2013, an increase of 50 basis points.
Selling, general and administration expenses in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, were $170.1 million, an increase of $15.7 million from $154.4 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. This increase was partially driven by receipt of the net business interruption insurance claim recovery of $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2013. Excluding the receipt of the net business interruption insurance claim recovery in 2013, selling, general and administration expenses would have increased $11.2 million in the first nine months of 2014 compared to the first nine months of 2013. The increase was driven by $5.7 million of selling, general and administration expenses incurred in the Door-Stop operations during the first nine months of 2014, an additional $2.4 million in losses on disposals of property, plant and equipment, an additional $1.6 million of share based compensation expense, $1.7 million in professional fees, $1.0 million of bad debt expense and other increases of $0.1 million. These increases were partially offset by $0.8 million of business interruption insurance claim proceeds related to the explosion at the Estcourt mill in South Africa.

Restructuring Costs
Restructuring costs in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, were $11.2 million, compared to $4.5 million in nine months ended September 29, 2013. Restructuring costs in the first nine months of 2014 were related primarily to expenses incurred as part of the Israel Plan. Costs incurred in the first nine months of 2013 were related primarily to the 2012 Restructuring Plan.

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Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, was $31.0 million, compared to $24.8 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. This increase primarily relates to the additional interest incurred in the first nine months of 2014 on the additional $125.0 million principal amount of 8.25% senior unsecured notes issued January 21, 2014. The increase in indebtedness and related interest expense in Canada was due to our issuance of the senior unsecured notes, which was reported in the North America segment results.
Other Expense (Income), Net
Other expense (income), net, in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, was $1.1 million, compared to $(0.8) million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The change in other expense (income), net, is due to our portion of dividends and the net gains and losses related to our non-majority owned unconsolidated subsidiaries that are recognized under the equity method of accounting, unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency remeasurements and other miscellaneous non-operating expenses.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Our income tax expense in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, increased $11.1 million compared to the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The change in our income tax expense (benefit) is primarily due to the mix of income or losses within the tax jurisdictions with various tax rates in which we operate, income and losses in tax jurisdictions with existing valuation allowances, income tax benefits related to tax-exempt income and discrete income tax benefits of $3.6 million recorded in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, compared to $4.4 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013, resulting primarily from the recognition of $1.7 million of deferred tax assets through reversal of valuation allowances. It is also affected by discrete items that may occur in any given year, but are not consistent from period to period. Our combined effective income tax rate is primarily the weighted average of federal, state and provincial rates in various countries in which we have operations, including the United States, Canada, France, the United Kingdom and Ireland and is affected by our ability to realize tax assets in certain jurisdictions.
Segment Information
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2014
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Adjusted EBITDA
$
92,017

 
$
9,964

 
$
(2,616
)
 
$
99,365

Percentage of segment net sales
8.7
%
 
3.4
%
 
(6.6
)%
 
7.2
%
 
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2013
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Adjusted EBITDA
$
73,670

 
$
10,403

 
$
3,997

 
$
88,070

Percentage of segment net sales
7.4
%
 
4.0
%
 
7.5
%
 
6.7
%
    

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The following reconciles Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) attributable to Masonite:    
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2014
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Adjusted EBITDA
$
92,017

 
$
9,964

 
$
(2,616
)
 
$
99,365

Less (plus):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
28,825

 
14,033

 
2,966

 
45,824

Amortization
12,947

 
3,226

 
—

 
16,173

Share based compensation expense
7,335

 
—

 
—

 
7,335

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
2,689

 
(330
)
 
—

 
2,359

Restructuring costs
482

 
10,705

 
7

 
11,194

Interest expense (income), net
52,275

 
(21,358
)
 
117

 
31,034

Other expense (income), net
(445
)
 
1,528

 
—

 
1,083

Income tax expense (benefit)
4,862

 
199

 
(1,659
)
 
3,402

Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
436

 
—

 
—

 
436

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
1,498

 
—

 
—

 
1,498

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(18,887
)
 
$
1,961

 
$
(4,047
)
 
$
(20,973
)
 
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2013
(In thousands)
North America
 
Europe, Asia and Latin America
 
Africa
 
Total
Adjusted EBITDA
$
73,670

 
$
10,403

 
$
3,997

 
$
88,070

Less (plus):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation
32,864

 
11,943

 
2,875

 
47,682

Amortization
11,386

 
1,497

 
—

 
12,883

Share based compensation expense
5,752

 
—

 
—

 
5,752

Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment
1,072

 
(2,882
)
 
—

 
(1,810
)
Impairment
1,904

 
—

 
—

 
1,904

Registration and listing fees
1,998

 
—

 
—

 
1,998

Restructuring costs
1,095

 
3,372

 
—

 
4,467

Interest expense (income), net
47,293

 
(22,557
)
 
52

 
24,788

Other expense (income), net
(477
)
 
(299
)
 
—

 
(776
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
(8,953
)
 
954

 
283

 
(7,716
)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations, net of tax
196

 
—

 
—

 
196

Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest
2,123

 
—

 
—

 
2,123

Net income (loss) attributable to Masonite
$
(22,583
)
 
$
18,375

 
$
787

 
$
(3,421
)
Adjusted EBITDA in our North America segment increased $18.3 million, or 24.8%, to $92.0 million in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, from $73.7 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Adjusted EBITDA in our North America segment included a net business interruption claim recovery of $4.5 million in 2013. Adjusted EBITDA in the North America segment included corporate allocations of shared costs of $37.0 million and $36.1 million in the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allocations generally consist of certain costs of human resources, legal, finance, information technology, research and development and share based compensation.

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Adjusted EBITDA in our Europe, Asia and Latin America segment decreased $0.4 million, or 3.8%, to $10.0 million in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, from $10.4 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013. Adjusted EBITDA in the Europe, Asia and Latin America segment included corporate allocations of shared costs of $1.8 million and $2.1 million in the first nine months of 2014 and 2013, respectively. The allocations generally consist of certain costs of human resources, legal, finance and information technology.
Adjusted EBITDA in our Africa segment decreased $6.6 million to $(2.6) million in the nine months ended September 28, 2014, from $4.0 million in the nine months ended September 29, 2013, primarily due to the explosion at the Estcourt mill that caused a disruption in production for several weeks in 2014. Adjusted EBITDA in the Africa segment included corporate allocations of shared costs of $2.0 million and $1.7 million in the first nine months of 2014 and 2013. The allocations generally consist of certain costs of human resources, legal, finance and information technology.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our liquidity needs for operations vary throughout the year. Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows from operating activities, the borrowings under our ABL Facility and accounts receivable sales program, or AR Sales Program, and our existing cash balance.
We believe that our cash balance on hand, future cash generated from operations, the use of our AR Sales Program, our ABL Facility, and ability to access the capital markets will provide adequate liquidity for the foreseeable future. As of September 28, 2014, we had $202.8 million of cash and cash equivalents, availability under our ABL Facility of $120.5 million and availability under our AR Sales Program of $16.6 million.
Cash Flows
Cash flows from Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $56.2 million during the nine months ended September 28, 2014. This amount is primarily driven by certain non-cash items in net income (loss) including depreciation and amortization of $62.0 million, share based compensation costs of $7.3 million, non-cash loss on deconsolidation of $6.2 million and loss on sale and impairment of property, plant and equipment of $3.8 million. Additionally, cash inflows were generated by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $52.6 million primarily due to operational issues encountered during the implementation of a new accounts payable processing system which have temporarily extended payments beyond our normal trade terms and a net cash inflow from a decrease in prepaid expenses of $2.3 million. These cash inflows were partially offset by our net loss of $19.5 million, pension and post-retirement expense (net of funding) of $4.9 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $32.3 million correlating to our increased sales and an increase in inventories of $21.1 million and other operating outflows of $0.2 million.
Cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations was $29.8 million during the nine months ended September 29, 2013. This amount is primarily driven by certain non-cash items in net income (loss) including depreciation and amortization of $60.6 million and share based compensation costs of $5.8 million. Additionally, cash inflows were generated by an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $21.1 million and a net cash inflow from changes in other assets and liabilities of $1.9 million. These cash inflows were partially offset by our net loss of $1.3 million, non-cash deferred income tax benefit of $8.8 million, pension and post-retirement expense (net of funding) of $4.6 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $18.1 million correlating to our increased sales, an increase in inventories of $24.1 million, an increase in prepaid expenses of $2.6 million and other operating outflows of $0.1 million.

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Cash flows from Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities was $82.1 million during the nine months ended September 28, 2014. The primary uses of cash in investing activities were cash used in the acquisition of Door-Stop of $50.4 million, additions to property, plant and equipment of $35.2 million, loss on deconsolidation of $1.2 million and other investing outflows of $2.1 million. These cash outflows were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment of $6.8 million.
Cash used in investing activities was $34.5 million during the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The primary uses of cash in investing activities were additions to property, plant and equipment of $24.9 million, cash used in acquisitions of $15.1 million, an increase of restricted cash of $1.4 million and other investing outflows of $2.4 million. These outflows were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment of $9.3 million.

Cash flows from Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities was $133.8 million during the nine months ended September 28, 2014. The primary source of cash provided by financing activities was the proceeds from the January 2014 issuance of additional Senior Notes for $138.7 million. This cash inflow was partially offset by the payment of financing costs relating to these additional Senior Notes of $1.9 million, distributions to non-controlling interests of $1.7 million and other financing outflows of $1.3 million.
Cash used from financing activities of continuing operations was $3.0 million during the nine months ended September 29, 2013. The use of cash in financing activities was due to distributions to non-controlling interests of $1.7 million and the return of capital paid to recipients of share based awards for $1.3 million.

Other Liquidity Matters
Our anticipated uses of cash in the near term include working capital needs, especially in the case of a market recovery, and capital expenditures. On a continual basis, we evaluate and consider tuck-in and strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures to create shareholder value and enhance financial performance.
Our cash and cash equivalents balance includes cash held in foreign countries in which we operate. Cash held outside Canada, in which we are incorporated, is free from significant restrictions that would prevent the cash from being accessed to meet our liquidity needs including, if necessary, to fund operations and service debt obligations in Canada. However, earnings from certain jurisdictions are indefinitely reinvested in those jurisdictions. Upon the repatriation of any earnings to Canada, in the form of dividends or otherwise, we may be subject to Canadian income taxes and withholding taxes payable to the various foreign countries. As of September 28, 2014, we do not believe adverse tax consequences exist that restrict our use of cash or cash equivalents in a material manner.
We also routinely monitor the changes in the financial condition of our customers and the potential impact on our results of operations. There has not been a change in the financial condition of a customer that has had a material adverse effect on our results of operations. However, if economic conditions were to deteriorate, it is possible that there could be an impact on our results of operations in a future period and this impact could be material.

Accounts Receivable Sales Program
We maintain an AR Sales Program with a third party. Under the AR Sales Program, we can transfer ownership of eligible trade accounts receivable of a large retail customer without recourse or ongoing involvement to a third party purchaser in exchange for cash. Transfers of receivables under this program are accounted for as sales. Proceeds from the transfers reflect the face value of the accounts receivable less a discount. Receivables sold under the AR Sales Program are excluded from trade accounts receivable in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are reflected as cash provided by operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The discount on the sales of trade accounts receivable sold under the AR Sales Program were not material for any of the periods presented and were recorded to selling, general and administration expense within the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss).

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Senior Notes
On January 21, 2014, March 9, 2012, and April 15, 2011, we issued $125.0 million, $100.0 million and $275.0 million aggregate principal senior unsecured notes, respectively (the "Senior Notes"). All issuances of the Senior Notes have the same terms, rights and obligations, and were issued in the same series. The Senior Notes were issued in three private placements for resale to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act") and to buyers outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act. The Senior Notes were issued without registration rights and are not listed on any securities exchange. The Senior Notes bear interest at 8.25% per annum, payable in cash semiannually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year and are due April 15, 2021. We received net proceeds of $136.8 million, $101.5 million and $265.5 million in 2014, 2012 and 2011, respectively, after deducting $1.9 million, $2.0 million and $9.5 million of transaction issuance costs. The transaction costs were capitalized as deferred financing costs (included in other assets) and are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Senior Notes using the effective interest method. The Senior Notes were issued at 108.75%, 103.50% and par in 2014, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The resulting premiums of $10.9 million and $3.5 million in 2014 and 2012, respectively, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Senior Notes using the effective interest method. The net proceeds from the Senior Notes were used to fund a $124.9 million return of capital to shareholders in 2011, in the amount of $4.54 per share; as well as the acquisitions of seven companies since 2011 for aggregate consideration of $293.6 million. The remaining proceeds from the Senior Notes are intended for general corporate purposes, which may include funding future acquisitions. Interest expense relating to the Senior Notes was $9.8 million and $29.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and was $8.0 million and $23.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.

Obligations under the Senior Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis, by certain of our directly or indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries. We may redeem the Senior Notes under certain circumstances specified therein. The indenture governing the Senior Notes contains restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit our ability and our subsidiaries’ ability to: (i) incur additional debt and issue disqualified or preferred stock, (ii) make restricted payments, (iii) sell assets, (iv) create or permit restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to us, (v) create or incur certain liens, (vi) enter into sale and leaseback transactions, (vii) merge or consolidate with other entities and (viii) enter into transactions with affiliates. The foregoing limitations are subject to exceptions as set forth in the indenture governing the Senior Notes. In addition, if in the future the Senior Notes have an investment grade rating from at least two nationally recognized statistical rating organizations, certain of these covenants will be replaced with a less restrictive covenant. The indenture
governing the Senior Notes contains customary events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods). As of both September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants under the indenture governing the Senior Notes.
ABL Facility
In May 2011, we and certain of our subsidiaries, as borrowers, entered into a $125.0 million ABL Facility. The borrowing base is calculated based on a percentage of the value of selected U.S. and Canadian accounts receivable and U.S. and Canadian inventory, less certain ineligible amounts. Based upon the borrowing base as of September 28, 2014, we had approximately $120.5 million of availability under the ABL Facility.
Obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of our current assets, including those of our subsidiaries. In addition, obligations under the ABL Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis, by certain of our directly or indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Borrowings under the ABL Facility will bear interest at a variable rate per annum equal to, at our option, (i) the London Interbank Offered Rate, or LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 2.00% to 2.50% per annum, or (ii) the Base Rate (as defined in the ABL Facility agreement), plus a margin ranging from 1.00% to 1.50% per annum.

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In addition to paying interest on any outstanding principal under the ABL Facility, we are required to pay a commitment fee in respect of unutilized commitments of 0.25% of the aggregate commitments under the ABL Facility if the average utilization is greater than 50% for any applicable period, and 0.375% of the aggregate commitments under the ABL Facility if the average utilization is less than or equal to 50% for any applicable period. We must also pay customary letter of credit fees and agency fees.
The ABL Facility contains various customary representations, warranties and covenants by us, that, among other things, and subject to certain exceptions, restrict our ability and our subsidiaries’ ability to: (i) incur additional indebtedness, (ii) pay dividends on our common shares and make other restricted payments, (iii) make investments and acquisitions, (iv) engage in transactions with our affiliates, (v) sell assets, (vi) merge and (vii) create liens. As of both September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, we were in compliance with all covenants under the credit agreement governing the ABL Facility and there were no amounts outstanding under the ABL Facility.
Supplemental Guarantor Financial Information
Our obligations under the Senior Notes and the ABL Facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior unsecured basis by certain of our directly or indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries. The following unaudited supplemental financial information for our non-guarantor subsidiaries is presented:
Our non-guarantor subsidiaries generated external net sales of $394.2 million and $1.2 billion for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $348.4 million and $1.1 billion for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.
Our non-guarantor subsidiaries generated Adjusted EBITDA of $25.1 million and $77.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2014, respectively, and $37.4 million and $56.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2013, respectively.
Our non-guarantor subsidiaries had total assets of $1.5 billion and $1.4 billion as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, respectively; and total liabilities of $802.2 million and $718.8 million as of September 28, 2014, and December 29, 2013, respectively.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements.

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Changes in Accounting Standards and Policies
Adoption of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists," which amended ASC 740, "Income Taxes." This ASU addresses the diversity in practice regarding financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward exists. This ASU requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows: to the extent a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. This ASU was effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and early adoption was permitted. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the presentation of our financial statements.
    
In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-05, "Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity," which amended ASC 830, "Foreign Currency Matters." This ASU updates accounting guidance related to the application of consolidation guidance and foreign currency matters. This ASU resolves the diversity in practice about what guidance applies to the release of the cumulative translation adjustment into net income. This ASU was effective prospectively for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the presentation of our financial statements. Any future impact of ASU 2013-05 on our financial position and results of operations will depend upon the nature and extent of future sales or dispositions of any entities that had created a cumulative translation adjustment.

Other Recent Accounting Pronouncements not yet Adopted

In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, "Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern," which amended ASC 205-40, "Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern". This ASU requires management to perform interim and annual assessments of an entity's ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date of issuance of the entity's financial statements and to provide related footnote disclosures. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter; early adoption is permitted. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the impact it will have on our financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue From Contracts With Customers," which outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of the revenue model is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods; early application is not permitted. We are in the process of evaluating this guidance to determine the magnitude of its impact on our financial statements.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-08, "Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity," which amends the definition of a discontinued operation in ASC 205-20 and requires entities to provide additional disclosures about discontinued operations as well as disposal transactions that do not meet the discontinued operations criteria. The FASB issued the ASU to provide more decision-useful information and to make it more difficult for a disposal transaction to qualify as a discontinued operation. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within those annual periods; early application is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the presentation of our financial statements.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices, which can affect our operating results and overall financial condition. We manage exposure to these risks through our operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments. Derivative financial instruments are viewed as risk management tools and are not used for speculation or for trading purposes. Derivative financial instruments are generally contracted with a diversified group of investment grade counterparties to reduce exposure to nonperformance on such instruments. We held no such material derivative financial instruments as of September 28, 2014, or December 29, 2013.
We have in place an enterprise risk management process that involves systematic risk identification and mitigation covering the categories of enterprise, strategic, financial, operation and compliance and reporting risk. The enterprise risk management process receives Board of Directors and Management oversight, drives risk mitigation decision-making and is fully integrated into our internal audit planning and execution cycle.
Foreign Exchange Rate Risk
We have foreign currency exposures related to buying, selling, and financing in currencies other than the local currencies in which we operate. When deemed appropriate, we enter into various derivative financial instruments to preserve the carrying amount of foreign currency-denominated assets, liabilities, commitments, and certain anticipated foreign currency transactions. We held no such material derivative financial instruments as of September 28, 2014, or December 29, 2013.
Interest Rate Risk
We are subject to market risk from exposure to changes in interest rates with respect to borrowings under our ABL Facility to the extent it is drawn on and due to our other financing, investing and cash management activities. As of September 28, 2014, or December 29, 2013, there were no outstanding borrowings under our ABL Facility.
Impact of Inflation, Deflation and Changing Prices
We have experienced inflation and deflation related to our purchase of certain commodity products. We believe that volatile prices for commodities have impacted our net sales and results of operations. We maintain strategies to mitigate the impact of higher raw material, energy and commodity costs, which include cost reduction, sourcing and other actions, which typically offset only a portion of the adverse impact. Inflation and deflation related to our purchases of certain commodity products could have an adverse impact on our operating results in the future.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain "disclosure controls and procedures," as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") in our reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the disclosure controls and procedures are met. Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded, based on the evaluation of the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures by our management as of the end of the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report, that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at a reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Regulations under the Exchange Act require public companies, including our Company, to evaluate any change in our "internal control over financial reporting" as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and Rule 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter covered by this Quarterly Report that have materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company is involved in various claims and legal actions. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
You should carefully review and consider the information regarding certain factors which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results as set forth under Item 1A "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 29, 2013. There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in such annual report on Form 10-K.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(a) Unregistered Sale of Equity Securities.
Please refer to Note 8 to our unaudited interim financial statements included as Part I, Item 1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with respect to the exercise of warrants to purchase shares of common stock during the nine months ended September 28, 2014.
(b) Use of Proceeds.
Not applicable.
(c) Repurchases of Our Equity Securities.
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are included with this Form 10-Q and are listed on the "Index to Exhibits" immediately following the Signatures.



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
    
 
 
MASONITE INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
November 6, 2014
By
/s/ Mark J. Erceg
 
 
 
Mark J. Erceg
 
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Duly authorized officer and principal financial officer of the Registrant)
 


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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
The following is a list of all exhibits filed or furnished as part of this report:
Exhibit No.
Description
31.1*
Certification of Periodic Report by Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2*
Certification of Periodic Report by Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
*
Filed herewith.


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