-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, Kcog2FPfhNtbjtMPaWu12G206A5UVNk6blRfdFGdkkMmNffyb7UaqiP8cDSCSZ8l 7+C8jyLRH/omlm/8WkP5QA== 0001193125-06-069567.txt : 20060331 0001193125-06-069567.hdr.sgml : 20060331 20060331084325 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-06-069567 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 8 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20051231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20060331 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060331 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Norcraft Holdings, L.P. CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001305018 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MILLWOOD, VENEER, PLYWOOD & STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBERS [2430] IRS NUMBER: 753132727 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-119696 FILM NUMBER: 06725322 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3020 DENMARK AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: EAGAN STATE: MN ZIP: 55121 BUSINESS PHONE: (800) 297-0661 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3020 DENMARK AVENUE STREET 2: SUITE 100 CITY: EAGAN STATE: MN ZIP: 55121 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: NORCRAFT COMPANIES LP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001288248 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: MILLWOOD, VENEER, PLYWOOD & STRUCTURAL WOOD MEMBERS [2430] IRS NUMBER: 364231718 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-114924 FILM NUMBER: 06725323 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O MID CONTINENT CABINETRY STREET 2: 3020 DENMARK AVE #100 CITY: EAGAN STATE: MN ZIP: 55121 BUSINESS PHONE: 6512343300 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: C/O MID CONTINENT CABINETRY STREET 2: 3020 DENMARK AVE #100 CITY: EAGAN STATE: MN ZIP: 55121 10-K 1 d10k.htm FORM 10-K Form 10-K
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-K

 


ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

¨ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005

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 numbers: 333-119696 and 333-114924

 


Norcraft Holdings, L.P.

Norcraft Companies, L.P.

(Exact name of registrants as specified in their certificates of limited partnership)

 


 

Delaware   75-3132727
Delaware   36-4231718

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

3020 Denmark Avenue, Suite 100

Eagan, MN 55121

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(800) 297-0661

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 


Securities registered pursuant to 12(b) of the Act: None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 


Indicate by check mark if the registrants are well-known seasoned issuers, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨     No  x.

Indicate by check mark if the registrants are not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants (1) have 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, and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ¨    No  x.

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrants’ knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are large accelerated filers, accelerated filers, or non-accelerated filers.

              Large Accelerated Filer                 ¨ Accelerated Filer                 ¨ Non-Accelerated Filer   x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are shell companies (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x.

The aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates in the case of Norcraft Companies, L.P. is $0 and in the case of Norcraft Holdings, L.P. is approximately $6.2 million.

This Form 10-K is a combined annual report being filed separately by two registrants: Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. Unless the context indicates otherwise, any reference in this report to “Holdings” refers to Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and any reference to “Norcraft” refers to Norcraft Companies, L.P., the wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Holdings. The “Company”, “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Norcraft Holdings, L.P., together with Norcraft Companies, L.P.

 



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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

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PART I     
Item 1.   Business    3
Item 1A.   Risk Factors    7
Item 1B.   Unresolved Staff Comments    11
Item 2.   Properties    11
Item 3.   Legal Proceedings    12
Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    12
PART II     
Item 5.   Market For Registrants’ Common Equity and Related Equity Holder Matters and Issuers’ Purchases of Equity Securities    13
Item 6.   Selected Financial Data    13
Item 7.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    14
Item 7A.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    24
Item 8.   Financial Statements and Supplementary Data    24
Item 9.   Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure    24
Item 9A.   Controls and Procedures    24
Item 9B.   Other Information    25
PART III.
    
Item 10.   Managers and Executive Officers of the Registrants    25
Item 11.   Executive Compensation    29
Item 12.   Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Equity Holder Matters    30
Item 13.   Certain Relationships and Related Transactions    32
Item 14   Principal Accountant Fees and Services    33
PART IV
    
Item 15.   Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules    34

This combined Form 10-K is separately filed by Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. Each Registrant hereto is filing on its own behalf all of the information contained in this annual report that relates to such Registrant. Each Registrant hereto is not filing any information that does not relate to such Registrant, and therefore makes no representation as to any such information.

 

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PART I

Item 1. Business

OUR COMPANY

Norcraft Holdings L.L.C. was formed on August 21, 2003 as a Delaware corporation to acquire all the outstanding membership units of Norcraft Companies LLC (“Predecessor”). On October 10, 2003, Norcraft Holdings L.L.C. converted to a Delaware Limited Partnership and is now Norcraft Holdings L.P. (“Holdings”). Holdings had no activity prior to its acquisition of Norcraft Companies LLC on October 21, 2003. Concurrent with the acquisition, Norcraft Companies LLC converted to a Delaware Limited Partnership and is now Norcraft Companies, L.P. Norcraft Companies, L.P. (“Norcraft,”), a separate public reporting company, is a 100% owned subsidiary of Holdings. Holdings and Norcraft are also collectively referred to as the “Company” or “we”.

The consolidated financial statements of Holdings include the accounts of its 100% owned subsidiary, Norcraft. In August 2004, Holdings and Norcraft Capital Corp., Holdings’ other wholly owned subsidiary, issued $118.0 million of 9 3/4% senior discount notes generating gross proceeds of $80.3 million. Holdings and Norcraft Capital Corp. are the sole obligors of these notes. The net proceeds of this offering were used to make a distribution to Holdings’ limited partners. Other than this debt obligation, related deferred issuance costs, and related interest and amortization expense, all other assets, liabilities, income, expenses and cash flows of Holdings presented for all periods represent those of its wholly owned subsidiary Norcraft.

We are a leader in manufacturing, assembling and finishing kitchen and bathroom cabinetry in the United States. We provide our customers with a single source for a broad range of high-quality cabinetry, including stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets. Our products are manufactured in both framed and frameless, or full access, construction. We market our products through four brands: Mid Continent Cabinetry®, UltraCraft®, StarMark® and Fieldstone®. Each of these brands represents a distinct line of cabinetry and has been in operation for over 19 years, with Mid Continent, our original brand, having been established in 1966. We believe each brand is well recognized and highly respected throughout the industry for its attractive style, flexibility, quality and value.

We believe our product offering, developed through strategic acquisitions and substantial internal enhancements, represents one of the most comprehensive in the industry, with a broad range of price points, styles, materials and customization levels. In 2000, we acquired UltraCraft, a semi-custom full access cabinet line. In 2002, we acquired StarMark, consisting of the StarMark brand, a semi-custom framed cabinet line, and the Fieldstone brand, a high-end semi-custom and custom framed cabinet line. These acquisitions, combined with our stock and designer-stock framed cabinet line, Mid Continent Cabinetry, have formed a well-balanced platform that has generated significant growth. We have also made substantial investments to enhance our existing product lines, introduce new products and expand capacity at our manufacturing facilities. As a result of our strategy, we currently offer more than 21,500 door and finish combinations for wood, thermofoil, high-pressure laminate and melamine cabinets. With such a broad range of cabinetry products, we are able to compete in multiple segments of the market.

We primarily sell our products to kitchen and bathroom cabinetry dealers as well as to wholesale retailers, or wholetailers, and directly to home builders. We have an extensive network of active customers and internal and independent sales representatives. Our products are sold in the repair and remodeling and new home construction markets. We have national distribution capabilities for all of our brands though six manufacturing facilities, four service and distribution centers, four warehouses and five retail locations strategically located throughout the United States. As a result, our net sales are balanced throughout the United States.

We have experienced significant growth, both organically and through acquisitions, over the past four years. We believe that our broad product line coupled with our new product offerings, recent new customer additions, primary focus on the dealer channel, delivery of quality customer service and investment in manufacturing capacity provides a strong platform for continued growth in sales and profitability.

OUR PRODUCTS

We offer a broad product line that encompasses a complete range of price points, styles, materials, and customization levels. Our product offering includes stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets. We offer cabinets in both framed and full access construction and offer more than 21,500 door and finish combinations for wood, thermofoil, high-pressure laminate, and melamine cabinets.

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products through four brands: Mid Continent Cabinetry, UltraCraft, StarMark, and Fieldstone. Mid Continent is our original brand, dating back to 1966. The UltraCraft brand, acquired by us in 2000, was established in 1986, and the StarMark and Fieldstone brands, acquired by us in 2002, were established in 1975 and 1978, respectively. Each brand represents a distinct product line with little or no overlap. As a result, we are able to aggressively market each of our brands to a broad range of customers without significantly competing with our other brands. We believe our attention to brand positioning provides an advantage over some of our larger competitors who offer multiple brands in the same price point.

MID CONTINENT CABINETRY

Mid Continent manufactures a broad range of stock framed cabinetry, offering 63 door styles and approximately 417 door and finish combinations. The Mid Continent product offering includes two distinct product lines: Signature Series and Pro Series, which are differentiated by door style and finish, as well as design options and construction features. Mid Continent’s products accounted for $247.9 million, net of intercompany eliminations, or approximately 61.2%, of our sales during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Signature Series

Mid Continent’s Signature Series, the division’s most popular product line, provides features and customization options comparable to a semi-custom product at price points competitive with stock cabinetry. The Signature Series offers numerous door style selections in various wood species, with multiple door and finish combinations. In addition, the Signature Series offers a wide variety of construction upgrades and design options, such as plywood sides and full-extension, dovetail maple drawers, for added style and design. We believe that our Signature Series cabinetry appeals to consumers undertaking remodeling projects, who seek superior design flexibility and attractive appearance relative to stock cabinetry and lower cost and shorter lead-times compared to semi-custom and custom cabinetry. We also believe we appeal to home builders who seek cabinetry that differentiates their homes and gives home buyers the look and feel of custom cabinetry at an affordable price.

Pro Series

Mid Continent’s Pro Series is designed for the value-conscious customer. The Pro Series is manufactured in high quantities and a limited range of finishes with few modification options. We believe that our Pro Series cabinetry primarily appeals to builders who are seeking products for single family and multi-unit dwellings.

ULTRACRAFT CABINETRY

UltraCraft manufactures a full range of stock and semi-custom wall, base, tall, vanity, and specialty cabinets. UltraCraft offers 71 door styles and over 16,000 door and finish combinations.

UltraCraft cabinets are full access, offering true full-overlay doors with concealed hinges and functional hardware. Full access cabinets provide flush, furniture-style, finished ends and provide greater storage space than traditional framed cabinets. The UltraCraft product offering is comprised of three distinct product lines: Destiny, Vision, and Entrée, each of which are differentiated by features, finish, color, style selection, design options, and price. UltraCraft’s products accounted for $65.0 million, net of intercompany eliminations, or approximately 16.1%, of our sales during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

Destiny Line

UltraCraft’s Destiny line is our high-end semi-custom full access product offering with extensive customization options. Destiny cabinets include thousands of door and finish combinations constructed of wood, thermofoil, and melamine. Over the years we have continued to significantly expand Destiny’s product offering, adding new wood species, door styles and finishes. Destiny line products are targeted at affluent, established customers who desire upscale, smartly designed, fully-featured cabinets.

Vision Line

UltraCraft’s Vision product line has experienced significant growth every year since its introduction in April 2002. The Vision line includes five door styles and nine Italian “Eurotek” veneer finishes, a unique technology of an Italian manufacturer. The Vision manufacturing process utilizes this state of the art technology to create a high-end semi-custom style and look at a mid-range price. As a result, we believe our Vision line products are well positioned to target younger, more fashion-oriented consumers.

Entrée Line

UltraCraft’s Entrée line is value priced full access cabinetry manufactured in high quantities and in a limited range of sizes and styles, with few modification options. Entrée cabinets are manufactured using 5/8 inch melamine board with full edgebanding, and as such are a higher-quality product than most entry level cabinets. Entrée cabinets are targeted to be sold primarily to builders for use in new construction projects.

 

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STARMARK CABINETRY

The StarMark and Fieldstone brands collectively comprise our StarMark Cabinetry business division. StarMark products are primarily distributed through a network of independent dealers and, to a more limited degree, five of our own Kitchen and Bath Ideas retail centers. StarMark provides high quality attractively designed semi-custom cabinets which incorporate many of the design features of custom cabinetry at a lower price. StarMark Cabinetry collectively accounted for $91.7 million, net of intercompany eliminations, or approximately 22.7%, of our revenues for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.

StarMark

StarMark is semi-custom framed cabinetry. Kitchens are personalized for the homeowner’s lifestyle, and designed by trained professionals who are experienced in using the depth of the StarMark product line to achieve a unique look and value investment for the home. StarMark’s products are targeted at both middle and upper income consumers.

Fieldstone

Fieldstone is our higher-end, semi-custom framed cabinetry brand. This brand features an exclusive selection of products, finishes and modifications above and beyond what is available in the StarMark brand. Each kitchen is individually designed and accented by industry experts who use Fieldstone modifications, migration and exclusive finishes to achieve a custom room for their clients without a premium price. Fieldstone’s products are targeted at both middle and upper income consumers.

MANUFACTURING

We operate six manufacturing facilities strategically located throughout the United States and Canada. Our largest facility, in Newton, Kansas, is vertically integrated, enabling it to rough mill oak lumber, manufacture oak door and cabinet-box frame parts, and fully assemble cabinet doors, as well as perform machining, assembly and finishing operations for oak and other wood species. Our five remaining plants are primarily machining, assembly and finishing operations. At all of our sites, prior to assembly, rough milled lumber is machined. Panels, shelves, drawers, drawer fronts, doors, floors and back parts are then assembled. The cabinetry is then finished (sanded, stained, varnished and cured) and then assembled. Hardware is then added, and the final product is inspected, packaged and staged for shipment. Our products are made to order and not to stock and accordingly, our inventory levels are low. Following production at one of our facilities, the finished product is shipped to our customers either directly or indirectly or via one of our four distribution centers.

Newton, along with Cottonwood, Minnesota and Lynchburg, Virginia are Mid Continent facilities, with Cottonwood and Lynchburg receiving doors manufactured by Newton and outsourcing their rough mill production of raw materials to third party vendors. Our Liberty, North Carolina facility is an UltraCraft facility, and our Sioux Falls, South Dakota facility is a StarMark facility, producing both StarMark and Fieldstone cabinets. Liberty and Sioux Falls each outsource rough mill production and door manufacturing in all wood species to third party vendors.

We are currently increasing the level of insourcing of products currently purchased from third parties. Our StarMark division is insourcing an increasing amount of door production that will result in savings from the amounts formerly paid to third parties for these products. Our facility in Winnipeg, Canada is ramping-up production of wood components which were formerly purchased from third parties. The Winnipeg plant primarily produces product for our Mid Continent division and should produce increased cost savings as it reaches full efficiencies. We will continue to evaluate further insourcing opportunities as a method to increase our margins.

SALES, MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION

We sell our products principally through our network of internal and independent sales representatives, and five Kitchen and Bath Ideas retail stores. The majority of our sales are through our sales representatives, who cover all areas of the United States, and with whom we believe we have established strong relationships by providing superior customer service, timely delivery and quality products at competitive pricing.

Our sales and marketing strategy is focused on distributing our products primarily to kitchen and bath dealers and wholetailers. According to Kitchen and Bath Business, the dealer and wholetailer channels accounted for 60.0% of U.S. cabinet industry sales in 2004. In certain markets, we also sell our products directly to builders. We have developed strong relationships with our dealers by delivering superior customer service, accurate and timely deliveries, quality products and competitive pricing. We believe these relationships provide us an advantage as dealers often influence the consumer’s decision at the point-of-sale, particularly since consumers are generally not familiar with a specific brand or style of cabinetry prior to their interaction with the dealer.

 

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We have national distribution capabilities for all of our brands and our net sales are balanced throughout the United States. In addition, we continually monitor the sales volume and credit worthiness of our dealers to further enhance our network and we aim to maximize the sales potential of our customers by providing frequent dealer training, extensive product literature and attractive displays.

We also distribute our products through other channels on a limited basis, including national galleries, our Kitchen and Bath Ideas retail stores and other distributors. Our retail stores, which represented approximately 2.4% of our overall revenues in 2005, sell products from each of our divisions, as well as kitchen appliances, countertops and other kitchen and bath items.

CUSTOMERS

We primarily sell our products to kitchen and bathroom cabinetry dealers and wholesale retailers, or wholetailers, as well as directly to home builders. We have an extensive network of over 2,700 active customers. Our largest customer in 2005 accounted for 6.4% of our sales, and our largest 10 customers accounted for approximately 24.7% of sales during such time. Our customers sell our products in the repair and remodeling and new home construction markets. Other than through our retail locations, we do not generally sell our products directly to home owners.

We seek to attract and retain customers by:

 

    delivering our products on time, in the specification and quantity ordered;

 

    producing a quality product offering that is regularly updated with new introductions;

 

    providing superior customer service and product warranties;

 

    supporting dealer and distributor employees through providing cabinet displays, extensive educational programs and substantial promotional materials; and

 

    utilizing a professional, nationwide network of sales representatives who have close relationships with desirable dealers.

COMPETITION

The cabinet industry is mature, competitive, large and fragmented, with approximately 5,000 cabinet manufacturers competing for approximately $13.0 billion in sales during 2004 (as estimated by Kitchen and Bath Business) with only eight competitors having in excess of $200 million in annual sales in 2004. Key competitive factors in the cabinetry industry include product quality, accurate and timely delivery, value and price.

We have numerous competitors and we expect competition to increase. Our competitors manufacture stock, semi-custom and custom cabinetry. There are relatively low capital requirements for cabinetry assembly, and therefore it is relatively easy for small competitors to enter the industry. Many of our competitors compete on a local or regional basis, but others, like us, compete on a national basis as well. Our competitors include large consolidated operations which house their manufacturing facilities in large and efficient plants as well as relatively small, local cabinetwork manufacturers. Moreover, companies in other building products industries may compete with us.

We believe that we compete favorably with other manufacturers due to the breadth of our product offerings, production capacity and delivery and service. Many of our competitors are larger than we are and may have access to more resources than we do.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

We rely on a combination of trademarks, copyrights and trade secret protection, employee and third party non-disclosure agreements, and domain name registrations to protect our intellectual property. We sell many of our products under a number of registered trademarks, which we believe are widely recognized in the cabinetry industry. With respect to proprietary know-how, we rely on trade secret protection and confidentiality agreements. Monitoring the unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult, and the steps we have taken may not prevent unauthorized use of our intellectual property. The disclosure or misappropriation of our intellectual property could harm our ability to protect our rights and our competitive position. To date, we have not relied heavily on patents in operating our business.

EMPLOYEES

As of December 31, 2005 we had approximately 2,600 employees. This total included over 2,100 manufacturing employees. Of our total employees, over 1,600 were at Mid Continent and corporate, nearly 400 were at UltraCraft and over 600 were at StarMark. None of our employees or any prospective employee is subject to any collective bargaining agreement.

 

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ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION

Our operations are subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations relating to, among other things, the generation, storage, handling, emission, transportation and discharge of regulated materials into the environment. Permits are required for certain of our operations, and these permits are subject to revocation, modification and renewal by issuing authorities. Governmental authorities have the power to enforce compliance with their regulations, and violations may result in the payment of fines or the entry of injunctions, or both. We may also incur liability for investigation and clean-up of soil or groundwater contamination on or emanating from current or formerly owned and operated properties, or at offsite locations at which regulated materials are located where we are identified as a responsible party. We do not believe we will be required under existing environmental laws and enforcement policies to expend amounts that will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations financial condition or cash flows. The requirements of such laws and enforcement policies, however, have generally become more stringent over time. Also, discovery of currently unknown conditions could require responses that could result in significant costs. Accordingly, we are unable to predict the ultimate cost of compliance with environmental laws and enforcement policies.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our business, operations and financial condition are subject to various risks. Some of these risks are described below, and you should take these risks into account in evaluating us or any investment decision involving us. This section does not describe all risks applicable to us, our industry or our business, and it is intended only as a summary of the material risk factors.

Our substantial level of indebtedness could adversely affect our financial condition.

We have a significant amount of indebtedness which could adversely affect our financial condition and business. At December 31, 2005, we had $241.6 million of indebtedness outstanding ($150.0 million of which was maintained at our operating entity Norcraft Companies, L.P.), and approximately $20.0 million of additional borrowing capacity under the revolving portion of our senior credit facility with an approximately $5.0 million outstanding letter of credit.

Our high level of indebtedness could:

 

    make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations on the Senior Subordinated Notes or Senior Discount Notes;

 

    reduce the availability of our cash flow for other purposes, such as capital expenditures, acquisitions and working capital;

 

    place us at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt;

 

    expose us to fluctuations in the interest rate environment because the senior credit facility is at a variable rate of interest; and

 

    limit our ability to borrow additional funds.

We expect to obtain the money to pay our expenses and to pay the interest on the Senior Subordinated Notes, the Senior Discount Notes, and other debt from cash flow from our operations and from additional loans under our senior credit facility. Our ability to meet our expenses thus depends on our future performance, which will be affected by financial, business, economic and other factors which we will not be able to control. Our cash flow may not be sufficient to allow us to pay principal and interest on our debt (including the notes) and to meet our other obligations. If we do not have enough money, we may be required to refinance all or part of our existing debt (including the notes), sell assets or borrow more money. We may not be able to do so on terms acceptable to us or at all. In addition, the terms of existing or future debt agreements, including our senior credit facility, the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes, and the indenture governing the Senior Discount Notes, may restrict us from adopting any of these alternatives. The failure to generate sufficient cash flow or to achieve such alternatives could significantly adversely affect the value of the Senior Subordinated Notes or the Senior Discount Notes and our ability to pay principal of and interest on the notes.

The indentures for the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior Discount Notes, respectively, and our senior credit facility impose significant operating and financial restrictions, which may prevent us from capitalizing on business opportunities.

The indentures for the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior Discount Notes, respectively, and our senior credit facility impose significant operating and financial restrictions on us. These restrictions will limit our ability and our subsidiaries to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, make investments, sell assets, incur certain liens, enter

 

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into agreements restricting our subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends, or merge or consolidate. In addition, our senior credit facility requires us to maintain specified financial ratios. These covenants may adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs or to pursue available business opportunities. A breach of any of these covenants or our inability to maintain the required financial ratios could result in a default under the related indebtedness. If a default occurs, the relevant lenders could elect to declare the indebtedness, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and payable and proceed against any collateral securing that indebtedness.

We will be able to incur more indebtedness and the risks associated with our substantial leverage, including our ability to service our indebtedness, will increase.

The indentures relating to the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior Discount Notes, respectively, and the credit agreement governing Norcraft’s senior credit facility permit us and/or our subsidiaries, subject to specified conditions, to incur additional indebtedness, including secured indebtedness, under certain circumstances. If we incur additional debt, the risks associated with our substantial leverage, including risks relating to our ability to service our debt, would increase. If we incur any secured debt in the future, holders of this secured debt will have claims that are prior to your claims as holders of the notes to the extent of the value of the assets securing that other debt. In the event of a bankruptcy, liquidation or reorganization or similar proceeding relating to us, holders of secured debt will have a prior claim to the assets that constitute their collateral.

Holdings and Norcraft Capital Corp. are the sole obligors under the Senior Discount Notes. Holdings’ subsidiaries, including Norcraft, do not guarantee Holdings’ obligations under the Senior Discount Notes and do not have any obligation with respect to the Senior Discount Notes; the Senior Discount Notes are effectively subordinated to the debt and liabilities of Holdings’ subsidiaries, including Norcraft, and are effectively subordinated to any of our future secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets secured by such debt.

Holdings has no operations of its own and derives all of its revenues and cash flow from its subsidiaries. Holdings’ subsidiaries are separate and distinct legal entities and other than Norcraft Capital Corp., have no obligation, contingent or otherwise, to pay amounts due under the exchange notes or to make any funds available to pay those amounts, whether by dividend, distribution, loan or other payments.

The Senior Discount Notes are structurally subordinated to all debt and liabilities, including trade payables, of Holdings’ subsidiaries, including Norcraft, and are effectively subordinated to any of Holdings’ future secured debt to the extent of the value of the assets securing such debt. Holdings’ subsidiaries may not have sufficient funds or assets to permit payments to Holdings in amounts sufficient to permit Holdings to pay all or any portion of its indebtedness and other obligations, including its obligations on the Senior Discount Notes. As of December 31, 2005 the aggregate debt of Holdings’ subsidiaries (other than Norcraft Capital Corp., which has no additional debt) was $241.6 million.

Increases in interest rates and the reduced availability of financing for home improvements may cause our sales and profitability to decrease.

In general, demand for home improvement products may be adversely affected by increases in interest rates and the reduced availability of financing. If interest rates increase and consequently, the ability of prospective buyers to finance purchases of home improvement products is adversely affected, our business, financial condition and results of operations may also be adversely impacted and the impact may be material.

Downturns in the home building industry or the economy could negatively affect the demand for and pricing of our products and our operating results.

The home building industry may be significantly affected by changes in economic and other conditions such as gross domestic product levels, employment levels, demographic trends, availability of financing, interest rates and consumer confidence. A decrease in employment levels, consumer confidence or the availability of financing could negatively affect the demand for and pricing of our products which would adversely affect our results of operations.

Increased prices for raw materials or finished goods used in our products could increase our cost of sales and decrease demand for our products, which could adversely affect our profitability or revenues.

Our profitability is affected by the prices of the raw materials and finished goods used in the manufacture of our products. These prices may fluctuate based on a number of factors beyond our control, including, among others, changes in supply and demand, general economic conditions, labor costs, competition, import duties, tariffs, currency exchange rates and, in some cases, government regulation. Continued increases could adversely affect our profitability or revenues. We have no

 

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long-term supply contracts for the raw materials and finished goods used in the manufacture of our products. This means that we are subject to changes in the prices charged by our suppliers. Significant increases in the prices of raw materials or finished goods could adversely affect our profit margins, especially if we are not able to recover these costs by increasing the prices we charge our customers for our products. We enter into pricing agreements with certain customers which fix their pricing for specified periods ranging from one to six months.

Interruptions in deliveries of raw materials or finished goods could adversely affect our profitability or revenues.

Our dependency upon regular deliveries from particular suppliers means that interruptions or stoppages in such deliveries could adversely affect our operations until arrangements with alternate suppliers could be made. If any of our suppliers were unable to deliver materials to us for an extended period of time, as the result of financial difficulties, catastrophic events affecting their facilities or other factors beyond our control, or if we were unable to negotiate acceptable terms for the supply of materials with these or alternative suppliers, our business could suffer. We may not be able to find acceptable alternatives, and any such alternatives could result in increased costs for us. Even if acceptable alternatives are found, the process of locating and securing such alternatives might be disruptive to our business. Extended unavailability of a necessary raw material or finished good could cause us to cease manufacturing of one or more products for a period of time. In addition, the manufacturing process for UltraCraft’s Vision product line includes components which are made by an Italian manufacturer using proprietary technology. The manufacturer’s failure to deliver components could cause us to cease manufacturing the Vision line products.

The loss of, or deterioration of relationships with, our sales representatives could adversely affect our sales and profits.

We depend on the services of independent sales representatives to sell the majority of our products and provide services and aftermarket support to our customers. The sales representative agreements we have are typically cancelable by the sales representative after a short notice period, if any at all. Furthermore, many of these sales representatives also sell our competitors’ products. The loss of a substantial number of these relationships, or our failure to maintain good relationships with these sales representatives, could materially reduce our sales and profits.

Environmental requirements applicable to our manufacturing and distribution facilities may impose significant environmental compliance costs and liabilities, which would adversely affect our results of operation.

Our facilities are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to pollution and the protection of the environment, including those governing emissions to air, discharges to water, storage, treatment and disposal of waste, remediation of contaminated sites, and protection of worker health and safety. We believe we are in substantial compliance with all applicable requirements. However, our efforts to comply with environmental requirements do not remove the risk that we may be held liable, or incur fines or penalties, and that the amount of liability, fines or penalties may be material, for, among other things, releases of hazardous substances occurring on or emanating from current or formerly owned or operated properties or any associated offsite disposal location, or for contamination discovered at any of our properties from activities conducted by previous occupants.

Changes in environmental laws and regulations or the discovery of previously unknown contamination or other liabilities relating to our properties and operations could result in significant environmental liabilities which could make it difficult to pay the interest or principal amount of the notes when due. In addition, we might incur significant capital and other costs to comply with increasingly stringent air emission control laws and enforcement policies which would decrease our cash flow available to service our indebtedness.

We may not effectively compete in the highly fragmented and very competitive cabinet industry market, which may adversely affect our revenues.

We operate in the highly fragmented and very competitive cabinetry industry. Our competitors include national and local cabinetry manufacturers. These can be large consolidated operations which house their manufacturing facilities in large and efficient plants, as well as relatively small, local cabinetmakers. Some of our competitors have achieved substantially more market penetration in certain of the markets in which we operate. Some of our competitors have greater resources available and are less highly leveraged, which may provide them with greater financial flexibility. Moreover, companies in other building products industries may compete with us. To remain competitive, we will need to invest continuously in manufacturing, customer service and support, marketing and our dealer network. We may have to adjust the prices of some of our products to stay competitive, which would reduce our revenues. We may not have sufficient resources to continue to make such investments or maintain our competitive position within each of the markets we serve.

 

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Manufacturing or assembly realignments as a result of our continued review of operations may result in a decrease in our near-term earnings or not result in cost reductions as expected, which would harm our profitability.

We continually review our manufacturing and assembly operations and sourcing capabilities. Effects of periodic manufacturing realignments and cost savings programs could result in a decrease in our near-term earnings until the expected cost reductions are achieved or may not result in expected cost savings at all. Such programs may include the consolidation and integration of facilities, functions, systems and procedures. Certain products may also be shifted from one manufacturing or assembly facility to another. Such actions may not be accomplished as quickly as anticipated and the expected cost reductions may not be achieved either of which would harm our profitability.

Increases in the cost of labor, union organizing activity, and work stoppages at our facilities or the facilities of our suppliers could materially affect our financial performance.

Our business is labor intensive, and, as a result, our financial performance is affected by the availability of qualified personnel and the cost of labor. Currently, none of our employees are represented by labor unions. Strikes or other types of conflicts with personnel could arise or we may become a target for union organizing activity. Some of our direct and indirect suppliers have unionized work forces. Strikes, work stoppages or slowdowns experienced by these suppliers could result in slowdowns or closures of facilities where components of our products are manufactured. In addition, organizations responsible for shipping our products may be impacted by occasional strikes staged by the Teamsters Union. Any interruption in the production or delivery of our products could reduce sales of our products and increase our costs.

We could face potential product liability claims relating to products we manufacture or distribute which could result in significant costs and liabilities, which would reduce our profitability.

We face an inherent business risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the use of any of our products results in personal injury or property damage. In the event that any of our products prove to be defective, we may be required to recall or redesign such products, which would result in significant unexpected costs. Any insurance we maintain may not be available on terms acceptable to us or such coverage may not be adequate for liabilities actually incurred. Further, any claim or product recall could result in adverse publicity against us, which could adversely affect our sales or increase our costs.

We are dependent on certain key personnel, the loss of whom could materially affect our financial performance and prospects.

Our continued success depends to a large extent upon the continued services of our senior management and certain key employees. Our chief executive officer, Mark Buller, has over 18 years of experience in the cabinetry industry. Our other senior executives have an average of over 20 years experience in the building product industry. The loss of the experience and services of any of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our revenue, our financial performance and our results of operations.

If we cannot adequately protect our intellectual property rights we may lose exclusivity in our brand, which could reduce our sales and revenue.

As a company that manufactures and markets consumer products, we rely heavily on trademarks and copyrights to protect our cabinetry brands. We believe that brand recognition is one of several important factors in a consumer’s choice of cabinetry. Current protections may not adequately safeguard our intellectual property and we may incur significant costs to defend our intellectual property rights, which may harm our operating results. Although we are not aware that any of our intellectual property rights infringes upon the proprietary rights of third parties, third parties may make such claims in the future. Any infringement claims, whether with or without merit, could be time-consuming, result in costly litigation or damages, undermine the exclusivity and value of our brands, decrease sales or require us to enter into royalty or licensing agreements that may not be on terms acceptable to us.

We may in the future acquire related businesses, which we may not be able to successfully integrate, in which case we may be unable to recoup our investment in those acquisitions.

We may, from time to time, explore opportunities to acquire related businesses, some of which could be material to us. As of the date of this report, we have no agreements and are not in any discussions to acquire any material businesses or assets. If we do make acquisitions in the future, our ability to continue to grow will depend upon effectively integrating these acquired companies, achieving cost efficiencies and managing these businesses as part of our company. While we believe we have successfully integrated the two operations we have acquired within the last five years, we may not be able to effectively integrate newly acquired companies or successfully implement appropriate operational, financial and

 

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management systems and controls to achieve the benefits expected to result from these acquisitions. If we are unable to successfully integrate acquisitions we may not be able to recoup our investment in those acquisitions. Our efforts to integrate these businesses could be affected by a number of factors beyond our control, such as general economic conditions and increased competition. In addition, the process of integrating these businesses could cause the interruption of, or loss of momentum in, the activities of our existing business. The diversion of management’s attention and any delays or difficulties encountered in connection with the integration of these businesses could negatively impact our business and results of operations. Further, the economic benefits that we anticipate from these acquisitions may not develop.

Changes in consumer preferences for cabinet designs and configurations, and our failure to respond to such changes, could adversely affect demand for our product and our results or operations.

The cabinetry industry in general is subject to changing consumer trends, demands and preferences. Our continued success depends largely on the introduction and acceptance by our customers of new product lines that respond to such trends, demands and preferences. Our organic growth has been driven in part by our frequent new product introductions. We may not be able to successfully develop and design new brands. Trends within the industry change often and our failure to anticipate, identify or react to changes in these trends could lead to, among other things, rejection of a new product line, reduced demand and price reductions for our products, and could adversely affect our sales.

In the event of consolidation of our dealers, through whom we primarily sell our products, pressure may be put on our operating margins, which could harm our profitability.

If our dealer base were to consolidate, competition for the business of fewer dealers would intensify. If we do not provide product offerings and price points that meet the needs of our dealers, or if we lose a substantial amount of our dealer base, our profitability could decrease.

We are controlled by our principal equity holders, which have the power to take unilateral action that could be adverse to the interests of holders of the notes.

Investors controlled by SKM Equity Fund III, L.P. and Trimaran Fund II, L.L.C., through their control of our general partner, control our affairs and policies. Circumstances may occur in which the interests of these equity holders could be in conflict with the interests of the holders of the notes. In addition, these equity holders may have an interest in pursuing acquisitions, divestitures or other transactions that, in their judgment, could enhance their equity investment, even though such transactions might involve risks to holders of the notes. See “Management,” “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Equity Holder Matters” and “Certain relationships and related transactions.”

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

Item 2. Properties

We lease our executive offices located in Eagan, Minnesota. We own six separate manufacturing facilities, four of which manufacture Mid Continent cabinets, one of which manufactures UltraCraft cabinets, and one of which manufactures StarMark and Fieldstone cabinets. In addition, we lease eight other non-retail facilities which are used for service and distribution functions and storage. Finally, we lease two and own three retail stores that are engaged in the retail distribution of our products and other non-cabinet products of other industry participants.

 

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Each of our facilities, by function and division, is set forth in the table below:

 

Location

   Owned/
Leased
   Approximate
Square Footage
  

Function

Eagan, Minnesota

   Leased    17,708    Headquarters

Cottonwood, Minnesota

   Owned    210,000    Manufacturing—Mid Continent

Liberty, North Carolina

   Owned    214,600    Manufacturing—UltraCraft

Lynchburg, Virginia

   Owned    147,600    Manufacturing—Mid Continent

Newton, Kansas

   Owned    268,600    Manufacturing—Mid Continent

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

   Owned    233,000    Manufacturing—StarMark

San Leandro, California

   Leased    34,900    Distribution/Service Center

Tampa, Florida

   Leased    41,300    Distribution/Service Center

Gilbert, Arizona

   Leased    31,500    Distribution/Service Center

Vista, California

   Leased    25,900    Distribution/Service Center

Liberty, North Carolina

   Leased    15,000    Warehouse

Newton, Kansas

   Leased    44,000    Warehouse

Staley, North Carolina

   Leased    21,900    Warehouse

Lynchburg, Virginia

   Leased    1,875    Warehouse

Brandon, Florida

   Leased    3,000    Kitchen and Bath Ideas Retail Store

Clearwater, Florida

   Leased    1,600    Kitchen and Bath Ideas Retail Store

Colorado Springs, Colorado

   Owned    21,500    Kitchen and Bath Ideas Retail Store

Lynchburg, Virginia

   Owned    5,000    Kitchen and Bath Ideas Retail Store

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

   Owned    4,000    Kitchen and Bath Ideas Retail Store

Winnipeg, Manitoba

   Owned    54,000    Manufacturing

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

During the ordinary course of business, we have become and may in the future become subject to pending and threatened legal actions and proceedings. All of the current legal actions and proceedings that we are a party to are of an ordinary or routine nature incidental to our operations, the resolution of which should not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. We are not currently a party to any product liability claims. The majority of the pending legal proceedings involve claims for workers compensation. These claims are generally covered by insurance, but there can be no assurance that our insurance coverage will be adequate to cover any such liability.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

None.

 

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrants’ Common Equity, Related Equity Holder Matters and Issuers’ Purchases of Equity Securities

Neither Holdings nor Norcraft has publicly traded stock. Holdings indirectly owns all of the outstanding equity interests in Norcraft. There are approximately 37 holders of equity interests in Holdings. In 2004, Holdings made a distribution of approximately $80.0 million to its equity holders.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

The selected data presented below is derived from our audited financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this report. The predecessor company financial statements have been presented at their historical cost basis. The successor company financial statements have been prepared giving effect to the Acquisition (as described in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”), including recapitalization of our company in accordance with EITF 88-16, Basis in Leveraged Buyout Transactions, as a partial purchase.

 

     Norcraft Holdings L.P.  
     For the Period
October 21
through
December 31,
2003
   

(unaudited)

Pro Forma
Fiscal Year
Ended
December 31,
2003 (3)

    Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

       2004     2005  

Statement of Operations Data:

        

Net sales

   $ 52,777     $ 256,676     $ 330,275     $ 404,639  

Cost of sales

     36,341       172,748       227,433       282,541  
                                

Gross profit

     16,436       83,928       102,842       122,098  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     10,168       51,798       58,244       64,874  

Other .

     —         4,127       —         —    
                                

Income from operations

     6,268       28,003       44,598       57,224  

Interest expense

     3,217       15,881       18,815       23,208  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     391       2,384       2,714       4,127  

Other, net

     610       1,248       (58 )     220  
                                

Total other expense

     4,218       19,516       21,471       27,555  

Income from continuing operations

     2,050       8,490       23,127       29,669  

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         —         —         —    

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

     —         —         —         —    
                                

Net income

   $ 2,050     $ 8,490     $ 23,127     $ 29,669  
                                

Other Financial Data:

        

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (2)

     1.6 x     1.5 x     2.0 x     3.0 x

 

     (dollar amounts in thousands)
     December 31,
     2003    2004    2005

Balance Sheet Data:

        

Total assets

   $ 356,842    $ 369,992    $ 372,157

Total debt

     195,000      263,752      241,567

Members’ equity subject to put request

     22,354      26,377      46,094

Members’ equity

     109,409      52,676      51,476

 

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     Norcraft Companies, L.P.  
     Predecessor             Successor  
     Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
    For the Period
January 1,
2003 through
October 20,
2003
            For the Period
October 21
through
December 31,
2003
   

(unaudited)

Pro Forma
Fiscal Year
Ended
December 31,
2003 (3)

    Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

   2001     2002                2004     2005  

Statement of Operations Data:

                        

Net sales

   $ 136,855     $ 203,860     $ 203,899             $ 52,777     $ 256,676     $ 330,275     $ 404,639  

Cost of sales

     96,607       141,705       135,918               36,341       172,748       227,433       282,541  
                                                                

Gross profit

     40,248       62,155       67,981               16,436       83,928       102,842       122,098  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     30,026       36,031       37,721               10,168       51,798       58,244       64,874  

Other

     —         —         4,127               —         4,127       —         —    
                                                                

Income from operations

     10,222       26,124       26,133               6,268       28,003       44,598       57,224  

Interest expense

     3,585       2,574       1,422               3,217       15,881       15,897       14,893  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     198       301       267               391       2,384       2,589       3,772  

Other, net

     12       641       638               610       1,248       (58 )     220  
                                                                

Total other expense

     3,795       3,516       2,327               4,218       19,516       18,428       18,885  

Income from continuing operations

     6,427       22,608       23,806               2,050       8,490       26,170       38,339  

Loss from discontinued operations

     (439 )     —         —                 —         —         —         —    

Loss on disposal of discontinued operations

     (4,049 )     —         —                 —         —         —         —    
                                                                

Net income

   $ 1,939     $ 22,608     $ 23,806             $ 2,050     $ 8,490     $ 26,170     $ 38,339  
                                                                

Other Financial Data:

                        

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges (2)

     2.6 x     8.2 x     12.8 x             1.6 x     1.5 x     2.4 x     3.0 x

 

     (dollar amounts in thousands)
     December 31,
     2001(1)    2002(1)           2003    2004    2005

Balance Sheet Data:

                       

Total assets

   $ 80,773    $ 103,940           $ 356,842    $ 366,585    $ 369,105

Total debt

     30,597      24,749             195,000      180,500      150,000

Members’ equity

     36,547      53,959             131,763      158,898      186,085

(1) Predecessor company.
(2) For purposes of determining the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings consist of net income before fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense on indebtedness, the amortization of deferred debt issuance costs, and the interest portion of our rent expense (assumed to be one-third of total rent expense).
(3) Pro forma adjustment detail is included in our most recent S-4 filing.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Uncertainty of Forward Looking Statements and Information

This report contains “forward looking statements.” All statements other than statements of historical acts included in this report that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward looking statements. Forward looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to the financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of our company. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.

These forward looking statements are based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events affecting us. They are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business environment, all of which are difficult to predict

 

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and many of which are beyond our control. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward looking statements are reasonable, we do not know whether our expectations will prove correct. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors mentioned in our discussion in this report, including the risks outlined under “Risk Factors,” will be important in determining future results.

Because of these factors, we caution that investors should not place undue reliance on any of our forward looking statements. Further, any forward looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made and except as required by law we undertake no obligation to update any forward looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which it is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances.

Company Overview

The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included elsewhere in this annual report.

All of our operations are conducted through Norcraft which is an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings.

Our fiscal year is the calendar year ending December 31. References to “fiscal year” mean the year ending December 31. For example, “fiscal year 2005” or “fiscal 2005” means the period from January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005. As noted in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Acquisition, as described below, resulted in a new basis of accounting for our company. For comparison purposes, pro forma financial data for the period from January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003, is used to arrive at a 12-month period ended December 31, 2003. This pro forma data may be referred to herein as pro forma fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

The unaudited pro forma statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, were derived from our historical financial statements, adjusted to give effect to (i) the October 21, 2003, acquisition of Norcraft Companies, LLC, (ii) the October 21, 2003 9% Senior Subordinated Notes offering and the application of proceeds, and (iii) the August 12, 2004, 9 3/4% Senior Discount Notes offering and the application of proceeds as if they each occurred on January 1, 2003.

General

We are a leader in manufacturing, assembling and finishing kitchen and bathroom cabinetry in the United States. We provide our customers with a single source for a broad range of high-quality cabinetry, including stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets. Our cabinets are manufactured in both framed and full access construction. We market our products through four brands: Mid Continent Cabinetry, UltraCraft, StarMark and Fieldstone.

We were founded as Marshall Millworks, Inc. in 1966 as a single millwork manufacturing facility located in Marshall, Minnesota. For the next 32 years, Marshall Millworks sold its products under the Mid Continent brand and grew organically, adding capacity as needed to support growth. In 1983, a second plant was opened in Newton, Kansas. Marshall Millworks subsequently changed its name to Norcraft Companies, Inc. and, in 1998, Norcraft Companies, LLC was formed and acquired the operating business of Norcraft Companies, Inc. In June 2000, we acquired the assets of The UltraCraft Company, located in Liberty, North Carolina, in order to expand our product offering and customer base through the addition of a semi-custom full access cabinetry line. To further expand the breadth of our product offering, market presence, and manufacturing capabilities, we acquired the StarMark and Fieldstone brands through the acquisition of the assets of StarMark, Inc., located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in March 2002. One of the buildings added in this acquisition in Lynchburg, Virginia was converted to a Mid Continent plant later in 2002.

On October 21, 2003, 100% of the outstanding membership units of Norcraft Companies, LLC were acquired by Holdings, a new entity formed at the direction of funds associated with Apax Partners, L.P. (formerly Saunders Karp & Megrue L.L.C.), and Trimaran Fund Management, L.L.C, or Trimaran and our chief executive officer, Mark Buller, and his relatives. The members of our continuing management team elected to exchange a majority of their membership units for limited partnership units of Holdings, our parent, in lieu of cash. Norcraft Companies, LLC converted to a Delaware limited partnership immediately following the acquisition and is now Norcraft Companies, L.P. This acquisition is referred to herein as the “Acquisition.”

The Company’s revenue increased 22.5% for the year ended December 31, 2005 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2004. Revenue increases are due to Norcraft’s ability to capitalize on the growth in the housing market by offering a wide range of quality products, and delivering those products on time. Net Income increased 28.3% for Holdings, and 46.5% for Norcraft for the year ended December 31, 2005 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2004, primarily due to the increase in sales and related expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased at a slower pace than the sales increase, resulting in an increase in net income. Holdings interest and deferred financing expenses rose 27.0% in 2005, as compared to 2004, due to the issuance of the Senior Discount Notes by Holdings on August 17, 2004, thus causing the difference in income between Holdings and Norcraft.

 

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The 2003 consolidated financial statements of Norcraft contained in this annual report also include the financial statements of the predecessor company prior to the Acquisition. The financial statements and financial data of the predecessor company are presented for comparative purposes. The predecessor company ceased operations as of the date of Acquisition. As noted in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Acquisition resulted in a new basis of accounting for our company.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

Net Sales. Our net sales represent gross sales less deductions taken for sales returns, freight chargebacks and incentive rebate programs. Revenue is recorded upon delivery of product, which represents the point at which ownership transfers to the customer.

Cost of Sales. Our cost of sales is comprised of the cost of raw materials and plant costs such as labor, packaging, utilities and other facility expenses. Dimensioned wood components, wood doors, particle board, thermofoil doors and veneer panels and plywood are the most significant raw materials we purchase. We also classify shipping and handling costs as a component of cost of sales.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries, trade promotions, advertising, commissions, amortization of expenses relating to our display cabinets installed at our customers and other marketing costs. We expense advertising costs as incurred. General administrative costs consist primarily of general management, insurance, accounting, tax and legal expenses, management fees payable to our principal equity holders and other expenses.

Other. Our other operating expenses consist of the impairment charge incurred in connection with the termination of the Yucca lease.

Other Expenses. Our non-operating expenses consist of interest, amortization of deferred financing costs, and various state and local taxes.

Comparability. The Acquisition was completed on October 21, 2003. As a result, certain of the financial information presented in the discussion of our results for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and pro forma 2003 are not comparable.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates which are based on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following accounting policies are the most critical to us in that they are important to our financial statements and they require our most difficult, subjective or complex judgments in the preparation of our financial statements.

Allowance for Bad Debts

Our customers operate in the repair and remodeling and new home construction markets and, accordingly, their credit worthiness is affected by cyclical trends and general conditions in those markets. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited to some extent by our large number of customers and their geographic dispersion. In 2003, 2004, and 2005, no one customer accounted for more than 7% of net sales. We generally do not require collateral from our customers, but do maintain allowances for the estimated uncollectibility of accounts receivable based on historical experience and specifically identified at-risk accounts. The adequacy of the allowance is evaluated on an ongoing, periodic basis and adjustments are made in the period in which a change in condition occurs.

Inventory

We state inventory at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. We make provisions for estimated obsolete or excess inventories. These provisions are based on historical experience, market conditions and other assumptions and judgment by management. Estimated costs to be incurred for such obsolete or excess inventory are recorded in the periods in which those conditions arise.

 

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Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles

Identifiable intangible assets consist of customer relationships and brand names. The customer relationship intangible asset is considered a definite-lived asset in accordance with Statement 142 and is being amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life of 15 years. The use of straight-line amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of the cost of the intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the company in each reporting period. Brand names, consisting of Mid Continent, UltraCraft, StarMark and Fieldstone are considered indefinite lived intangible assets under Statement 142. As such, amortization for these indefinite lived assets is replaced with a periodic impairment review. The fair value of indefinite-lived assets is determined for the annual impairment testing using the royalty savings method, which is a variation of the income approach. The method requires us to make assumptions and estimates about the royalty payments we would incur to use the various brand names. We have had no such impairment of goodwill or identifiable intangible assets through December 31, 2005.

It is our policy to value intangible assets at the lower of unamortized cost or fair value. Management reviews the valuation and amortization of intangible assets on a periodic basis, taking into consideration any events or circumstances that might result in diminished fair value. We periodically review the estimated useful lives of our identifiable intangible assets, taking into consideration any events or circumstances which might result in a diminished fair value or revised useful life.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives: buildings and leasehold improvements – 20 years or the life of the underlying lease, factory equipment – 7 years, vehicles – 5 years, office and data processing equipment – 3 to 5 years.

Product Warranties

We provide warranties for our products for a period ranging from three years to a lifetime warranty. Estimated costs to be incurred for such warranties are provided in the period of sale. These reserves are based on historical experience, market conditions and other assumptions and judgment by management.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) Share-Based Payments (“SFAS No. 123R”). SFAS No. 123R addresses all forms of share-based payment awards, including shares issued under employee stock purchase plans, stock options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights. SFAS No. 123R will require us to expense share-based payment awards with compensation cost measured at the fair value of the award. SFAS No. 123R requires us to adopt the new accounting provisions beginning in the first quarter of 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123R is not expected to materially impact the Company’s financial statements.

 

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Results of Operations

The following table outlines for the periods indicated, selected operating data as a percentage of net sales.

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.  
    

Year Ended

December 31,

    For the Period
October 21,
2003 through
December 31,
    Pro Forma
Fiscal Year
Ended
December 31,
 
     2005     2004     2003 (2)     2003 (2)  

Net sales

   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %

Cost of sales

   69.8 %   68.9 %   68.9 %   67.3 %
                        

Gross profit

   30.2 %   31.1 %   31.1 %   32.7 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   16.1 %   17.6 %   19.2 %   20.2 %

Other

   —       —       —       1.6 %
                        

Income from operations

   14.1 %   13.5 %   11.9 %   10.9 %

Interest expense

   5.7 %   5.7 %   6.1 %   6.2 %

Amortization of deferred financing costs

   1.0 %   0.8 %   0.7 %   0.9 %

Other, net

   0.1 %   —       1.2 %   0.5 %
                        

Net income

   7.3 %   7.0 %   3.9 %   3.3 %
                        

 

     Norcraft Companies, L.P.                 
     Year Ended
December 31,
    For the Period
October 21,
2003 through
December 31,
    Pro Forma
Fiscal Year
Ended
December 31,
            For the Period
January 1,
2003 through
October 20,
 
     2005     2004     2003 (2)     2003 (2)             2003 (1)  

Net sales

   100.00 %   100.00 %   100.00 %   100.0 %           100.00 %

Cost of sales

   69.80 %   68.90 %   68.90 %   67.3 %           66.70 %
                                      

Gross profit

   30.20 %   31.10 %   31.10 %   32.7 %           33.30 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   16.10 %   17.60 %   19.20 %   20.2 %           18.50 %
   —       —       —       1.6 %           2.00 %
                                      

Income from operations

   14.10 %   13.50 %   11.90 %   10.9 %           12.80 %

Interest expense

   3.60 %   4.80 %   6.10 %   6.2 %           0.70 %

Amortization of deferred financing costs

   0.90 %   0.80 %   0.70 %   0.9 %           0.10 %

Other, net

   0.10 %   —       1.20 %   0.5 %           0.30 %
                                      

Net income

   9.50 %   7.90 %   3.90 %   3.3 %           11.70 %
                                      

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Year Ended December 31, 2005 Compared with Year Ended December 31, 2004

Net Sales. Net sales increased by $74.3 million, or 22.5%, from $330.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 to $404.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2005. Each division contributed to the strong growth in sales with Mid Continent representing approximately half of the overall increase in net sales, StarMark representing approximately one-third of the increase and UltraCraft making up the remainder. As the housing market grew, Norcraft was able to capture a larger share of the market in each division, due to our ability to deliver innovative, quality products on time. During the year, we implemented price increases which contributed approximately 3.5% of the total increase in sales.

Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased by $55.1 million, or 24.2% from $227.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 to $282.5 million for same period of 2005. The increase was primarily attributable to our increased sales volume. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased from 68.9% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 69.8% for the same period of 2005.

Gross Profit. Gross profit increased by $19.3 million, or 18.7%, from $102.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 to $122.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2005. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased from 31.1% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 30.2% for 2005. Gross profit was impacted by a number of offsetting factors. First, effective on January 1, 2005, Norcraft changed its vacation policy. This change resulted in adjustments which increased gross profit by approximately $1.3 million, and increased gross profit as a percent of net sales by approximately 0.3%. Second, gross profit was negatively impacted by increased freight costs and production inefficiencies. Additionally, Norcraft experienced material cost increases from suppliers in 2004. To offset the impact of these cost increases, Norcraft introduced price increases to customers in the last half of 2004 and first quarter of 2005. The full impact of these price increases was realized as 2005 progressed. We continue to adjust our production schedule to improve the production inefficiencies.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $6.7 million, or 11.4%, from $58.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 to $64.9 million for the same period of 2005. Selling, general and administrative expenses were impacted by a number of offsetting factors. First, effective on January 1, 2005, Norcraft changed its vacation policy. This change resulted in adjustments which decreased selling, general and administrative expenses by approximately $0.4 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4.1 million higher than the prior-year period because of increased sales and marketing expense to generate new customers, market our new products, and support our increased sales volume. The remaining increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was in administrative costs that indirectly support our increased sales volume. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from 17.6% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 16.1% for the same period of 2005.

Income from Operations. Income from operations increased by $12.6 million, or 28.3%, from $44.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 to $57.2 million for 2005. The increase in income from operations was a result of factors described above, including the increase in net sales and gross profit which outpaced the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. Income from operations as a percentage of net sales increased from 13.5% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 14.1% for fiscal 2005.

Interest, Amortization of Deferred Financing fees, and Other Expenses. Holdings’ consolidated interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, and other expenses increased $6.1 million, or 28.3%, from $21.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 to $27.6 million for fiscal 2005. Interest expense increased $4.4 million from increased indebtedness, as a result of the issuance of the Senior Notes in August of 2004. The average debt balance was $252.7 million and $226.9 during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The average borrowing rate on the term note payable to the agent bank was 6.6% and 4.6% during the year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The borrowing rates on the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior Notes are fixed at 9.0% and 9.75%, respectively. Amortization of deferred financing charges increased $1.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2005 and compared to the year ended December 31, 2004, due to the accelerated pay-down of the term note. Interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, and other expenses as a percentage of net sales increased from 6.5% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 6.8% for fiscal 2005.

Interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, and other expenses for Norcraft increased $0.5 million, or 2.5%, from $18.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 to $18.9 million for fiscal 2005. Interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, and other expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from 5.6% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 4.6% for fiscal 2005.

Net Income. Holdings’ net income increased by $6.6 million, or 28.3%, from $23.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 compared with $29.7 million for fiscal 2005, for the reasons described above. Net income as a percentage of net sales for Holdings increased from 7.0% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 7.3% for 2005.

 

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Norcraft’s net income increased by $12.1 million, or 46.5%, from $26.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, compared with $38.3 million for fiscal 2005, for the reasons described above. Net income as a percentage of net sales for Norcraft increased from 7.9% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 9.5% for fiscal 2005.

As described above, effective January 1, 2005, Norcraft changed its vacation policy. Under the old policy, employees were advanced the full annual allowable number of vacation hours that they would earn that year on January 1. These hours had to be used by the end of the year as any unused hours could not be carried forward to the following year. Under the new policy, one-half of the annual allowable number of vacation hours will be advanced as of January 1, 2005. The remaining half will be earned on a pro-rata basis over the remainder of the year. Any unused hours at December 31, 2005 can be carried forward into the following year, up to 150% of each employee’s annual allowable vacation hours. Beginning in 2006, 40 hours will be advanced to each employee at the beginning of the year. As a result of this policy change, Norcraft reduced its employee vacation accrual by approximately $1.7 million as of January 1, 2005 and reduced vacation expense by $1.3 million in cost of sales and $0.4 million in selling, general and administrative expenses in 2005.

Year Ended December 31, 2004 Compared with Pro Forma Year Ended December 31, 2003

Net Sales. Net sales increased by $73.6 million, or 28.7%, from $256.7 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to $330.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2004. Of the overall increase in net sales, nearly two-thirds was attributable to strong growth in new product introductions of Mid Continent’s Signature product line and a general increase in our active customer base. Secondarily, increased sales of UltraCraft’s Destiny and Vision lines contributed nearly a fifth of the increase in net sales. The remaining increase in net sales was largely due to an increase in StarMark sales.

Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased by $54.7 million, or 31.7%, from $172.7 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to $227.4 million for same period of 2004. The increase was primarily attributable to our increased sales volume. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales increased from 67.3% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to 68.9% for the same period of 2004.

Gross Profit. Gross profit increased by $18.9 million, or 22.5%, from $83.9 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to $102.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2004. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased from 32.7% for the year ended December 31, 2003 to 31.1% for 2004. While gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased, there were offsetting factors contributing. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was positively impacted by increased leverage of fixed overhead costs over increased sales. However, gross profit as a percentage of sales was negatively impacted by increased material costs experienced during the year ended December 31, 2004, and decreased labor efficiencies.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $6.4 million, or 12.4%, from $51.8 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to $58.2 million for the same period of 2004. Selling, general and administrative expenses were higher than the prior-year period primarily because of increased sales and marketing expense to generate new customers, market our new products, and support our increased sales volume. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from 20.2% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to 17.6% for the same period of 2004.

Other Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Other operating expenses were $4.1 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003. This was a one-time termination charge related to the Yucca, AZ distribution center, which was subsequently disposed of in the same period. There were no other operating expenses during fiscal 2004.

Income from Operations. Income from operations increased by $16.6 million, or 59.3%, from $28.0 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to $44.6 million for 2004. The increase in income from operations was a result of factors described above, including the increase in net sales and gross profit which outpaced the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses. Additionally, the prior-year period included a one-time lease termination charge of $4.1 million. Income from operations as a percentage of net sales increased from 10.9% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to 13.5% for fiscal 2004.

Interest, Amortization of Deferred Financing fees, and Other Expenses. Holdings’ consolidated interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, and other expenses decreased $6.0 million, or 22.0%, from $27.5 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to $21.5 million for fiscal 2004. The decrease was largely attributable to a decrease in interest expense of $5.1 million from decreased indebtedness. Interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, and other expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from 10.7% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to 6.5% for fiscal 2004.

Interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, and other expenses for Norcraft decreased $0.7 million, or 3.6%, from $19.1 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to $18.4 million for fiscal 2004. The decrease was largely attributable to a decrease in amortization of deferred financing fees due to our accelerated method of amortization. Interest, amortization of deferred financing fees, and other expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from 7.4% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to 5.6% for fiscal 2004.

 

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Net Income. Holdings’ net income increased by $22.6 million, or 4,895.0%, from $0.5 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 compared with $23.1 million for fiscal 2004, for the reasons described above. Net income as a percentage of net sales for Holdings increased from 0.2% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to 7.0% for 2004.

Norcraft’s net income increased by $17.3 million, or 194.3%, from $8.9 million for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003, compared with $26.2 million for fiscal 2004, for the reasons described above. Net income as a percentage of net sales for Norcraft increased from 3.5% for the pro forma year ended December 31, 2003 to 7.9% for fiscal 2004.

Predecessor Company for the Period January 1, 2003 through October 20, 2003

Net sales were $203.9 million and cost of sales was $135.9 million for the predecessor period from January 1, 2003 through October 20, 2003. Gross profit was $68.0 million for the same period. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $37.7 million for the predecessor period. Income from operations was $26.1 million for the same period. Interest, amortization of deferred financing fees and other expenses were $2.3 million for the predecessor period and net income was $23.8 million for the same period.

Successor Company for the Period October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

Net sales were $52.8 million and cost of sales was $36.3 million for the successor period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003. Gross profit was $16.4 million for the same period. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $10.2 million for the successor period. Income from operations was $6.3 million for the same period. Interest, amortization of deferred financing fees and other expenses were $4.2 million for the successor period and net income was $2.1 million for the same period. Interest expense as a percentage of net sales increased in the successor period as compared to the predecessor period as a result of the financing done as a part of the Acquisition. Net income as a percentage of net sales decreased in the successor period as a result of increased interest expense associated with debt incurred in connection with the Acquisition.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary cash needs are working capital, capital expenditures, display cabinets, tax distributions, and debt service. We finance these cash requirements through internally-generated cash flow and funds borrowed under our credit facility. Since the Acquisition, these borrowings consist of the borrowings under the revolving credit facility that is part our senior credit facility which was effective with the Acquisition and is described below.

Cash provided by operating activities was $53.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared with $27.2 million for fiscal 2004, an increase of $26.0 million. The increase was primarily due to the increase in net income of $6.5 million coupled with an increase in accreted interest borrowings on senior notes of $5.4 million. Increased amortization in 2005 of $1.4 million of deferred financing costs, and $1.1 million of display cabinets also contributed to the increased operating cash flow over 2004. This was complimented by the change in operating assets of $6.9 million and the change in operating liabilities of $4.0 million.

Cash used in investing activities was $12.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared to $12.3 million for fiscal 2004, an increase of $0.4 million. Capital expenditures were $6.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2005 compared to $7.0 million during fiscal 2004, a decrease of $0.9 million. Additionally, expenditures for display cabinets were $6.7 million and $5.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2005 and fiscal 2004, respectively.

Cash used in financing activities was $40.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared with $16.7 million in fiscal 2004, an increase of $23.5 million. This increase was primarily due to payments on the term loan made by Norcraft during fiscal 2005 of $30.5 million, as compared to $14.5 million in fiscal 2004, or an increase of $16.0 million. Other cash used in financing activities includes tax distributions of $9.9 million in 2005, compared to $1.7 million during 2004, an increase of $8.2 million. Lastly, cash used to repurchase members interest was $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, compared to $0.5 million in fiscal 2005, an increase of $1.4 million.

Norcraft’s senior credit facility consists of a $25.0 million revolving credit facility and a $45.0 million term loan facility. Availability of funds under the revolving credit facility has been reduced by $5.0 million as a result of the issuance of a letter of credit. The borrowings under the revolving credit facility are available until its maturity to fund Norcraft’s working capital requirements, capital expenditures and other general corporate needs. The revolving credit facility matures on

 

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October 21, 2008 and has no scheduled amortization or commitment reductions. The term loan facility matures on October 21, 2009 and has quarterly scheduled amortization, which began March 31, 2004. Norcraft’s term loan facility currently bears interest at LIBOR plus 3.00%, and its revolving credit facility currently bears interest at LIBOR plus 2.00%. During 2005, Norcraft made early payments against the term loan as cash was available throughout the year, and paid the term loan requirements in full prior to December 31, 2005. The applicable margin percentage under the revolving loan facility is subject to adjustments based on the ratio of Norcraft’s total indebtedness to our consolidated EBITDA. Additionally, on the last day of each calendar quarter, Norcraft is required to pay each lender a 0.375% per annum commitment fee in respect of any unused commitments of such lender under the revolving loan facility subject to adjustment in a manner similar to the adjustment for the applicable margin for the revolving credit facility. In addition, Norcraft is required to make annual mandatory prepayments of the term loan under its senior credit facility in an amount equal to 50% of excess cash flow (as defined in the senior credit facility). No amounts were outstanding on the term loan or the revolver as of December 31, 2005.

The senior credit facility contains covenants, which, among other things, limit: (i) additional indebtedness; (ii) dividends; (iii) capital expenditures and (iv) acquisitions, mergers and consolidations. The facility also contains certain financial covenants, including maximum leverage ratio, minimum interest coverage ratio and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. Norcraft was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2005. Indebtedness under the senior credit facility is secured by substantially all of Norcraft’s assets, including its real and personal property, inventory, accounts receivable, intellectual property and other intangibles. In addition, the senior credit facility is guaranteed by its direct parent, Norcraft Intermediate Holdings, L.P., and secured by its assets (including Norcraft equity interests), as well as guaranteed by and secured by the equity interests and substantially all of the assets of our current and, if any, future subsidiaries, with certain exceptions.

On October 21, 2003, concurrent with the Acquisition, an offering of $150 million, 9% senior subordinated notes (the “Senior Subordinated Notes”) due in 2011 was completed by Norcraft Companies, L.P. and Norcraft Finance Corporation, co-issuers. Interest payments are required semiannually on May 1 and November 1, and began on May 1, 2004. The Senior Subordinated Notes are subordinated to all existing and future senior debt, including indebtedness under the senior credit facility.

Subsequent to November 1, 2007, the Company has the option to redeem the notes, in whole or part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a premium declining ratably to par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. At any time prior to November 1, 2006, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes with the proceeds of qualified equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 109% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

If the Company experiences a change of control prior to November 1, 2007, they may redeem all, but not less than all, of the Senior Subordinated Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-whole premium as defined.

If the Company experiences a change of control subsequent to November 1, 2007, it may be required to offer to purchase the Senior Subordinated Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Additionally, the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes limit the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, make acquisitions, make other investments, pay dividends and make various other payments. The terms also include cross-default provisions. The Company was in compliance with these covenants at December 31, 2005.

On August 17, 2004 Holdings and Norcraft Capital Corp., a 100% owned finance subsidiary of Holdings issued, on a joint and several basis, $118.0 million aggregate principal amount at maturity ($80.3 million gross proceeds) of 9 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2012 (the “Senior Notes”). The net proceeds of this offering were used to make a distribution to Holdings’ limited partners. Norcraft Capital Corp. was formed on August 12, 2004 and has no operations. Interest accrues on the Senior Notes in the form of an increase in the accreted value of the note prior to September 1, 2008. Thereafter, cash interest on the Senior Notes will accrue and be payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing March 1, 2009 at a rate of 9 3/4% per annum. Holdings has no independent operating assets or liabilities other than its investment in Norcraft.

At any time on or after September 1, 2008, Holdings may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a premium, declining ratably to par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. At any time on or prior to September 1, 2007, Holdings’ may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate accreted value of the Senior Notes with the proceeds of qualified equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 109.75% of the accreted value.

 

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If Holdings experiences a change in control prior to September 1, 2008, it may redeem all, but not less than all, of the Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the accreted value plus a make-whole premium as defined.

If Holdings experiences a change in control prior to September 1, 2008, it may be required to offer to purchase the Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the accreted value plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Additionally, the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Notes limit Holdings’ ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, make acquisitions, make other investments, pay dividends and make various other payments. The terms also include cross-default provisions. As of December 31, 2005, Holdings was in compliance with all such provisions.

We anticipate that the funds generated by operations and funds available under the revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet working capital requirements, make required member tax distributions, and to finance capital expenditures over the next several years. There can be no assurance, however, that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, that anticipated net sales growth and operating improvements will be realized or that future borrowings will be available under our senior credit facility in an amount sufficient to enable us to service our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs.

IMPACT OF THE ACQUISITION

As a result of the Acquisition, our assets and liabilities were adjusted to their fair value to the extent of the approximately 97.7% change of ownership as of the closing. We also increased our aggregate borrowings in connection with the Acquisition. Accordingly, our depreciation, amortization and interest expenses are and will continue to be higher since the Acquisition. The total purchase price over the fair value of our identifiable tangible and intangible assets at the closing was allocated to goodwill and is subject to periodic (at least annually) impairment review. This allocation resulted in goodwill of $148.5 million. Due to the structure of the Acquisition, some of Holdings’ equity holders, representing approximately 95.8% of total ownership, will be able to deduct for tax purposes, over 15 years, the related goodwill and certain identifiable intangible assets resulting from the new cost basis of our business.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

The following is a summary of our contractual cash obligations as of December 31, 2005, including payments to be made pursuant to the management and monitoring agreement, but excluding borrowings and repayments of revolving loans under our senior credit facility:

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.
Contractual Obligations    Total    Less
Than
1 year
   1-2 years    3-5 years    After
5 Years
     (in millions)

Operating leases

   6.1    1.9    3.1    1.1    —  

Senior Subordinated Notes (1)

   227.6    13.5    27.0    187.1    —  

Senior Discount Notes (1)

   164.0    —      —      34.5    129.5

Management fees (2)

   7.0    1.0    2.0    3.0    1.0
                        

Total contractual cash obligations

   404.7    16.4    32.1    225.7    130.5
                        
     Norcraft Companies, L.P.
Contractual Obligations    Total    Less
Than
1 year
   1-2 years    3-5 years    After
5 Years
     (in millions)

Operating leases

   6.1    1.9    3.1    1.1    —  

Senior Subordinated Notes (1)

   227.6    13.5    27.0    187.1    —  

Management fees (2)

   7.0    1.0    2.0    3.0    1.0
                        

Total contractual cash obligations

   240.7    16.4    32.1    191.2    1.0
                        

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(2) In connection with the Acquisition, we entered into a management and monitoring agreement with affiliates of each of SKM Equity Fund III, L.P. and Trimaran Fund II, L.L.C. Pursuant to the management and monitoring agreement, we will pay such affiliate entities an aggregate annual fee of $1.0 million for so long as they maintain certain levels of equity ownership in our parent.

Taxes; Distributions to our Limited Partners

We are a limited partnership. As such, our income is allocated to our limited partners for inclusion in their respective tax returns. Accordingly, no liability or provision for federal income taxes and deferred income taxes attributable to our operations are included in our financial statements. We are subject to various state and local taxes which are immaterial.

Norcraft’s senior credit facility and the indentures governing the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior Discount Notes, respectively, permit Norcraft, subject to certain thresholds, to make distributions to Holdings to permit it to make further distributions to its equity holders to pay taxes on our net income allocated to them. Tax distributions for the year ended December 31, 2005 were $9.9 million.

Inflation; Seasonality

Our cost of sales is subject to inflationary pressures and price fluctuations of the raw materials we use. We have generally been able over time to recover the effects of inflation and price fluctuations through sales price increases.

Our sales have historically been moderately seasonal and have been strongest in April through October.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures of Market Risk

As of December 31, 2005, we had a $25.0 million revolving credit facility which has a variable rate of interest and has the potential to expose us to fluctuations in the interest rate market. Available funds from the credit facility are reduced by an outstanding letter of credit of $5.0 million at December 31, 2005. As of December 31, 2005, there were no borrowings under this facility. We have no interest rate swap agreements.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

The financial statements required by this item are set forth starting on page F-1 and the related financial schedule is set forth on page S-1.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Holdings’ management, under the supervision of and with the participation of Holdings’ Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of Holdings’ disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Based on their evaluation, management concluded Holdings’ disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2005 to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports management files or submits with the Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We previously reported that a material weakness existed in Holdings’ internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.

 

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Holdings did not maintain effective control over financial reporting to ensure members’ equity was accurately presented for redeemable units or that the accounting treatment related to redeemable units was appropriately reviewed to ensure compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The transaction related to these redeemable units was non-routine in nature. Specifically, Holdings did not have adequate controls over the classification of certain partnership units subject to put request nor the proper evaluation of the relevant accounting literature related to such units. This control deficiency resulted in a restatement of Holdings’ 2004 annual consolidated financial statements, as well as Holdings’ interim consolidated financial statements for the quarters ended September 30, 2004 and March 31, 2005. Additionally, this control deficiency could have resulted in a misstatement of members’ equity that would have resulted in a material misstatement to the annual or interim consolidated financial statements that would have not be prevented or detected. Accordingly, management determined that this control deficiency constituted a material weakness.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2005, in connection with our remediation plan, management: (i) identified the control objectives that resulted in the material weakness being eliminated; (ii) obtained sufficient evidence of the design and operating effectiveness of the new controls, and (iii) determined the new controls have been in effect for a sufficient period of time to permit the assessment of their design and operating effectiveness. Specifically, in connection with our remediation plan, both the Chief Financial Officer and the Controller of Holdings’ have evaluated EITF D-98: Classification and Measurement of Redeemable Securities and other relevant accounting literature. The objective of this evaluation was to ensure management possessed an adequate understanding of the presentation and disclosure requirements for members’ equity related to non-routine transactions. In connection with the completion of our remediation plan, as of December 31, 2005, management has determined that the remediated controls were effectively designed and have demonstrated effective operation for a sufficient period of time to enable management to conclude the material weakness has been remediated.

Other than the remediation of the material weakness described above, there were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2005 that materially affected, or were reasonably likely to materially affect internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information

None.

PART III

Item 10. Board of Managers and Executive Officers

Norcraft GP, L.L.C. is the general partner of both Norcraft and Holdings. The following table sets forth information about the members of the board of managers of our general partner and our executive officers:

 

Name

   Age    Position(s)

Mark Buller

   41    President, Chief Executive Officer and Manager

Kurt Wanninger

   45    President, Mid Continent

David Romeo

   46    Chief Executive Officer, UltraCraft

Simon Solomon

   53    President, UltraCraft

John Swedeen

   55    President, StarMark

Leigh Ginter

   40    Chief Financial Officer

Herb Buller

   64    Chairman of the Board of Managers

Jay Bloom

   50    Manager

David Kim

   39    Manager

Michael Maselli

   46    Manager

Christopher Reilly

   43    Manager

Sean Britain

   30    Manager

 

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Set forth below is a brief description of the business experience of each of the members of the board of managers of our general partner and our executive officers.

Mark Buller became our chief executive officer and a member of our general partner’s board of managers upon consummation of the Acquisition. Mr. Buller has over 18 years of experience in the cabinetry industry and has been a chief executive officer or division president of a cabinet manufacturer during the past eight years. From 1987 to 1996, Mr. Buller served in various management positions at Kitchen Craft Cabinets, a Canadian cabinetry maker. From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Buller was president of Kitchen Craft and following its acquisition by Omega Cabinets, Ltd., Mr. Buller continued as president of Kitchen Craft from 1999 to 2000. Mr. Buller was appointed chief executive officer of Omega in 2000 and remained in that position until 2002, leaving Omega after it was sold to Fortune Brands, Inc. for approximately $538.0 million.

Kurt Wanninger became president of our Mid Continent division in January of 2006. Mr. Wanninger has over 26 years of manufacturing industry experience, including over 7 years with MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. While at MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc., Mr. Wanninger served as the executive vice president of operations. His responsibilities included the supply chain for this $2.0 billion organization, leading 16 plants and 7,500 employees, producing 30,000 kitchens per day. Prior to Mr. Wanninger’s kitchen cabinet experience, he worked for Electrolux as the general manager of the Poulan Weedeater Division supporting $600.0 million in annual revenue producing gas weedeaters, chain saws and leaf blowers. Prior to joining Electrolux, Mr. Wanninger spent 17 years at a tier one supplier to the automotive industry holding varies operational positions. Mr. Wanninger received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Bellevue University and an associate’s degree from Iowa Western in operations management.

Dave Romeo became chief executive officer of UltraCraft Cabinetry division in March of 2006. Mr. Romeo has over 25 years of manufacturing industry experience, including 3 years as President of Omega Cabinetry, a division of the former Omega LTD Group which was successfully sold to Fortune Brands, Inc for approximately $538.0 million. Mr. Romeo led the successful turnaround of Omega and in 3 years time grew sales from $80.0 million to over $140.0 million with significantly improved profitability. Prior to Omega, Mr. Romeo enjoyed a diverse 17 year career with Schneider North America/Square D Company, a $3.0 billion market leader of electrical distribution and industrial control, and held senior management positions including: vice president/controller; vice president of operations, with responsibility for 12 manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, Mexico, and Ireland; and director of marketing. Mr. Romeo received a bachelor’s degree in accountancy from Northeastern Missouri State University.

Simon Solomon joined our company in June 2000 when we purchased UltraCraft. Mr. Solomon has been in his current role as the president of UltraCraft for over 12 years and has over 27 years total experience in the building industry. Prior to joining UltraCraft, Mr. Solomon worked in a variety of sales positions at Thomasville Furniture, his latest being general manager of its Armstrong Furniture division, and also served as senior vice president of sales and marketing at Lineage Home Furnishings, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation. Mr. Solomon received a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from the University of Pittsburgh and a master’s degree in international management from the American Graduate School of International Management.

John Swedeen joined our company in 2002 when we purchased StarMark. Mr. Swedeen has been in his current role as the president of StarMark since 1998. Prior to joining StarMark, he served as vice president of sales and marketing for Weiser Lock, a subsidiary of Masco Corporation. Prior to joining Masco, he served in various capacities for Ingersoll-Rand Company, most recently as vice president of marketing for its Architectural Hardware Group. Mr. Swedeen received a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Georgia State University and completed an executive education program at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Leigh Ginter joined our company in December 1997 as corporate controller and became our chief financial officer upon consummation of the Acquisition. In October 2001, he was appointed our vice president and controller, responsible for overseeing the finances of all of our business divisions as well as monitoring our overall financial performance. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Ginter spent five years as controller for Beckman Produce, an $80 million wholesale produce distributor in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Ginter began his career at Lampert Lumber, serving in a variety of accounting positions during his five years with the company. Mr. Ginter received a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Metropolitan University.

 

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Herb Buller joined our company as chairman of our general partner’s board of managers upon the consummation of the Acquisition. Prior to joining our company, Mr. Buller founded Kitchen Craft Cabinets, a Canadian cabinetry maker, in 1971. Mr. Buller served as chief executive officer of Kitchen Craft until December 2002. Mr. Buller received a bachelor’s degree and a certificate of education from University of Manitoba. He is on the advisory board of Palliser Furniture, and serves on the board of Teen Challenge and Family Life Network.

Jay Bloom joined our company as a member of our general partner’s board of managers upon consummation of the Acquisition. Mr. Bloom is a founder and managing partner of Trimaran Fund Management L.L.C. He is also a vice-chairman and member of the board of directors of CIBC World Markets Corp., co-head of the CIBC Argosy Merchant Banking Funds and a member of CIBC’s Executive Board and U.S. Management Committee. Prior to joining CIBC in 1995, Mr. Bloom was a founder and managing director of the Argosy Group L.P. Mr. Bloom received a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in business administration from Cornell University and a juris doctor from Columbia University School of Law. Mr. Bloom currently serves on the board of directors of IASIS Healthcare Corporation, JAC Holdings International, Inc., Lancer Industries, Inc. NSP Holdings, LLC, PrimeCo Wireless Communications, LLC and Transportation Technologies Industries, Inc.

David Kim joined our company as a member of our general partner’s board of managers upon the consummation of the Acquisition. Mr. Kim is currently a partner at Apax Partners, L.P. and was involved in Apax Partners’ investments in Contech Construction Products, Empire Pacific Windows, Tommy Bahama and RSI Home Products. Before joining Saunders, Karp & Megrue, LLC, the predecessor to Apax Partners, in March 2000, Mr. Kim was a principal with Butler Capital Corporation, a middle market private equity firm. While there, Mr. Kim was involved in Butler Capital’s investments in Omega Cabinets, Ltd., Contech Construction Products and the Beckley-Cardy Group. Prior to Butler Capital, Mr. Kim graduated from the U.S. Army Airborne and Ranger schools and served as an artillery officer. Mr. Kim received a bachelor’s degree, with honors, from West Point and a master’s degree in business administration from Harvard Business School. Mr. Kim currently serves as a member of the boards of Contech Construction Products and Empire Pacific Windows.

Michael Maselli joined our company as a member of our general partner’s board of managers upon consummation of the Acquisition. Mr. Maselli is a managing director of Trimaran Fund Management, L.L.C. Before joining Trimaran in February 2003, Mr. Maselli worked in the Corporate and Leverage Finance Groups of CIBC World Markets. Prior to joining CIBC in 1997, Mr. Maselli served as a managing director in Bear Stearns’ corporate finance group and, prior to that, as a vice president at Kidder Peabody. Mr. Maselli received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Colorado and a master’s degree in business administration, with distinction, from The A.B. Freeman School at Tulane University.

Christopher Reilly joined our company as a member of our general partner’s board of managers upon consummation of the Acquisition. Mr. Reilly is currently a partner at Apax Partners, L.P. Before joining Saunders, Karp & Megrue, LLC, the predecessor to Apax Partners, in 1990, Mr. Reilly served in the Merchant Banking and Finance, Administration and Operations Departments of Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Mr. Reilly spent two years at Bankers Trust. Mr. Reilly received a bachelor’s degree from Providence College and a master’s degree in business administration from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business. Mr. Reilly serves as a member on the boards of Accessory Network Group, Advanced Homecare Management, Comark, Inc., S. B. Restaurant Co., Hartford Computer Group, Performance, Inc., and Wilshire Pies.

Sean Britain joined our company as a member of our general partner’s board of managers in November 2005. Mr. Britain is currently a vice president at Apax Partners, L.P. Before joining Saunders, Karp & Megrue, LLC, the predecessor to Apax Partners, in 2000, Mr. Britain worked at First Union Securities as an associate in the Private Equity Coverage Group and a financial analyst in the Leveraged Capital Group. Mr. Britain received a bachelor’s degree in business from Wake Forest University. Mr. Britain currently serves as a member on the boards of Bob’s Discount Furniture and Empire Pacific Windows.

Other than with respect to Herb Buller and Mark Buller, who are father and son, respectively, there are no family relationships among members of our general partner’s board of managers and our executive officers.

 

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Audit Committee

The board of managers of Norcraft GP has a separately designated standing audit committee established in accordance with Section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). The members of the audit committee are Christopher Reilly, David Kim, and Michael Maselli.

The board of managers of Norcraft GP has determined that none of its members who serve on the audit committee of the board of managers of Norcraft GP is an “audit committee financial expert” as that term is defined by SEC rules. The board of managers of Norcraft GP has determined, however, that the absence from its audit committee of a person who would qualify as an audit committee financial expert does not impair the ability of its audit committee to provide effective oversight of the Company’s external financial reporting and internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, the board of managers of Norcraft GP does not intend to add a person to its membership solely for the purpose of adding an audit committee financial expert. In reaching its determination that the members of the audit committee, as it is presently constituted, have sufficient knowledge and experience to exercise effective oversight without the addition of an audit committee financial expert, the board of managers of Norcraft GP considered the knowledge gained by the current members of the audit committee in connection with their prior experience.

Code of Ethics

We have adopted a code of business conduct and ethics for managers, officers (including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer) and employees, known as the “Code of Business Ethics and Conduct”. The Code of Business Ethics and Conduct is available on our website at http://www.norcraftcompanies.com. Interested parties may request a free copy of the Code of Conduct from:

Norcraft Companies, L.P.

3020 Denmark Avenue, Suite 100

Eagan, MN 55121

Phone: (651)234-3300

Fax: (651)234-3398

E-mail: leigh.ginter@norcraftcompanies.com

Corporate Governance

Our general partner’s board of managers manages our business and affairs as provided by its limited liability company agreement and conducts its business through meetings of the board of managers. Pursuant to the general partner’s limited liability company agreement, each of the representatives of Apax Partners who sit on our general partner’s board of managers, Mr. Reilly, Mr. Kim and Mr. Britain, are each entitled to cast 2.5 votes with respect to each matter which is submitted to a vote before our general partner’s board of managers. Trimaran is entitled to designate two managers, and an entity associated with our Chief Executive Officer, Mark Buller is entitled to designate two managers, each of which will have one vote. As a result, the managers appointed by Apax Partners investors together hold a majority of the votes to be cast on each matter submitted to a vote before our general partner’s board of managers. See “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions—Arrangements with Our Investors.”

Manager Compensation

The members of our general partner’s board of managers are not separately compensated for their services as a manager, other than reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with rendering such services.

 

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Item 11. Executive Compensation

Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets forth compensation information for each person who served as our Chief Executive Officer during 2005 and our four other executive officers who were the most highly compensated for the year ended December 31, 2005. We refer to these individuals collectively as our “named executive officers.”

 

     Annual Compensation    All Other Compensation
     Fiscal
Year
   Salary ($)     Bonus ($)    Other ($)    Class B
Units (1)
   Class C
Units (1)
   Class D
Units (2)

Mark Buller (3)

                   

Chief Executive Officer

   2005    300,000     162,045    —      —      —      —  
   2004    300,000     205,656    —      —      —      —  
   2003    59,178 (4)   —      —      —      —      2,903,658

Leigh Ginter

                   

Chief Financial Officer

   2005    148,592     59,059    —      —      —      —  
   2004    132,558     65,526    —      —      —      —  
   2003    119,423     213,254    —      350,000    350,000    276,233

John Swedeen

                   

President, StarMark

   2005    227,072     331,689    —      —      —      —  
   2004    220,458     221,428    —      —      —      —  
   2003    223,041     179,024    —      200,000    200,000    257,872

Simon Solomon

                   

President, UltraCraft

   2005    257,300     76,689    —      —      —      —  
   2004    251,219     109,431    —      —      —      —  
   2003    242,410     454,612    —      200,000    200,000    653,587

David Van Horne (5)

                   

Former President,

   2005    215,000 (6)   —      —      —      —      —  

Mid Continent

   2004    212,692     105,138    —      —      —      —  
   2003    207,692     370,876    —      600,000    600,000    726,208

(1) Represents Class B Units and Class C Units of Holdings received in lieu of cash payments owed under prior employment arrangements pursuant to deferred equity compensation agreements entered into in connection with the Acquisition. Mr. Solomon forwent a $200,000 cash bonus in exchange for 200,000 Class B Units and the right to receive contingent upon certain corporate events, 200,000 Class C Units of Holdings. Mr. Swedeen forwent a 200,000 cash bonus in exchange for 200,000 Class B Units and the right to receive contingent upon certain corporate events, 200,000 Class C Units of Holdings. Mr. Van Horne forwent a $600,000 cash bonus in exchange for 600,000 Class B Units and the right to receive contingent upon certain corporate events, 600,000 Class C Units of Holdings.
(2) Represents Class D Units of Holdings granted to, but not yet fully vested, our executive officers in connection with the Acquisition. All Class D units granted remain subject to time and performance-based vesting.
(3) Mark Buller became our Chief Executive Officer effective October 21, 2003.
(4) Represents Mr. Buller’s salary since becoming our Chief Executive Officer on October 21, 2003. Mr. Buller’s annual salary is $300,000.
(5) David Van Horne resigned as president of the Mid Continent division effective June 16, 2005. Kurt Wanninger became the president of the Mid Continent division effective January 9, 2006.
(6) Represents Mr. Van Horne’s salary from January 1, 2005 until separation in June 2005, plus severance payments.

 

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EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

Mark Buller

Mark Buller entered into an employment agreement with Holdings on October 21, 2003. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Buller will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of our company for a three-year term, which extends automatically for successive one-year terms, subject to termination upon notice. Pursuant to this agreement, Mr. Buller is entitled to receive a base salary of $300,000 per year, annual cash bonuses based on our financial performance, and specified customary employment-related benefits.

If we terminate Mr. Buller’s employment without cause, or if he resigns for good reason, he will receive his base salary for the remainder of the term of his employment or for eighteen months from the date of termination, whichever is longer. He will also be entitled to receive a pro-rated portion of the annual bonus he would have received for the year of his termination. Mr. Buller has agreed not to compete with us for the two-year period following the end of his employment with us, regardless of the reason for his termination.

Other Senior Managers

Each of Simon Solomon, John Swedeen, Leigh Ginter and David Van Horne entered into employment agreements with us, which became effective simultaneously with the closing of the Acquisition. Mr. Van Horne was paid in accordance with this agreement upon his separation in June 2005. Kurt Wanninger entered into an employment agreement with us, which became effective upon his date of hire on January 9, 2006. David Romeo entered into an employment agreement with us, which became effective upon his date of hire on March 13, 2006. Annual bonuses for these individuals are paid pursuant to bonus plans approved by our general partner’s board of managers and are tied to our financial performance.

Each of these senior managers has agreed not to compete with us following his termination until the date of his last severance payment and not to solicit our employees to leave our company in the year following the termination of such senior manager’s employment.

Amended and Restated Management Incentive Plan

We adopted an Amended and Restated Management Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the incentive plan. The incentive plan provides for the grants of incentive Class D membership units to selected employees and other persons providing services for us. The purposes of the incentive plan are to attract and retain the best available personnel, provide additional incentives to our employees and promote the success of our business.

The compensation committee of the Board of Managers of Norcraft GP administers the incentive plan. The administrator has the sole discretion to grant options to employees and to determine the awards and incentive units granted under the plan. Incentive units may not be transferred other than in accordance with the agreement of limited partnership of Holdings.

The incentive plan will terminate in October 2013, but the Board of Managers of Norcraft GP may terminate the incentive plan at any time in its sole discretion. The Board of Managers of Norcraft GP may amend the incentive plan subject to limited restrictions.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

All of Norcraft’s outstanding limited partnership units are held by Norcraft Intermediate Holdings, L.P., which is in turn held entirely by Holdings. Norcraft GP is the general partner of both Norcraft and Holdings., Norcraft GP does not hold any equity interest in Norcraft or Holdings, but, as a general partner of each entity, it controls both entities. The members of our general partner are SKM Norcraft Corp., Trimaran Cabinet Corp. and HMB Norcraft Corp.

 

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The following table provides certain information as of December 31, 2005 with respect to the beneficial ownership of the limited partnership interests of Holdings by (i) each holder known by us who beneficially owns 5% or more of the outstanding limited partnership units of Holdings, (ii) each of the members of the board of managers of the general partner of Holdings, (iii) each of our named executive officers, and (iv) all of the members of the board of managers of Norcraft GP and our executive officers as a group. Unless otherwise indicated in a footnote, the business address of each person is our corporate address.

 

Name of Partner

   Class A
Units (1)
    Percentage
Ownership
Interest
Class A
    Class B
Units (2)
    Percentage
Ownership
Interest
Class B
    Class D
Units (3)
    Percentage
Ownership
Interest
Class D
 

Norcraft GP, L.L.C.

   —   (4)   —       —   (4)   —       —   (4)   —    

SKM Norcraft Corp.(5)

   75,950,957     56.2 %   —       —       —       —    

Trimaran Cabinet Corp.(6)

   37,975,478     28.1 %   —       —       —       —    

Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C.(7)

   15,500,000     11.5 %   —       —       —       —    

Mark Buller

   —    (8)   —       —       —       2,903,658 (9)   66.2 %

Simon Solomon

   2,035,025     1.5 %   200,000     12.0 %   653,587     14.9 %

John Swedeen

   472,000       *   200,000     12.0 %   257,872     5.9 %

Leigh Ginter

   171,633       *   350,000     21.0  %   276,233     6.3 %

Christopher Reilly

   —   (10)   —       —       —       —       —    

David Kim

   —   (11)   —       —       —       —       —    

Sean Britain

   —              

Jay Bloom

   —   (12)   —       —       —       —       —    

Michael Maselli

   —       —       —       —       —       —    

Herb Buller

   —   (13)   —       —       —       —       —    

All managers and executive officers as a group, including the 10 persons listed here.

   2,678,658 (14)   2.0 %   750,000     45.0  %   4,091,350     93.3  %

* Represents less than 1%.
(1) Class A limited partnership units are fully paid non-voting units of Holdings. These units, together with the other limited partnership units described below, are entitled to receive all assets available for distribution upon liquidation. The holders of Class A units are entitled to receive distributions of their allocated percentages of our taxable net income to make tax payments.
(2) The holder of a Class B unit is also entitled to receive, contingent upon certain corporate events, a number of Class C units equal to the number of Class B units held by the holder. The combination of the outstanding Class B units and the contingent right provided by the Class C units provides rights and privileges consistent with that of a Class A unit holder. Consequently, all Class B and Class C units have been granted concurrently and as such these units have the equivalent rights and privileges of Class A units.
(3) Class D incentive units are “profits interests” issued pursuant to Holdings’ incentive plan. These units receive tax distributions based on our net income allocated to them. Vested Class D incentive units are convertible into Class A units at a price equal to the fair market value of a Class A unit at the time of the grant of the Class D incentive unit. As of December 31, 2005, 40% of these units were vested.
(4) Norcraft GP does not hold any equity interest in Norcraft or Holdings, but as general partner of each entity, controls both Norcraft and Holdings. Norcraft GP is controlled by its board of managers which is comprised of Christopher Reilly, David Kim, Sean Britain, Michael Maselli, Jay Bloom, Mark Buller and Herb Buller.
(5) SKM Equity Fund III, L.P. is the controlling shareholder of SKM Norcraft Corp. SKM Equity Fund III, L.P. is controlled by its general partner, SKM Partners, L.L.C., which is in turn controlled by its board of managers. SKM Partners, L.L.C.’s board of managers is comprised of Allan Karp and John Megrue.
(6) The shareholders of Trimaran Cabinet Corp. are Trimaran Fund II, L.L.C., Trimaran Parallel Fund II, L.P., Trimaran Capital, L.L.C., CIBC Employee Private Equity Partners and CIBC MB Inc. Each of these shareholders has given a proxy of its voting rights in Trimaran Cabinet Corp. to Trimaran Fund Management, L.L.C. Trimaran Fund Management, L.L.C. is controlled by its managing members who are Jay R. Bloom, Andrew R. Heyer and Dean C. Kehler.

 

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(7) Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. is controlled by Mr. Mark Buller and Mr. Herbert Buller, both of whom are members.
(8) Does not include 15,500,000 limited partnership units owned by Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. Mr. Buller, as a member and manager of Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C., may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. Mr. Buller disclaims ownership of such shares.
(9) Mr. Mark Buller holds all of his Class D incentive units through MEB Norcraft, L.L.C., of which he is the sole member.
(10) Does not include 75,950,957 limited partnership units owned by SKM Norcraft Corp. Mr. Reilly as a partner of the general partner of the majority shareholder of SKM Norcraft Corp. may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by SKM Norcraft Corp. Mr. Reilly disclaims ownership of such shares.
(11) Does not include 75,950,957 limited partnership units owned by SKM Norcraft Corp. Mr. Kim as a partner of the general partner of the majority shareholder of SKM Norcraft Corp. may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by SKM Norcraft Corp. Mr. Kim disclaims ownership of such shares.
(12) Does not include 37,975,478 limited partnership units owned by Trimaran Cabinet Corp. Mr. Bloom as a partner of the general partner of the majority shareholder of Trimaran Cabinet Corp. may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Trimaran Cabinet Corp. Mr. Bloom disclaims ownership of such shares.
(13) Does not include 15,500,000 limited partnership units owned by Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. Mr. H. Buller, as a member of Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. Mr. H. Buller disclaims ownership of such shares.
(14) Does not include 15,500,000 limited partnership units owned by Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. Mr. Mark Buller as a member and manager of Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. and Mr. Herbert Buller as a member of Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. Both Mr. Mark Buller and Mr. Herbert Buller disclaim ownership of such shares. Also does not include 75,950,957 limited partnership units owned by SKM Norcraft Corp. Mr. Reilly and Mr. Kim, as partners of the general partner of the majority shareholder of SKM Norcraft Corp. may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by SKM Norcraft Corp. Mr. Reilly and Mr. Kim each disclaim ownership of such shares. Also does not include 37,975,478 limited partnership units owned by Trimaran Cabinet Corp. Mr. Bloom, as partner of the general partner of the majority shareholder of Trimaran Cabinet Corp. may be deemed to beneficially own the shares beneficially owned by Trimaran Cabinet Corp. Mr. Bloom disclaims ownership of such shares.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

ARRANGEMENTS WITH OUR INVESTORS

The holders of limited partnership units of Holdings entered into a limited partnership agreement simultaneous with the closing of the Acquisition. The limited partnership agreement contains agreements among the holders of Holdings’ limited partnership units with respect to the transfer of such units, including rights of first offer, tag-along rights, drag-along rights, preemptive rights and registration rights. Units held by our managers and the investors associated with Mark Buller are subject to a right of repurchase by Holdings.

The Apax Partners and Trimaran holders and the Buller holders entered into a limited liability company agreement of Norcraft GP. Pursuant to this limited liability company agreement, each of the representatives of the Apax Partners holders who sit on Norcraft GP’s board of managers, currently Mr. Reilly, Mr. Kim and Mr. Britain, is entitled to cast 2.5 votes with respect to

 

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each matter which is submitted to a vote before Norcraft GP’s board of managers. The Trimaran holders designated two managers, and the Buller holders designated two managers, each of which have one vote. As a result, the managers appointed by the Apax Partners holders together hold a majority of the votes to be cast on each matter submitted to a vote before Norcraft GP’s board of managers. In addition, pursuant to the limited liability company agreement, the Apax Partners and Trimaran holders and the Buller holders have the right to approve various transactions.

Upon completion of the Acquisition, we entered into a management and monitoring agreement with an affiliate of SKM Equity Fund III, L.P. and an affiliate of Trimaran Fund II, L.L.C. pursuant to which such entities provide management and monitoring services to us. These entities receive an aggregate annual management fee of $1.0 million and annual reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with the provision of such services. In 2005, management fees charged to expense was $1.0 million.

ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE BULLER INVESTORS

In connection with their investment, the Buller holders are entitled to a right of first offer to purchase our company upon a decision by Norcraft GP’s board of managers to engage in a sale transaction. Any offer made by the Buller investors pursuant to any exercise of this right is required to be an offer which allows us the time to solicit additional competing offers that we may accept in the event they are at a higher valuation or on such other material terms and conditions more favorable to us than those set forth in the offer made by the Buller holders.

In consideration of their contribution of the Winnipeg facility, the Buller holders are entitled to receive additional cash payments of up to $4.0 million and the right to acquire up to approximately 2,957,068 Class A limited partnership units of Holdings upon a change of control involving a sale by the Apax Partners and Trimaran holders exceeding specified financial hurdles, if our owners following such a change of control elect not to continue Mr. Buller’s employment with us.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The following table presents fees for professional services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for the audit of our annual financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2004 and December 31, 2005, and fees for other services rendered by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP during the respective periods.

 

Type of Fees (dollar amounts in thousands)

   2004    2005

Audit fees (1)

   $ 484    $ 431

Audit Related Fees (2)

     —        —  

Tax fees (3)

     151      242

All other fees (4)

     —        —  

(1) Audit fees consist of services rendered for the audit of the annual financial statements, including required quarterly reviews, statutory and regulatory filings or engagements and services that generally only the independent registered public accounting firm can reasonably be expected to provide.
(2) Audit related fees were for assurance and related services related to employee benefit plans and consultations concerning financial accounting and reporting standards.
(3) Tax fees are for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning.
(4) All other fees are for services other than those in the previous categories.

All decisions regarding selection of independent accounting firms and approval of accounting services and fees are made by our Audit Committee in accordance with the provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and related SEC rules. There are no exceptions to the policy of securing prior approval by our Audit Committee for any service provided by our independent registered public accounting firm.

 

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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

1. Financial Statements. See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements included on Page F-1.

2. Financial Statement Schedule. See Schedule II, which is included on page S-1.

3. List of Exhibits. See Index of Exhibits included on page E-1.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

NORCRAFT HOLDINGS, L.P.
(Registrant)
NORCRAFT COMPANIES, L.P.
(Registrant)

 

/s/ Mark Buller

Mark Buller

  

/s/ Leigh Ginter

Leigh Ginter

President and Chief Executive Officer    Chief Financial Officer
Date: March 31, 2006    Date: March 31, 2006
Signing on behalf of the    Signing on behalf of the
Registrants and as principal officer    Registrants and as principal accounting officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report on Form 10-K has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrants and in the capacities as of this 31st day of March, 2006.

 

/s/ Herbert Buller

 

Herbert Buller

  

Chairman of the Board of Managers of Norcraft GP, L.L.C., the General Partner of the Registrants

/s/ Jay Bloom

 

Jay Bloom

  

Manager of Norcraft GP, L.L.C., the General Partner of the Registrants

/s/ David Kim

 

David Kim

  

Manager of Norcraft GP, L.L.C., the General Partner of the Registrants

/s/ Michael Maselli

 

 

Michael Maselli

  

Manager of Norcraft GP, L.L.C., the General Partner of the Registrants

/s/ Christopher Reilly

 

Christopher Reilly

  

Manager of Norcraft GP, L.L.C., the General Partner of the Registrants

/s/ Sean Britain

 

Sean Britain

  

Manager of Norcraft GP, L.L.C., the General Partner of the Registrants

/s/ Mark Buller

 

Mark Buller

  

President, Chief Executive Officer and Manager of Norcraft GP, L.L.C., the General Partner of the Registrants

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P. (Successor)

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

     Page

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F-2

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004

   F-5

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

   F-6

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

   F-8

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

   F-10

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   F-12

Norcraft Companies, L.P. (Successor)

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

     Page

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F-3

Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2005 and 2004

   F-5

Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

   F-7

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Member’s Equity and Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

   F-9

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

   F-11

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   F-12

Norcraft Companies, LLC (Predecessor)

Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

     Page

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

   F-4

Consolidated Statement of Income for the period from January 1, 2003 through October 20, 2003

   F-7

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the period from January 1, 2003 through October 20, 2003

   F-9

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the period from January 1, 2003 through October 20, 2003

   F-11

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   F-12

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Managers of

Norcraft GP, L.L.C.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Norcraft Holdings, L.P. (“Successor Company”) as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under item 15(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

March 24, 2006

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Managers of

Norcraft GP, L.L.C.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Norcraft Companies, L.P. (“Successor Company”) as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under item 15(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

March 24, 2006

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Managers of

Norcraft GP, L.L.C.

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated results of operations and cash flows of Norcraft Companies LLC (“Predecessor Company”) for the period from January 1, 2003 through October 20, 2003, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the index appearing under item 15(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Minneapolis, Minnesota

March 24, 2004

 

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.
December 31,
   Norcraft Companies, L.P.
December 31,
     2005    2004    2005    2004
ASSETS            

Current assets:

           

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 933    $ 823    $ 933    $ 823

Trade accounts receivable, net

     37,015      33,056      37,015      33,056

Inventories

     24,197      21,886      24,197      21,886

Prepaid expenses

     1,921      1,497      1,921      1,497
                           

Total current assets

     64,066      57,262      64,066      57,262

Property, plant and equipment, net

     36,485      34,959      36,485      34,959

Other assets:

           

Goodwill

     148,459      148,459      148,459      148,459

Customer relationships, net

     57,197      61,664      57,197      61,664

Brand names

     49,000      49,000      49,000      49,000

Deferred financing costs, net

     8,396      12,523      5,344      9,116

Display cabinets, net

     8,443      6,034      8,443      6,034

Deposits

     111      91      111      91
                           

Total other assets

     271,606      277,771      268,554      274,364
                           

Total assets

   $ 372,157    $ 369,992    $ 369,105    $ 366,585
                           
LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS’ EQUITY            

Current liabilities:

           

Book overdrafts payable

   $ 1,666    $ —      $ 1,666    $ —  

Accounts payable

     10,817      7,299      10,817      7,299

Accrued expenses

     20,537      19,888      20,537      19,888
                           

Total current liabilities

     33,020      27,187      33,020      27,187

Long-term debt

     241,567      263,752      150,000      180,500
                           

Commitments and contingencies

           

Members’ equity subject to put request

     46,094      26,377      —        —  

Members’ equity

     51,476      52,676      186,085      158,898
                           

Total liabilities and members’ equity

   $ 372,157    $ 369,992    $ 369,105    $ 366,585
                           

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.
     Year Ended
December 31,
    For the Period
October 21,
2003 through
December 31,
2003
     2005    2004    

Net sales

   $ 404,639    $ 330,275     $ 52,777

Cost of sales

     282,541      227,433       36,341
                     

Gross profit

     122,098      102,842       16,436

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     64,874      58,244       10,168
                     

Income from operations

     57,224      44,598       6,268

Other expense (income):

       

Interest expense

     23,208      18,815       3,217

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     4,127      2,714       391

Other, net

     220      (58 )     610
                     
     27,555      21,471       4,218
                     

Net income

   $ 29,669    $ 23,127     $ 2,050
                     

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Norcraft Companies, L.P.
     Successor           Predecessor
     Year Ended
December 31,
    For the Period
October 21,
2003 through
December 31,
2003
         

For the Period
January 1,

2003 through
October 20,
2003

     2005    2004           

Net sales

   $ 404,639    $ 330,275     $ 52,777           $ 203,899

Cost of sales

     282,541      227,433       36,341             135,918
                                   

Gross profit

     122,098      102,842       16,436             67,981

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     64,874      58,244       10,168             37,721

Other

     —        —         —               4,127
                                   

Income from operations

     57,224      44,598       6,268             26,133
 

Other expense (income):

                   

Interest expense

     14,893      15,897       3,217             1,422

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     3,772      2,589       391             267

Other, net

     220      (58 )     610             638
                                   
     18,885      18,428       4,218             2,327
                                   

Net income

   $ 38,339    $ 26,170     $ 2,050           $ 23,806
                                   

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Members’ Equity and Comprehensive Income

(dollar amounts in thousands)

Successor Basis

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.  
     Members’
Equity
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
   

Total

Accumulated

comprehensive
income (loss)

 

Issuance of members’ interest

   $ 108,448     $ —       $ —    

Management pool equity contributions

     97       —         —    

Accretion on members’ interest subject to put request

     (1,241 )     —         —    

Cumulative translation adjustment

     55       55       55  

Net income

     2,050       —         2,050  
            

Comprehensive income

     —         —         2,105  
                        

Member’s equity at December 31, 2003

     109,409       55       2,105  

Issuance of members’ interest

     3,608       —         —    

Distribution to members

     (77,181 )     —         —    

Repurchase of members’ interest

     (535 )     —         —    

Accretion on members’ interest subject to put request

     (4,023 )     —         —    

Member tax distributions declared

     (1,651 )     —         —    

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (78 )     (78 )     (78 )

Net income

     23,127       —         23,127  
            

Comprehensive income

     —         —         23,049  
                        

Member’s equity at December 31, 2004

     52,676       (23 )     25,154  

Issuance of members’ interest

     849       —         —    

Accretion on member’s interest subject to put request

     (19,717 )     —         —    

Distribution to members

     (9,945 )     —         —    

Repurchase of members’ interest

     (1,949 )     —      

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (107 )     (107 )     (107 )

Net income

     29,669       —         29,669  
            

Comprehensive income

     —         —         29,562  
                        

Member’s equity at December 31, 2005

   $ 51,476     $ (130 )   $ 54,716  
                        

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Member’s Equity and Comprehensive Income

(dollar amounts in thousands)

Predecessor Basis

 

     Norcraft Companies, L.P.  
     Class A
Members
    Class B
Members
    Total  

Member’s equity at January 1, 2003

   $ 51,220     $ 2,739     $ 53,959  

Member tax distributions declared

     (8,574 )     (398 )     (8,972 )

Net and comprehensive income

     22,893       913       23,806  
                        

Members’ equity at October 20, 2003

   $ 65,539     $ 3,254     $ 68,793  
                        

Successor Basis

 

     Norcraft Companies, L.P.  
     Member’s
Equity
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
   

Total

Accumulated

comprehensive
income (loss)

 

Issuance of member’s interest

   $ 129,561     $ —       $ —    

Management equity pool contributions

     97       —         —    

Cumulative translation adjustment

     55       55       55  

Net income

     2,050       —         2,050  
            

Comprehensive income

     —         —         2,105  
                        

Member’s equity at December 31, 2003

     131,763       55       2,105  

Issuance of member’s interest

     3,608       —         —    

Distribution to member

     (379 )     —         —    

Repurchase of member interest

     (535 )     —         —    

Member tax distributions declared

     (1,651 )     —         —    

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (78 )     (78 )     (78 )

Net income

     26,170       —         26,170  
            

Comprehensive income

     —         —         26,092  
                        

Member’s equity at December 31, 2004

     158,898       (23 )     28,197  

Issuance of members’ interest

     849       —         —    

Distribution to members

     (9,945 )     —         —    

Repurchase of member interest

     (1,949 )     —         —    

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (107 )     (107 )     (107 )

Net income

     38,339       —         38,339  
            

Comprehensive income

     —         —         38,232  
                        

Member’s equity at December 31, 2005

   $ 186,085     $ (130 )   $ 66,429  
                        

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.  
     Year Ended
December 31,
    For the Period
October 21,
2003 through
December 31,
2003
 
     2005     2004    

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 29,669     $ 23,127     $ 2,050  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment

     4,800       4,278       637  

Amortization:

      

Customer relationships

     4,467       4,467       869  

Deferred financing costs

     4,127       2,714       391  

Display cabinets

     4,301       3,179       563  

Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable

     3,050       2,206       202  

Provision for obsolete and excess inventory

     (247 )     (36 )     (46 )

Provision for warranty claims

     4,595       2,329       384  

Accreted interest borrowings on senior notes

     8,315       2,918       —    

Stock compensation expense

     277       386       —    

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

     255       (7 )     1  

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Accounts receivable

     (6,973 )     (11,193 )     3,616  

Inventories

     (1,943 )     (4,942 )     1,352  

Prepaid expenses

     (424 )     504       (37 )

Other assets

     (20 )     29       (28 )

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (1,020 )     (2,788 )     154  
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     53,229       27,171       10,108  

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Acquisition of Norcraft Companies LLC, net of cash acquired of $1,327

     —         —         (316,334 )

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     83       77       2  

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (6,110 )     (7,036 )     (1,690 )

Purchase of display cabinets

     (6,710 )     (5,352 )     (432 )
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (12,737 )     (12,311 )     (318,454 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Borrowings on senior subordinated notes payable resulting from Norcraft acquisition

     —         —         150,000  

Borrowings on bank term loan resulting from Norcraft acquisition

     —         —         45,000  

Borrowings on bank revolving loan resulting from Norcraft acquisition

     —         —         5,000  

Issuance of successor company members’ equity

     —         —         129,561  

Borrowings on senior discount notes payable

     —         80,334       —    

Distribution to members

     —         (77,181 )     —    

Payment of financing costs

     —         (3,728 )     (11,900 )

Book overdrafts payable

     1,666       —         (1,884 )

Payments on Bank Revolving Loan

     —         (8,500 )     (5,000 )

Borrowings on Bank Revolving Loan

     —         8,500       —    

Payments on term loan

     (30,500 )     (14,500 )     —    

Proceeds from issuance of member interests

     572       553       97  

Repurchase of members interests

     (1,949 )     (535 )     —    

Tax distributions to members

     (9,945 )     (1,651 )     —    
                        

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (40,156 )     (16,708 )     310,874  

Effect of exchange rates on cash

     (226 )     88       55  

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     110       (1,760 )     2,583  

Cash, beginning of the period

     823       2,583       —    
                        

Cash, end of period

   $ 933     $ 823     $ 2,583  
                        

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

      

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 14,986     $ 19,235     $ 1,052  
                        

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:

      

Members’ interest recorded for consideration other than cash

   $ 277     $ 3,055     $ —    
                        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable

   $ 794     $ 216       —    
                        

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Norcraft Companies, L.P.  
     Successor             Predecessor  
     Year Ended
December 31,
    For the
Period
October 21,
2003 through
December 31,
2003
            For the
Period
January 1,
2003 through
October 20,
2003
 
     2005     2004           

Cash flows from operating activities:

                  

Net income

   $ 38,339     $ 26,170     $ 2,050             $ 23,806  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

                  

Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment

     4,800       4,278       637               2,696  

Amortization:

                  

Customer relationships

     4,467       4,467       869               —    

Deferred financing costs

     3,772       2,589       391               267  

Display cabinets

     4,301       3,179       563               2,101  

Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable

     3,050       2,206       202               2,040  

Provision for obsolete and excess inventory

     (247 )     (36 )     (46 )             517  

Provision for warranty claims

     4,595       2,329       384               1,687  

Stock compensation expense

     277       386       —                 —    

Loss on impairment of Yucca facility

     —         —         —                 4,127  

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

     255       (7 )     1               108  

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

                  

Accounts receivable

     (6,973 )     (11,193 )     3,616               (11,430 )

Inventories

     (1,943 )     (4,942 )     1,352               (3,467 )

Prepaid expenses

     (424 )     504       (37 )             480  

Other assets

     (20 )     29       (28 )             4  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

     (1,020 )     (2,788 )     154               2,798  
                                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     53,229       27,171       10,108               25,734  
 

Cash flows from investing activities:

                  

Acquisition of Norcraft Companies LLC, net of cash acquired of $1,327

     —         —         (316,334 )             —    

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     83       77       2               212  

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

     (6,110 )     (7,036 )     (1,690 )             (1,428 )

Purchase of Yucca capital lease

     —         —         —                 (5,000 )

Purchase of display cabinets

     (6,710 )     (5,352 )     (432 )             (2,300 )
                                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (12,737 )     (12,311 )     (318,454 )             (8,516 )
 

Cash flows from financing activities:

                  

Borrowings on senior subordinated notes payable resulting from Norcraft acquisition

     —         —         150,000               —    

Borrowings on bank term loan resulting from Norcraft acquisition

     —         —         45,000               —    

Borrowings on bank revolving loan resulting from Norcraft acquisition

     —         —         5,000               —    

Issuance of successor company members’ equity

     —         —         129,561               —    

Distribution to members

     —         (379 )     —                 —    

Payment of financing costs

     —         (196 )     (11,900 )             —    

Book overdrafts payable

     1,666       —         (1,884 )             489  

Payments on Bank Revolving Loan

     —         (8,500 )     (5,000 )             (48,990 )

Borrowings on Bank Revolving Loan

     —         8,500       —                 49,712  

Payments on term loan

     (30,500 )     (14,500 )     —                 (9,421 )

Payments on capital lease

     —         —         —                 (7 )

Proceeds from issuance of member interests

     572       553       97               —    

Repurchase of members interests

     (1,949 )     (535 )     —                 —    

Tax distributions to members

     (9,945 )     (1,651 )     —                 (8,973 )
                                        

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (40,156 )     (16,708 )     310,874               (17,190 )

Effect of exchange rates on cash

     (226 )     88       55               —    
                                        

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     110       (1,760 )     2,583               28  

Cash, beginning of the period

     823       2,583       —                 59  
                                        

Cash, end of period

   $ 933     $ 823     $ 2,583             $ 87  
                                        

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

                  

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 14,986     $ 19,235     $ 1,052             $ 1,349  
                                        

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash transactions:

                  

Members’ interest recorded for consideration other than cash

   $ 277     $ 3,055     $ —               $ —    
                                        

Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable

   $ 794     $ 216     $ —               $ —    
                                        

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

1. Basis of presentation and Change in Reporting Entity

Norcraft Holdings L.L.C. was formed on August 21, 2003 as a Delaware corporation to acquire all the outstanding membership units of Norcraft Companies LLC (“Predecessor”). On October 10, 2003, Norcraft Holdings L.L.C. converted to a Delaware Limited Partnership and is now Norcraft Holdings L.P. (“Holdings”). Holdings had no activity prior to its acquisition of Norcraft Companies LLC on October 21, 2003. Concurrent with the acquisition, Norcraft Companies LLC converted to a Delaware Limited Partnership and is now Norcraft Companies, L.P. Norcraft Companies, L.P. (“Norcraft,”), a separate public reporting company, is a 100% owned subsidiary of Holdings. Holdings and Norcraft are also collectively referred to as the “Company”.

The consolidated financial statements of Holdings include the accounts of its 100% owned subsidiary, Norcraft. In August 2004, Holdings and Norcraft Capital Corp., Holdings’ other wholly owned subsidiary, issued $118.0 million of 9 3/4% senior discount notes generating gross proceeds of $80.3 million. Holdings and Norcraft Capital Corp. are the sole obligors of these notes. The net proceeds of this offering were used to make a distribution to Holdings’ limited partners. Other than this debt obligation, related deferred issuance costs, and related interest and amortization expense, all other assets, liabilities, income, expenses and cash flows of Holdings presented for all periods represent those of its wholly owned subsidiary Norcraft.

The predecessor financial statements have been presented at their historical cost basis. The successor financial statements have been prepared giving effect to the purchase transaction, including capitalization of the Company in accordance with EITF 88-16, Basis in Leverage Buyout Transactions, as a partial purchase.

Norcraft GP, L.L.C. (“Norcraft GP”), a Delaware limited liability company, is the general partner of Holdings and Norcraft. Norcraft GP does not hold any equity interest in Holdings or Norcraft, but as a general partner of each entity, it controls both entities. The members of Norcraft GP are SKM Norcraft Corp., Trimaran Cabinet Corp. and Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. Norcraft GP has not been capitalized and has no assets or liabilities as of December 31, 2005 or 2004. Furthermore, Norcraft GP has no commitment to fund cash flow deficits or furnish direct or indirect financial assistance to the Company.

Unless separately stated, the information in the notes herein relate to both Holdings and Norcraft.

 

2. Nature of Company

The Company is a manufacturer and national distributor of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry to dealers, wholetailers who sell to end users in the repair and remodeling and new home construction markets, contractors, builders and home centers. Manufacturing is conducted from owned premises located in Kansas, Minnesota, North Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia and Winnipeg, Canada.

 

3. Significant Accounting Policies

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of reporting cash and cash equivalents, the Company considers all highly liquid investments having original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable and Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Company’s customers operate in the repair and remodeling and new home construction markets and, accordingly, their credit worthiness is affected by cyclical trends and general conditions in those markets. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited to some extent by its large number of customers and their geographic dispersion. In 2003, 2004, and 2005, no one customer accounted for more than 7% of net sales. The Company generally does not require collateral from its customers, but does maintain allowances for the estimated uncollectibility of accounts receivable based on historical experience and specifically identified at-risk accounts. The adequacy of the allowance is evaluated on an ongoing, periodic basis and adjustments are made in the period in which a change in condition occurs.

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Inventories

The Company states inventory at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The Company makes provisions for estimated obsolete or excess inventories. These provisions are based on historical experience, market conditions and other assumptions and judgment by management. Estimated costs to be incurred for such obsolete or excess inventory are recorded in the periods in which those conditions arise.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation and amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives: buildings and leasehold improvements – 20 years or the life of the underlying lease, factory equipment – 7 years, vehicles – 5 years, office and data processing equipment – 3 to 5 years.

Display Cabinets

The cost of cabinetry displays are capitalized when provided to the Company’s dealers and are amortized over 36 months, which represents the period they are expected to be on display for customer viewing.

Goodwill

Goodwill arises principally from business acquisitions. Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are tested annually, or as events or circumstances indicate a potential impairment in relation to estimated fair market values. There have been no impairment charges in 2005, 2004 or 2003. The Predecessor had no such impairment in 2003.

Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets consist of customer relationships and brand names. The customer relationship intangible asset is considered a definite lived intangible asset in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets” (SFAS No. 142) and is being amortized using the straight-line method over its estimated useful life of 15 years. Straight-line amortization reflects an appropriate allocation of cost of intangible assets to earnings in proportion to the amount of economic benefits obtained by the company in each reporting period. Brand names, consisting of Mid Continent®, UltraCraft®, StarMark® and Fieldstone® are considered indefinite lived intangible assets under SFAS 142. Indefinite lived intangible assets are not amortized. Instead, the Company makes annual assessments, or as events or circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired, separately from goodwill, to evaluate realizability of carrying values. The fair value of the indefinite-lived assets is determined for the annual impairment test using the Royalty Savings Method, which is a variation of the income approach.

Amortization expense related to customer relationships of $4.5 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 respectively, and $0.9 million for the period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003, is included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income for the period. Annual amortization expense for each of the next five years is expected to be $4.5 million per year.

It is the Company’s policy to value intangible assets at the lower of unamortized cost or fair value. Management reviews the valuation and amortization of intangible assets on a periodic basis, taking into consideration any events or circumstances that might result in diminished fair value. The Company periodically reviews the estimated useful lives of its identifiable intangible assets, taking into consideration any events or circumstances which might result in a diminished fair value or revised useful life.

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Impairment of Long-lived Assets

The Company assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets periodically to determine if facts or changes in circumstances indicate that expected future undiscounted cash flows might not be sufficient to support the carrying value of an asset. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying value of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds fair value of the assets.

Deferred Financing Costs

Issuance costs are deferred and amortized to deferred financing expense using the interest method over the terms of the related debt. Holdings’ amortization of such costs for fiscal year 2005, fiscal year 2004, and the period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003 totaled approximately $4.1 million, $2.7 million, and $0.4 million, respectively.

Norcraft’s amortization of such costs for fiscal year 2005, fiscal year 2004, and the period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003 totaled approximately $3.8 million, $2.6 million, and $0.4 million, respectively.

Future estimated aggregate amortization expense at December 31, 2005 is as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

   Norcraft
Holdings, L.P.
   Norcraft
Companies, L.P.

2006

   $ 1,552    $ 1,161

2007

     1,591      1,161

2008

     1,540      1,071

2009

     1,172      694

2010

     1,172      694

Foreign Currency Translation/Transactions

The financial statements of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars for consolidation. All assets and liabilities are translated using period-end exchange rates and statement of operations items are translated using average exchange rates for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of members’ equity. Also recorded as translation adjustments in members’ equity are transaction gains and losses on long-term intercompany balances for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future. Other foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in determining net income, but have not been material in any of the periods presented.

Segment Information

The Company has one reportable segment, consisting of the following divisions: Mid Continent, Ultra Craft and StarMark, as well as its subsidiary, Norcraft Canada Corporation. As all three divisions have similar products, production processes, types of customers, distribution methods and economic characteristics and operate in identical positions with regards to regulatory requirements, the Company has deemed it appropriate to aggregate these operating divisions into one reportable segment.

The single reportable segment operates in the manufacturing, assembling and finishing of kitchen and bathroom cabinetry in the United States and Canada. The Company sells its products primarily to kitchen and bath cabinetry dealers as well as to wholesale retailers, or wholetailers, who in turn sell to end users in the repair and remodeling and new home construction markets. The Company also sells directly to home builders. The Company has national distribution capabilities for all of its brands through six manufacturing facilities, four service and distribution centers, four warehouses, and five retail locations.

The Company’s product offering includes stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets. No single customer accounted for 7 percent or more of net sales for any period presented.

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

The following table summarizes the net sales for each of the Company’s divisions and subsidiaries:

 

     Successor             Predecessor  
     Year Ended December 31,     For the Period
October 21,
2003 through
December 31,
2003
            For the Period
January 1,
2003 through
October 20,
2003
 
     2005     2004           

Mid Continent cabinetry

   $ 249,501     $ 210,474     $ 34,173             $ 128,864  

UltraCraft cabinetry

     65,393       54,718       8,121               33,172  

StarMark cabinetry

     94,860       68,528       11,071               45,797  

Norcraft Canada

     13,097       6,114       59               —    

Elimination of inter-divisional and inter-company

     (18,212 )     (9,559 )     (647 )             (3,934 )
                                        
   $ 404,639     $ 330,275     $ 52,777             $ 203,899  
                                        

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized upon delivery of product, which represents the point at which ownership transfers to the customer.

Shipping and Handling Costs

The Company classifies freight chargeback billings to customers as a component of net sales in the statement of income and the related cost is included as a component of cost of sales.

Advertising

The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense was $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2004, $0 for the period October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003, and $0.3 million for the period January 1, 2003 through October 20, 2003.

Volume-Based Incentives

These incentives typically involve rebates or refunds of a specified amount of cash consideration that are redeemable only if the customer completes a specified cumulative level of sales transactions. Under incentive programs of this nature, the Company estimates the anticipated rebate to be paid and allocates a portion of the estimated cost of the rebate to each underlying sales transaction with the customer. The estimated rebates are recorded as a reduction of revenue in the period of sale based on historical redemption rates.

Marketing Programs

Under these arrangements the Company agrees to reimburse certain of its customers for a portion of the costs incurred by the customer to advertise and promote certain of the Company’s products. The Company recognizes the cost of cooperative advertising programs in the period in which the advertising and promotional activity takes place. The actual costs of these programs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the statement of income.

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Product Warranties

The Company provides warranties for its products ranging from three years up to the life of the product. Estimated costs to be incurred for such warranties are provided for in the period of sale based on historical claim rates.

Income Taxes

The Company is a limited partnership, whereby the Company’s income is allocated to its limited partners for inclusion in their respective tax returns. Accordingly, no liability or provision for federal income taxes and deferred income taxes attributable to the Company’s operations are included in the accompanying financial statements. However, the Company is subject to various state and local taxes.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation using the fair value method prescribed in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock based Compensation.” Compensation for stock awards, if any, is measured at the fair value of the award less any consideration received in exchange for the award.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

4. Acquisition

On October 21, 2003, Holdings acquired all issued and outstanding membership units of Norcraft Companies LLC. The total purchase price was $335.0 million including related acquisition costs of $15.5 million. The acquisition was funded through $150.0 million in senior subordinated notes, $50.0 million from a senior credit facility and $135.0 million in equity investor cash, in-kind contributions and rollover of management equity.

The total purchase consideration has been allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including identifiable intangible assets based on their respective fair values at the date of acquisition as determined by an independent valuation obtained by the Company. The purchase allocation resulted in goodwill of $148.5 million. Goodwill was assigned at the reporting level and is deductible for income tax purposes.

The consolidated financial statements have been prepared giving effect to the purchase transaction in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, “Business Combinations,” and in accordance with EITF 88-16, “Basis in Leveraged Buyout Transactions”, as a partial purchase. Under EITF 88-16, 2.3% of the transaction is accounted for at the continuing members’ carryover basis resulting in a decrease in net assets acquired of $5.4 million.

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

The following table summarizes the purchase allocation based upon the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

 

Cash

      $ 1,327

Accounts receivable

        27,881

Inventories

        18,254

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

        1,962

Property, plant and equipment

        31,119

Other assets

        15,985

Identifiable assets subject to amortization:

     

Customer relationships, 15 year life

   $ 67,000   

Identifiable intangible assets not subject to amortization:

     

Brand names

     49,000   
         

Total identifiable intangible assets

        116,000

Goodwill

        148,459
         

Total assets acquired

        360,987
         

Accounts payable

        7,700

Accrued other expenses

        23,726
         

Total liabilities assumed

        31,426
         

Net assets acquired

      $ 329,561
         

The following unaudited pro forma information presents the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2003 and assumes that the Norcraft acquisition referred to above occurred on January 1, 2003. The unaudited pro forma results below are based on historical results of operations, include adjustments for depreciation, amortization and interest expense associated with the acquisition and do not necessarily reflect actual results that would have occurred:

 

     2003

Pro forma net sales

   $ 256,676

Pro forma net income

     8,892

The pro forma net income amount reflected above include one-time charges for incentive compensation associated with the sale of Norcraft Companies LLC of $2.1 million, the Yucca distribution center lease termination impairment charge of $4.1 million that was terminated in contemplation of the Acquisition and $0.4 million of acquisition cost paid by the Predecessor.

 

5. Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable consists of the following:

 

     2005     2004  

Trade accounts receivable, gross

   $ 38,235     $ 34,306  

Less: allowance for uncollectible accounts

     (1,220 )     (1,250 )
                

Trade accounts receivable, net

   $ 37,015     $ 33,056  
                

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

6. Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

 

     2005    2004

Raw materials and supplies

   $ 11,982    $ 10,692

Work in process

     7,231      6,060

Finished goods

     4,984      5,134
             
   $ 24,197    $ 21,886

Supplier Concentration

The Company purchased approximately 17.4% of its raw materials during 2005 from its largest supplier.

 

7. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:

 

     2005     2004  

Land

   $ 2,906     $ 2,357  

Buildings and improvements

     21,856       19,302  

Factory equipment

     15,452       13,942  

Vehicles

     86       93  

Office and data processing equipment

     3,960       3,069  

Construction in progress

     1,491       1,095  
                
     45,751       39,858  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (9,266 )     (4,899 )
                
   $ 36,485     $ 34,959  
                

 

8. Accrued expenses

Accrued expenses consist of the following:

 

     2005    2004

Salaries, wages and employee benefits

   $ 8,573    $ 9,957

Commissions, rebates and marketing programs

     4,430      4,111

Interest

     2,250      2,343

Other

     5,284      3,477
             
   $ 20,537    $ 19,888
             

 

9. Product Warranties

Product warranty activity is as follows:

 

                 Successor             Predecessor  
     2005     2004     For the period
October 21 ,
2003 through
December 31,
2003
           

For the period
January 1,

2003 through
October 20,
2003

 

Beginning Balance

   $ 520     $ 372     $ 408             $ 386  

Accruals for warranties - current

     4,595       2,329       384               1,687  

Settlements made during the period

     (4,272 )     (2,181 )     (420 )             (1,665 )
                                        

Ending Balance

   $ 843     $ 520     $ 372             $ 408  
                                        

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

10. Long-term debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.
     2005    2004    2005    2004

Senior subordinated notes payable (due in 2011 with semi-annual interest payments at 9%)

   $ 150,000    $ 150,000    $ 150,000    $ 150,000

Senior discount notes payable (due in 2012 with interest payments accreting at 9.75%)

     91,567      83,252      —        —  

Term note payable to the agent bank, UBS (interest at the LIBOR plus 3.00% at December 31, 2005 and 2004)

     —        30,500      —        30,500
                           

Long-term debt

   $ 241,567    $ 263,752    $ 150,000    $ 180,500
                           

Future maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2005 are as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

   Norcraft
Holdings, L.P.
   Norcraft
Companies, L.P.

2006

   $ —      $ —  

2007

     —        —  

2008

     —        —  

2009

     —        —  

2010

     —        —  

Thereafter

     241,567      150,000
             
   $ 241,567    $ 150,000
             

Senior Subordinated Notes

On October 21, 2003, concurrent with the Acquisition, an offering of $150 million, 9% senior subordinated notes (the “Senior Subordinated Notes”) due in 2011 was completed by Norcraft Companies, L.P. and Norcraft Finance Corporation, co-issuers. Interest payments are required semiannually on May 1 and November 1, and began on May 1, 2004. The Senior Subordinated Notes are subordinated to all existing and future senior debt, including indebtedness under the senior credit facility.

Subsequent to November 1, 2007, the Company has the option to redeem the notes, in whole or part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a premium declining ratably to par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. At any time prior to November 1, 2006, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes with the proceeds of qualified equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 109% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

If the Company experiences a change of control prior to November 1, 2007, they may redeem all, but not less than all, of the Senior Subordinated Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-whole premium as defined.

If the Company experiences a change of control subsequent to November 1, 2007, it may be required to offer to purchase the Senior Subordinated Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Additionally, the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes limit the Company’s ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, make acquisitions, make other investments, pay dividends and make various other payments. The terms also include cross-default provisions.

The facility also contains certain financial covenants, including maximum leverage ratio, minimum interest coverage ratio and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with these financial covenants at December 31, 2005.

Senior Discount Notes

On August 17, 2004 Holdings and Norcraft Capital Corp., a 100% owned finance subsidiary of Holdings issued, on a joint and several basis, $118.0 million aggregate principal amount at maturity ($80.3 million gross proceeds) of 9 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2012 (the “Senior Notes”). The net proceeds of this offering were used to make a distribution to Holdings’ limited partners. Norcraft Capital Corp. was formed on August 12, 2004 and has no operations. Interest accrues on the Senior Notes in the form of an increase in the accreted value of the note prior to September 1, 2008. Thereafter, cash interest on the Senior Notes will accrue and be payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year, commencing March 1, 2009 at a rate of 9 3/4% per annum. Holdings has no independent operating assets or liabilities other than its investment in Norcraft.

At any time on or after September 1, 2008, Holdings may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a premium, declining ratably to par, plus accrued and unpaid interest. At any time on or prior to September 1, 2007, Holdings’ may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate accreted value of the Senior Notes with the proceeds of qualified equity offerings at a redemption price equal to 109.75% of the accreted value.

If Holdings experiences a change in control prior to September 1, 2008, it may redeem all, but not less than all, of the Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the accreted value plus a make-whole premium as defined.

If Holdings experiences a change in control prior to September 1, 2008, it may be required to offer to purchase the Senior Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the accreted value plus accrued and unpaid interest.

Additionally, the terms of the indenture governing the Senior Notes limit Holdings’ ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, make acquisitions, make other investments, pay dividends and make various other payments. The terms also include cross-default provisions.

The facility also contains certain financial covenants, including maximum leverage ratio, minimum interest coverage ratio and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with these financial covenants at December 31, 2005.

The following represents certain condensed consolidating information as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 and for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003 for the issuers and for Norcraft Canada Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Norcraft Companies, L.P., which fully and unconditionally guarantees the senior subordinated notes. In addition, the terms and conditions of the Senior Subordinated Notes limit Norcraft Companies, L.P.’s ability to pay dividends or other payments to Norcraft Holdings, L.P. In this regard, the net assets of Norcraft are restricted assets of Holdings. As such, condensed financial information for Norcraft Holdings, L.P. (the parent company) is also presented.

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

As of December 31, 2005

 

     Norcraft
Companies,
L.P. (1)
   Norcraft
Finance
Corp (1)
   Norcraft
Canada
   Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Companies,
L.P.
   Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
   Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.

Current Assets

   $ 62,207    $ —      $ 1,859    $ —       $ 64,066    $ —      $ —       $ 64,066

Property, plant & equipment

     31,958      —        4,527      —         36,485      —        —         36,485

Investments in subsidiary

     2,099      —        —        (2,099 )     —        186,085      (186,085 )     —  

Other assets

     272,242      —        213      (3,901 )     268,554      3,052      —         271,606
                                                         

Total assets

   $ 368,506    $ —      $ 6,599    $ (6,000 )   $ 369,105    $ 189,137    $ (186,085 )   $ 372,157
                                                         

Current liabilities

   $ 32,421    $ —      $ 599    $ —       $ 33,020    $ —      $ —       $ 33,020

Long-term debt

     150,000      —        3,901      (3,901 )     150,000      91,567      —         241,567

Members’ equity subject to put request

     —        —        —        —         —        46,094      —         46,094

Member’s equity

     186,085      —        2,099      (2,099 )     186,085      51,476      (186,085 )     51,476
                                                         

Total liabilities & member’s equity

   $ 368,506    $ —      $ 6,599    $ (6,000 )   $ 369,105    $ 189,137    $ (186,085 )   $ 372,157
                                                         
As of December 31, 2004
     Norcraft
Companies,
L.P. (1)
   Norcraft
Finance
Corp (1)
   Norcraft
Canada
   Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Companies,
L.P.
   Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
   Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.

Current Assets

   $ 56,156    $ —      $ 1,106    $ —       $ 57,262    $ —      $ —       $ 57,262

Property, plant & equipment

     30,829      —        4,130      —         34,959      —        —         34,959

Investments in subsidiary

     2,016      —        —        (2,016 )     —        158,898      (158,898 )     —  

Other assets

     277,259      —        213      (3,108 )     274,364      3,407      —         277,771
                                                         

Total assets

   $ 366,260    $ —      $ 5,449    $ (5,124 )   $ 366,585    $ 162,305    $ (158,898 )   $ 369,992
                                                         

Current liabilities

   $ 26,862    $ —      $ 325    $ —       $ 27,187    $ —      $ —       $ 27,187

Long-term debt

     180,500      —        3,108      (3,108 )     180,500      83,252      —         263,752

Members’ equity subject to put request

     —        —        —        —         —        26,377      —         26,377

Member’s equity

     158,898      —        2,016      (2,016 )     158,898      52,676      (158,898 )     52,676
                                                         

Total liabilities & member’s equity

   $ 366,260    $ —      $ 5,449    $ (5,124 )   $ 366,585    $ 162,305    $ (158,898 )   $ 369,992
                                                         

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENTS

As of December 31, 2005

 

 

     Norcraft
Companies,
L.P. (1)
    Norcraft
Finance
Corp (1)
   Norcraft
Canada
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Companies,
L.P.
    Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
   Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
 

Net sales

   $ 404,639     $ —      $ 13,097     $ (13,097 )   $ 404,639     $ —      $ —       $ 404,639  

Cost of sales

     283,121       —        12,517       (13,097 )     282,541       —        —         282,541  
                                                              

Gross profit

     121,518       —        580       —         122,098       —        —         122,098  

Equity in earnings of subsidiary

     192       —        —         (192 )     —         38,339      (38,339 )     —    

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     64,498       —        376       —         64,874       —        —         64,874  
                                                              

Income (loss) from operations

     57,212       —        204       (192 )     57,224       38,339      (38,339 )     57,224  

Other expense:

                  

Interest expense

     14,893       —        —         —         14,893       8,315      —         23,208  

Amortization of deferred financing

     3,772       —        —         —         3,772       355      —         4,127  

Other, net

     208       —        12       —         220       —        —         220  
                                                              
     18,873       —        12       —         18,885       8,670      —         27,555  
                                                              

Net income

   $ 38,339     $ —      $ 192     $ (192 )   $ 38,339     $ 29,669    $ (38,339 )   $ 29,669  
                                                              
As of December 31, 2004  
     Norcraft
Companies,
L.P. (1)
    Norcraft
Finance
Corp (1)
   Norcraft
Canada
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Companies,
L.P.
    Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
   Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
 

Net sales

   $ 330,275     $ —      $ 6,114     $ (6,114 )   $ 330,275     $ —      $ —       $ 330,275  

Cost of sales

     226,880       —        6,667       (6,114 )     227,433       —        —         227,433  
                                                              

Gross profit

     103,395       —        (553 )     —         102,842       —        —         102,842  

Equity in earnings of subsidiary

     (783 )     —        —         783       —         26,170      (26,170 )     —    

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     58,019       —        225       —         58,244       —        —         58,244  
                                                              

Income (loss) from operations

     44,593       —        (778 )     783       44,598       26,170      (26,170 )     44,598  

Other expense:

                  

Interest expense

     15,897       —        —         —         15,897       2,918      —         18,815  

Amortization of deferred financing

     2,589       —        —         —         2,589       125      —         2,714  

Other, net

     (63 )     —        5       —         (58 )     —        —         (58 )
                                                              
     18,423       —        5       —         18,428       3,043      —         21,471  
                                                              

Net income

   $ 26,170     $ —      $ (783 )   $ 783     $ 26,170     $ 23,127    $ (26,170 )   $ 23,127  
                                                              

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENTS

For the Period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

 

     Norcraft
Companies,
L.P. (1)
    Norcraft
Finance
Corp (1)
   Norcraft
Canada
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Companies,
L.P.
   Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
   Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.

Net sales

   $ 52,777     $ —      $ 59     $ (59 )   $ 52,777    $ —      $ —       $ 52,777

Cost of sales

     36,199       —        201       (59 )     36,341      —        —         36,341
                                                           

Gross profit

     16,578       —        (142 )     —         16,436      —        —         16,436

Equity in earnings

of subsidiary

     (147 )     —        —         147       —        2,050      (2,050 )     —  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     10,139       —        29       —         10,168      —        —         10,168
                                                           

Income (loss)

from operations

     6,292       —        (171 )     147       6,268      2,050      (2,050 )     6,268

Other expense:

                   

Interest expense

     3,241       —        (24 )     —         3,217      —        —         3,217

Amortization of deferred financing

     391       —        —         —         391      —        —         391

Other, net

     610       —        —         —         610      —        —         610
                                                           
     4,242       —        (24 )     —         4,218      —        —         4,218
                                                           

Net income

   $ 2,050     $ —      $ (147 )   $ 147     $ 2,050    $ 2,050    $ (2,050 )   $ 2,050
                                                           

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

As of December 31, 2005

 

     Norcraft
Companies,
L.P. (1)
    Norcraft
Finance
Corp (1)
  Norcraft
Canada
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Companies,
L.P.
    Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
 

Cash flows from operating activities

   $ 53,059     $ —     $ 170     $ —       $ 53,229     $ —       $ —       $ 53,229  

Cash flows from investing activities

     (12,713 )     —       (817 )     793       (12,737 )     9,945       (9,945 )     (12,737 )

Cash flows from financing activities

     (40,156 )     —       793       (793 )     (40,156 )     (9,945 )     9,945       (40,156 )

Cumulative translation adjustment

     —         —       (226 )     —         (226 )     —         —         (226 )
                                                              

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     190       —       (80 )     —         110       —         —         110  

Cash, beginning of period

     664       —       159       —         823       —         —         823  
                                                              

Cash, end of period

   $ 854     $ —     $ 79     $ —       $ 933     $ —       $ —       $ 933  
                                                              

 

As of December 31, 2004

 

 

     Norcraft
Companies,
L.P. (1)
    Norcraft
Finance
Corp (1)
  Norcraft
Canada
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Companies,
L.P.
    Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
 

Cash flows from operating activities

   $ 28,072     $ —     $ (901 )   $ —       $ 27,171     $ —       $ —       $ 27,171  

Cash flows from investing activities

     (13,233 )     —       (913 )     1,835       (12,311 )     1,651       (1,651 )     (12,311 )

Cash flows from financing activities

     (16,708 )     —       1,835       (1,835 )     (16,708 )     (1,651 )     1,651       (16,708 )

Cumulative translation adjustment

     —         —       88       —         88       —         —         88  
                                                              

Net (decrease) increase in cash

     (1,869 )     —       109       —         (1,760 )     —         —         (1,760 )

Cash, beginning of period

     2,533       —       50       —         2,583       —         —         2,583  
                                                              

Cash, end of period

   $ 664     $ —     $ 159     $ —       $ 823     $ —       $ —       $ 823  
                                                              

 

For the Period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003

 

 

     Norcraft
Companies,
L.P. (1)
    Norcraft
Finance
Corp (1)
  Norcraft
Canada
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Companies,
L.P.
    Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
    Elim-
inations
    Consolidated
Norcraft
Holdings,
L.P.
 

Cash flows from operating activities

   $ 10,263     $ —     $ (155 )   $ —       $ 10,108     $ —       $ —       $ 10,108  

Cash flows from investing activities

     (318,604 )     —       (1,123 )     1,273       (318,454 )     (129,561 )     129,561       (318,454 )

Cash flows from financing activities

     310,874       —       1,273       (1,273 )     310,874       129,561       (129,561 )     310,874  

Cumulative translation adjustment

     —         —       55       —         55       —         —         55  
                                                              

Net increase in cash

     2,533         50       —         2,583       —         —         2,583  

Cash, beginning of period

     —         —       —         —         —         —         —         —    
                                                              

Cash, end of period

   $ 2,533     $ —     $ 50     $ —       $ 2,583     $ —       $ —       $ 2,583  
                                                              

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Senior Credit Facility

On October 21, 2003, concurrent with the acquisition of Norcraft Companies LLC by Holdings, Norcraft Companies, L.P. entered into a $70.0 million senior credit facility with a third party for up to $25.0 million in available revolver funds and a $45.0 million term loan with an original maturity of October 21, 2008. Advance debt payments were made on this term loan, and it was repaid in full during 2005. Availability of funds under the revolving credit facility is reduced by an outstanding letter of credit. The senior credit facility allows for up to $10.0 million in authorized letters of credit. The interest rates on these facilities are based on LIBOR or prime, plus a premium. The premium is based on the leverage ratio of the Company. At December 31, 2005, the revolver had an interest rate of LIBOR plus 2.0%. Borrowings under the senior credit facility are collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets. Approximately $5.0 million and $3.5 million of letters of credit were outstanding at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively. The total available credit under the revolver at December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004 was $20.0 million and $21.6 million, respectively.

The senior credit facility contains covenants which, among other things, limit: (i) additional indebtedness; (ii) dividends; (iii) capital expenditures and (iv) acquisitions, mergers and consolidations. The senior credit facility also contains certain financial covenants, including maximum leverage ratio, minimum interest coverage ratio and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. The Company was in compliance with these financial covenants at December 31, 2005.

Norcraft’s senior credit facility and the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes each contain restrictions on Norcraft’s ability to pay dividends and make certain other payments to Holdings. Pursuant to each arrangement, Norcraft may be subject to certain limitations, including with respect to its ability to pay dividends or make such payments in connection with (i) repurchases of certain interests of Holdings, (ii) the payment by Holdings of taxes, costs and other expenses required to maintain its legal existence and legal, accounting and other overhead costs in the ordinary course of business and (iii) permitted income tax distributions by Holdings to its limited partners.

 

11. Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following tables present the carrying amounts and estimated fair market values of financial instruments at December 31, 2005 and 2004. The fair value of a financial instrument is deemed to be the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties.

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.
     2005    2004
     Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value    Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value

9.00% Senior Subordinated Notes

   $ 150,000    $ 155,250    $ 150,000    $ 161,250

9.75% Senior Discount Notes

     91,567      84,370      83,252      87,910

Senior Secured Credit Facility

     —        —        30,500      30,653

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Norcraft Companies, L.P.
     2005    2004
     Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value    Carrying
Amount
   Fair Value

9.00% Senior Subordinated Notes

   $ 150,000    $ 155,250    $ 150,000    $ 161,250

Senior Secured Credit Facility

     —        —        30,500      30,653

The fair market values of financial instruments were estimated based on market conditions and perceived risks at December 31, 2005 and 2004, and require varying degrees of management judgment. The factors used to estimate these values may not be valid on any subsequent date. Accordingly, the fair market value of the financial instruments presented may not be indicative of their future values.

 

12. Members’ Equity

At December 31, 2005 and 2004, there were 135,213,997 and 135,484,362 Class A limited partnership units issued and outstanding, respectively. Class A limited partners are entitled to one vote per unit held. As provided in the Limited Partnership Agreement, income, gain, loss, deduction or credit are allocated to the members pro rata, in accordance with their respective percentage interests, except as required by the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. The Limited Partnership Agreement also provides for the Company to make estimated distributions to Holdings for payment of estimated federal and state income taxes arising from the Company’s operations.

At December 31, 2005 and 2004, there were 1,669,364 and 2,316,014 Class B limited partnership units issued and outstanding, respectively. The holder of a Class B unit is also entitled to receive, contingent upon certain corporate events, a number of Class C units equal to the number of Class B units held by the holder. The combination of the outstanding Class B units and the contingent right provided by the Class C units provides rights and privileges consistent with that of a Class A unit holder. Consequently, all Class B and Class C units have been granted concurrently and as such all these units have the equivalent rights and privileges of Class A units.

Management Incentive Plan

The Company accounts for stock options and measures the compensation cost at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and recognizes the cost over the vesting period.

The Company adopted a Management Incentive Plan, (the “Plan”) which provides for the grants of incentive Class D membership units in Holdings, to selected employees. Under the terms of the Plan the units begin to vest on the December 31 following the date of grant with 50% of the units vesting over a 5 year period and 50% vesting over a 5 year period subject to the Company meeting certain performance based criteria in each of those years. Upon vesting, each unit entitles the unit holder the option to purchase one unit of the parent’s Class A units. All units will be issued with an exercise price equal to the then fair value of the parent’s Class A units. In connection with the acquisition, 5,149,147 units were granted with an exercise price of $1.00 per unit. With the issuance of the $118.0 million in 9 3/4% Senior Discount Notes and related limited partner distribution, the exercise price was amended to $0.45 per unit. The fair value of the options issued is valued based on the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value is reflected as compensation expense as the units vest. Compensation expense related to stock options was $0.3 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, with no such expense in 2003.

The following table sets forth information about the fair value of the option grant on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the weighted average assumptions used for such grant:

 

     2005     2004     2003  

Weighted-average fair value of options granted

   $ 0.58     $ 0.68     $ 0.17  

Dividend yield

     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %

Risk-free interest rate

     3.68 %     3.39 %     3.26 %

Volatility

     0.0 %     0.0 %     0.0 %

Expected lives

     4.00       4.86       5.86  

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

A summary of stock option activity under the plan is as follows:

 

     2005    2004    October 21 through
December 31, 2003
     Units     Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
   Units     Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
   Units    Weighted-Average
Exercise Price

Beginning balance

   4,964,991     $ 0.45    5,149,147     $ 1.00    —        —  

Granted

   147,434     $ 0.45    285,714     $ 1.00    5,149,147    $ 1.00

Pricing amendment

   —         —      —       $ 0.45    —        —  

Exercised

   —         —      —         —      —        —  

Forfeited/Expired

   (726,208 )   $ 0.45    (469,870 )   $ 0.45    —        —  
                                     

Ending balance

   4,386,217     $ 0.45    4,964,991     $ 0.45    5,149,147    $ 1.00
                                     

Exercisable balance

   1,754,487     $ 0.45    992,998     $ 0.45    —        —  
                                     

Members’ Equity Subject to Put Request

The limited partnership agreement of Holdings provides that certain employee equity Holders may request that holdings repurchase limited partnership units upon their death or disability at the then fair market value. Following such a request, Holdings must use commercially reasonable efforts to repurchase such units, subject to limitations on the repurchase of equity contained in the senior credit facility and the indentures governing the Senior Discount Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes, respectively. The fair market value of these units is recorded outside of permanent equity. Any changes in the fair market value of these units are reported as changes in members’ equity subject to put request in the statement of members’ equity and comprehensive income. As of December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003, there were 23.0 million, 23.9 million, and 21.2 million units subject to the put request, respectively.

 

13. Employee Benefit Plan

The Predecessor Company was a participant in the Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C. (an affiliate of a Class A member) 401(k) plan (a multiple employer plan) (the “Predecessor Plan”). Certain professionals of Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C. served as trustees of the Plan. Substantially all employees of the Predecessor Company were eligible to participate in the Predecessor Plan. The Predecessor Plan, established under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, provides, among other things, for the Predecessor Company to make discretionary contributions. Company contributions to the Predecessor Plan for the period from January 1, 2003 to October 20, 2003 were $0.5 million. On September 15, 2003, the Predecessor Company transferred its participation in this plan to its own Norcraft 401(k) Retirement Plan (the “Norcraft Plan”).

The Norcraft Plan, established under the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code, provides, among other things, for the Company to make discretionary contributions. Company contributions to this plan for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period from October 21, 2003 to December 31, 2003 were $0.6 million, $0.6 million and $0.1 million, respectively.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

14. Related Party Transactions

The Company has an agreement with affiliates of two of its majority limited partners, Apax Partners, L.P., the successor to Saunders, Karp & Megrue, L.L.C. and Trimaran Fund Management, L.L.C., to provide management services to the Company. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company will pay a $1.0 million annual management fee plus reimbursement of any out-of-pocket expenses incurred. The agreement expires upon sale to an unaffiliated third party of substantially all of the Company’s assets or interests. Management fees charged to expense was $1.0 million, $1.0 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, and for the period from October 21, 2003 to December 31, 2003, respectively. Additionally, during the period from October 21, 2003 to December 31, 2003, the Company paid $3.3 million in transaction fees to its majority limited partners which have been recorded as deferred financing cost.

The Predecessor Company had an agreement with Pfingsten Partners, L.L.C., an affiliate of a Class A member, to provide management services to the Predecessor Company. The agreement expired upon the sale of the Company on October 21, 2003. Management fees charged to expense was $0.3 million for the period January 1, 2003 through October 20, 2003.

 

15. Leases

The Company leases its corporate office and distribution facilities under operating leases expiring on various dates. In addition to the base rent, certain leases require the Company to pay as additional rent a portion of the real estate taxes and common area expenses of the leased premises. Total rent expense was $2.0 million, $1.6 million, and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and the period from October 21, 2003 through December 31, 2003. The Company has historically entered and will continue to enter into leases of a temporary or short-term nature that do not extend beyond December 31, 2005 and that do not have future non-cancelable commitments.

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases at December 31, 2005, are as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

   Amount

2006

   $ 1,933

2007

     1,607

2008

     1,463

2009

     923

2010

     225
      
   $ 6,151
      

 

16. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is party to legal actions and contingencies arising during the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

17. Unaudited Supplemental Quarterly Data

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.
     First
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter

2005

           

Net sales

   $ 91,954    $ 104,087    $ 105,630    $ 102,968

Cost of sales

     63,102      72,840      74,160      72,439
                           

Gross profit

     28,852      31,247      31,470      30,529

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     15,034      16,685      15,998      17,157
                           

Income from operations

     13,818      14,562      15,472      13,372

Other expense:

           

Interest expense

     5,891      5,893      5,765      5,659

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     688      673      1,154      1,612

Other, net

     —        112      18      90
                           
     6,579      6,678      6,937      7,361
                           

Net income

   $ 7,239    $ 7,884    $ 8,535    $ 6,011
                           

 

     Norcraft Companies, L.P.
     First
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter

2005

           

Net sales

   $ 91,954    $ 104,087    $ 105,630    $ 102,968

Cost of sales

     63,102      72,840      74,160      72,439
                           

Gross profit

     28,852      31,247      31,470      30,529

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     15,034      16,685      15,998      17,157
                           

Income from operations

     13,818      14,562      15,472      13,372

Other expense:

           

Interest expense

     3,893      3,832      3,670      3,498

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     602      585      1,066      1,519

Other, net

     —        112      18      90
                           
     4,495      4,529      4,754      5,107
                           

Net income

   $ 9,323    $ 10,033    $ 10,718    $ 8,265
                           

 

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Norcraft Holdings, L.P.    Norcraft Companies, L.P.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Norcraft Holdings, L.P.
     First
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter

2004

         

Net sales

   $ 68,593     $ 88,090     $ 89,186    $ 84,406

Cost of sales

     45,794       58,832       62,069      60,738
                             

Gross profit

     22,799       29,258       27,117      23,668

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     13,322       15,189       14,751      14,982
                             

Income from operations

     9,477       14,069       12,366      8,686

Other expense:

         

Interest expense

     3,938       4,039       5,046      5,792

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     628       616       654      814

Other, net

     (4 )     (85 )     1      32
                             
     4,562       4,570       5,701      6,638
                             

Net income

   $ 4,915     $ 9,499     $ 6,665    $ 2,048
                             

 

     Norcraft Companies, L.P.
     First
Quarter
    Second
Quarter
    Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter

2004

         

Net sales

   $ 68,593     $ 88,090     $ 89,186    $ 84,406

Cost of sales

     45,794       58,832       62,069      60,738
                             

Gross profit

     22,799       29,258       27,117      23,668

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     13,322       15,189       14,751      14,982
                             

Income from operations

     9,477       14,069       12,366      8,686

Other expense:

         

Interest expense

     3,938       4,039       4,093      3,827

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     628       616       627      715

Other, net

     (4 )     (85 )     1      32
                             
     4,562       4,570       4,721      4,574
                             

Net income

   $ 4,915     $ 9,499     $ 7,645    $ 4,112
                             

 

18. New Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004) Share-Based Payments (“SFAS No. 123R”). SFAS No. 123R addresses all forms of share-based payment awards, including shares issued under employee stock purchase plans, stock options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights. SFAS No. 123R will require us to expense share-based payment awards with compensation cost measured at the fair value of the award. SFAS No. 123R requires us to adopt the new accounting provisions beginning in the first quarter of 2006. The adoption of SFAS 123R is not expected to materially impact the Company’s financial statements.

 

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Schedule II – Consolidated Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Beginning
Balance
   Additions    Deductions     Ending
Balance

2005 (Successor)

          

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

   $ 1,250    $ 3,050    $ (3,080 )   $ 1,220

Warranty reserves

     520      4,595      (4,272 )     843

2004 (Successor)

          

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

   $ 1,861    $ 2,206    $ (2,817 )   $ 1,250

Warranty reserves

     372      2,329      (2,181 )     520

10/21/03-12/31/03 (Successor)

          

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

   $ 1,615    $ 202    $ 44     $ 1,861

Warranty reserves

     408      384      (420 )     372

01/01/03-10/20/03 (Predecessor)

          

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

   $ 1,422    $ 2,040    $ (1,847 )   $ 1,615

Warranty reserves

     386      1,687      (1,665 )     408

 

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Exhibit

  

Description

3.1    Certificate of Limited Partnership of Norcraft Holdings, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004).
3.2    Norcraft Holdings, L.P. Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership, dated as of October 21, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004).
3.3    First Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Norcraft Holdings, L.P., dated as of August 17, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004)
3.4    Certificate of Incorporation of Norcraft Capital Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004).
3.5    By-Laws of Norcraft Capital Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004).
3.6    Certificate of Formation of Norcraft G.P., L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to Norcraft Companies, L.P. Form S-4, filed on April 27, 2004).
3.7    Norcraft GP, L.L.C Amended and Restated Limited Liability Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to Norcraft Companies, L.P. Form S-4, filed on April 27, 2004).
4.1    Indenture with respect to the 9 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2012 between Norcraft Holdings, L.L.P, Norcraft Capital Corp. and U.S. Bank, National Association as Trustee, dated August 17, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004).
4.2    Form of 9 3/4% Senior Discount Notes due 2012 (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.3    Indenture with respect to the 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 between Norcraft Companies, L.P, Norcraft Finance Corp., the Guarantors names therein and U.S. Bank, National Association as Trustee, dated October 21, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Norcraft Companies, L.P. Form S-4 filed on April 27, 2004).
4.4    Form of 9% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011 (included in Exhibit 4.3).
10.3    Credit Agreement dated as of October 21, 2003, among Norcraft Companies, L.P., (as successor in interest to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.) the other Guarantors named therein, the lenders named therein and UBS Securities LLC, as Bookmanager and Lead Arranger, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC as Swingline Lender and UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as Issuing Bank, Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on August 3, 2004).
10.4    Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated as of August 17, 2004, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2003 among Norcraft Companies, L.P., Norcraft Holdings, L.P., the other Guarantors party thereto and the Lenders party thereto, UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as Issuing Bank, Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent and UBS Securities LLC, as Bookmanager and Lead Arranger, Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Syndication Agent, Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, as Co-Arranger, CIT Lending Services Corporation, as Documentation Agent, and UBS Loan Finance LLC, as Swingline Lender, is entered into by and among the Borrower and the several Lenders that have executed a signature page thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004).
10.5    Assumption Agreement, dated as of August 13, 2004, made by Norcraft Intermediate Holdings, L.P., in favor of UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent for the banks and other Lenders parties to the Credit Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2003, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004).

 

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Exhibit

  

Description

10.6    Assignment of Interests, dated August 17, 2004, between Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Intermediate Holdings, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on October 12, 2004).
10.7    U.S. Security Agreement by Norcraft Companies, L.P., Norcraft Intermediate Holdings, L.P. (as successor in interest to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.), Norcraft Finance Corp., the Guarantors named therein and UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as Collateral Agent, dated as of October 21, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Norcraft Companies, L.P.’s Form S-4 filed on April 27, 2004).
10.8    Canadian Security Agreement by Norcraft Canada Corporation and UBS AG, Stamford Branch, as Collateral Agent, dated as of October 21, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Norcraft Companies, L.P. Form S-4, filed June 27, 2004).
10.9    Employment Letter, dated October 21, 2003, from Norcraft Holdings, L.P. to Mark Buller (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to Norcraft Companies, L.P. Form S-4 filed on April 27, 2004).
10.10    Amendments to Employment Letter, dated August 17, 2004, from Norcraft Holdings, L.P. to Mark Buller (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on June 25, 2004).
10.11    Norcraft Holdings, L.P. Amended and Restated Management Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on June 25, 2004).
10.12    Contribution Agreement, dated as of October 21, 2003 by and among Norcraft Holdings, L.P., Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C., Mark Buller, David Buller, James, Buller, Phil Buller, Herb Buller and Erna Buller (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Norcraft Companies, L.P. Form S-4 filed on June 25, 2004).
10.13    Amendment to Contribution Agreement Letter, dated August 17, 2004, from Norcraft Holdings, L.P. to Buller Norcraft Holdings, L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on June 25, 2004).
10.14    Management and Monitoring Agreement Letter, dated October 21, 2003, from Sanders Karp & Mergrue, LLC and Trimaran Fund Management L.L.C. to Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on June 25, 2004).
10.16    Employment Letter, dated October 21, 2003, from Norcraft Companies, L.P. to Simon Solomon (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Norcraft Companies, L.P. Form S-4 filed on April 27, 2004).
10.17    Employment Letter, dated October 21, 2003, from Norcraft Companies, L.P. to John Swedeen (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to Norcraft Companies, L.P. Form S-4 filed on April 27, 2004).
10.19 *    Employment Letter, dated December 1, 2005, from Norcraft Companies, L.P. to Kurt Wanninger.
10.20 *    Employment Letter, dated March 9, 2006, from Norcraft Companies, L.P. to David Romeo.
12.1 *    Statements re: Computation of Ratios.
21.1    List of Subsidiaries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to Norcraft Holdings, L.P.’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on June 25, 2004).
31.1 *    Certification by Mark Buller pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 *    Certification by Leigh Ginter pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 *    Certification by Mark Buller pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2 *    Certification by Leigh Ginter pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

* Filed herewith.

 

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EX-10.19 2 dex1019.htm EMPLOYMENT LETTER, DATED DECEMBER 1, 2005 Employment Letter, dated December 1, 2005

Exhibit 10.19

NORCRAFT COMPANIES, L.P.

3020 Denmark Avenue, Suite 100

Eagan, MN 55121

December 1, 2005

Kurt Wanninger

2115 Cobblestone Road

Jasper Indiana 47546

Dear Kurt:

I am pleased to confirm our offer and your acceptance for employment with Norcraft Companies, L.P. (the “Company”). This letter will set forth the terms of the employment agreement between you and the Company.

Effective Date; Term. The “Effective Date” of this Agreement will be January 17, 2006, or such other date as is mutually agreed between you and the Company. Unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 6, the term of your employment shall continue until December 31, 2007. Thereafter, the employment term shall be automatically extended for consecutive one-year periods unless either you or the Company declines to extend the employment term no later than forty five (45) days prior to the expiration of such term.

Duties, etc. You will be employed as the President of Mid Continent. In this capacity, you will be one of the highest ranking management personnel of the Company. In addition, you will serve without additional compensation as an officer of any of the Company’s affiliates, as designated by the General Partner of the Company, unless such designation materially increases your responsibilities. You will be accountable to, and will also have such powers, duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company or such other officer designated by him or the General Partner of the Company, provided that such duties and responsibilities are consistent with your position. You will perform and discharge your duties and responsibilities faithfully, diligently and to the best of your ability. You will devote substantially all of your working time and efforts to the business and affairs of the Company.

Cash Compensation. During the term of your employment, the Company will pay you a base salary at the annual rate of $320,000.00. Upon the Effective Date and provided you remain employed on each payment date, you will be eligible for a bonus equal to $75,000.00, payable to you in three equal installments at the end of January, February and March of 2006. You will also be eligible for an annual bonus for 2006 and 2007 pursuant to the 2006 and 2007 bonus plans to be put in place by the Board of Managers of the General Partner of the Company for employees in the Mid Continent division; provided that, your annual bonus for 2006 will not be less than $125,000.00, and your annual bonus for 2007 will not be less than $110,000.00. The Board of Managers of the General Partner of the Company will determine the bonus plans for 2006 and 2007 after completing an assessment of business objectives and existing plans. All payments under this section or any other section of this letter agreement will be made in accordance with the regular payroll practices of the Company, reduced by applicable withholding.

Equity. Upon commencement of your employment, you will also become entitled to receive 1,054,304 Class D limited partnership units (“Class D Units”) of the Company’s parent, Norcraft Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Holdings”), which units will be subject to the terms (including with respect to vesting) of the Amended and Restated Norcraft Holdings, L.P. Management Incentive Plan (as such may be further amended from time to time, the “Plan”). In accordance with the terms of the Plan, of such Class D Units, 50% will be Performance-Based Units (as defined in the Plan) and 50% will be Time-Based Units (as defined in the Plan). The first potential vesting

 

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of the Class D Units will be as of December 31, 2006. In connection with your receipt of Class D Units, you will agree to become a party to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Holdings, dated as of October 21, 2003 (as such may be further amended from time to time, the “Holdings L.P. Agreement”), and accordingly, shall be subject to all of the obligations, and entitled to all of the benefits of a Management Limited Partner (as defined in the Holdings L.P. Agreement) thereunder with respect to such Class D Units.

Benefits. You will be entitled to no less than twenty (20) paid vacation days per calendar year during the term of your employment. You will also be eligible to participate in all benefits and welfare plans which are generally available to senior employees of the Company’s Mid Continent division. The Board of Managers of the General Partner of the Company will undertake a review of any benefit and welfare plans and may modify the existing package of plans or adopt new plans after completing its assessment, with the intent of retaining a level of overall benefits substantially similar to those currently in place. In addition, the Company will reimburse your reasonable pre-approved relocation expenses incurred in connection with transferring your residence to an agreed upon location. Any reimbursement will be subject to and otherwise in accordance with the Company’s relocation policies and procedures. The determination of “reasonable relocation expenses” shall be in the sole judgment of the Company.

Termination of Employment. Your employment under this Agreement shall be for the term set forth in Section 1 hereof, except as provided below. You or the Company may terminate your employment prior to the end of this term, as set forth in this Section, subject to applicable statutory and common law restrictions. The parties’ rights and duties in the event of a termination of employment will be as set forth below.

If (x) the Company terminates your employment other than for Cause (as defined below) or (y) you terminate your employment for Good Reason (defined below), the Company will, in lieu of any other payments or benefits hereunder or otherwise (except for payment of base salary through the Date of Termination, at the rate then in effect, plus benefits accrued pursuant to Section 5 above), continue to pay your base salary at the rate in effect on the Date of Termination (as defined below) and continue to provide or cause to be provided health, life and disability insurance benefits to the extent permitted under such plans through the one-year anniversary of the Date of Termination and the pro-rated portion of any bonus accrued for the year in which the Date of Termination occurs (payable when such bonus ordinarily would have been paid); provided that you make such affirmative COBRA or other elections as are required for such benefits to continue. Any payments under this Section 6 shall be made in accordance with the Company’s standard practices and shall be dependent upon your performance of the obligations under this letter agreement.

If your employment terminates for any other reason, the Company will, in lieu of any other payments hereunder or otherwise, continue to pay your base salary through the Date of Termination, at the rate then in effect, plus benefits accrued pursuant to Section 5 above.

For purposes of this letter: “Date of Termination” shall mean the date your employment with the Company terminates regardless of the reason. “Cause” shall mean (A) any material failure by you to perform your duties under this letter agreement or to obey policy directives from any superior executive officer of the Company or the General Partner of the Company, it being understood that how well you perform such duties or carry out such directives shall not give rise to “Cause” under this clause (A), (B) your reporting to work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, the use of illegal drugs (whether or not at the workplace) or other repeated conduct causing the Company or any of its affiliates public disgrace or disrepute or material economic harm, (C) your material violation of any of the policies and guidelines for the Company, including, without limitation, those relating to conflicts of interest, ethical practices, trade regulation, payment and procurement policies, legal compliance, employment discrimination, and/or sexual harassment, (D) your commission of a felony or an act of fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement or any other act involving moral turpitude, (E) your commission of any act of dishonesty which materially injures the Company or any of its affiliates, or (F) material breach by you of this letter agreement (including any covenant or representation herein) or the Holdings L.P. Agreement, provided, that in the circumstances described in clauses (A), (C), or (F) you shall have thirty (30) days to cure the default after notice by the Company. “Good Reason” shall mean (w) any material diminution of your duties, (x) a material breach by the Company of this letter or the Holdings L.P. Agreement, (y) relocation by the Company outside of the United States, or (z) change of your title, provided, that in the circumstances described in clauses (w), (x), and (z) the Company shall have thirty (30) days to cure the default after notice by you.

 

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Confidentiality; Proprietary Rights. Without the written consent of the General Partner of the Company, you will not during or after the term of your employment with the Company disclose to any person or entity (other than a person or entity to which disclosure is in your reasonable judgment necessary or appropriate in connection with the performance of your duties for the Company), any confidential or trade secret information obtained by you while in the employ of the Company the disclosure of which may be adverse to the interests of the Company or any of its affiliates, or use any such information to the detriment of the Company or any of its affiliates; provided, however, that such restriction shall not apply to information that is generally known to the public other than as a result of unauthorized disclosure by you.

All inventions, developments, methods, processes and ideas conceived, developed or reduced to practice by you during your employment, and for three months thereafter, which are directly or indirectly useful in, or relate to, the business of or services provided by or sold by the Company or any of its affiliates shall be promptly and fully disclosed by you to an appropriate executive officer of the Company (accompanied by all papers, drawings, data and other materials relating thereto) and shall be the Company’s exclusive property as against you. You will, upon the Company’s request and at its expense (but without any additional compensation to you), execute all documents reasonably necessary to assign your right, title and interest in any such invention, development, method or idea (and to direct issuance to the Company of all patents or copyrights with respect thereto).

Restricted Activities. You agree that, during the term of your employment with the Company and until the one-year anniversary of the Date of Termination or your last severance payment, whichever is later, you will not compete with the Company in the North American branded cabinet business. To this end, you agree that you will not directly or indirectly, be connected as an officer, director, employee, consultant, owner or otherwise with any business in North America which competes with the Company in the North American branded cabinet business. In addition, during the term of your employment with the Company and the period ending on the second-year anniversary of the Date of Termination, you agree to not directly (or indirectly through another person or entity) (i) induce or attempt to induce any employee of the Company or any of its affiliates to leave the employ of the Company or any of its affiliates, as the case may be, or in any way interfere with the relationship between the Company or any of its affiliates and any employee thereof, or (ii) hire any person who was an employee of the Company or any of its affiliates at any time during the term of your employment with the Company or the period ending on the second-year anniversary of the Date of Termination. You agree that the restrictions contained in this Section 8 are reasonably necessary for the protection of the Company and that a violation of such provisions will cause damage that may be irreparable or impossible to ascertain and, accordingly, that the Company will be entitled to injunctive or other similar relief in equity from a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce or restrain a violation of these restrictions.

Conflicting Agreements. You represent and warrant that the execution of this letter agreement and the performance by you of your obligations hereunder will not breach or be in conflict with any other agreement to which you are a party or are bound and that you are not now subject to any covenants against competition or similar covenants or any court order or other legal obligation that would affect the performance of your obligations hereunder. You will not disclose to or use on behalf of the Company any proprietary information of a third party without such party’s consent.

Miscellaneous. The headings in this letter are for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning hereof. This letter agreement, together with the Holdings L.P. Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and you, and supersedes any prior communications, agreements and understandings, written or oral, with respect to your employment and compensation and all matters pertaining thereto. If any provision in this letter agreement should, for any reason, be held invalid or unenforceable in any respect, it shall be construed by limiting it so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with applicable law. This letter agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Minnesota without giving effect to any choice or conflict of laws provision or rule that would cause the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction. Should any action or proceeding be brought to construe or enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the rights of the parties hereunder, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in such action or proceeding.

 

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Acceptance. In accepting this offer, you represent that you have not relied on any agreement or representation, oral or written, express or implied, that is not set forth expressly in this letter agreement or the Holdings L.P. Agreement.

 

Very truly yours,
NORCRAFT COMPANIES, L.P.

By Norcraft GP, L.L.C.,

its general partner

By:

 

/s/ Leigh Ginter

Name:

  Leigh Ginter

Title:

  CFO

Accepted and Agreed To:

 

/s/ Kurt Wanninger

Kurt Wanninger

 

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EX-10.20 3 dex1020.htm EMPLOYMENT LETTER, DATED MARCH 9, 2006 Employment Letter, dated March 9, 2006

Exhibit 10.20

NORCRAFT COMPANIES, L.P.

3020 Denmark Avenue, Suite 100

Eagan, MN 55121

March 9, 2006

David Romeo

21025 Laurel Drive

Deer Park, IL 60010

Dear David:

I am pleased to confirm our offer and your acceptance for employment with Norcraft Companies, L.P. (the “Company”). This letter will set forth the terms of the employment agreement between you and the Company.

1. Effective Date; Term. The “Effective Date” of this Agreement will be March 13, 2006, or such other date as is mutually agreed between you and the Company. Unless earlier terminated pursuant to Section 6, the term of your employment shall continue until December 31, 2006. Thereafter, the employment term shall be automatically extended for consecutive one-year periods unless either you or the Company declines to extend the employment term no later than forty five (45) days prior to the expiration of such term.

2. Duties, etc. You will be employed as the Chief Executive Officer of UltraCraft Cabinetry. In this capacity, you will be one of the highest ranking management personnel of the Company. In addition, you will serve without additional compensation as an officer of any of the Company’s affiliates, as designated by the General Partner of the Company, unless such designation materially increases your responsibilities. You will be accountable to, and will also have such powers, duties and responsibilities as may from time to time be prescribed by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company or such other officer designated by him or the General Partner of the Company, provided that such duties and responsibilities are consistent with your position. You will perform and discharge your duties and responsibilities faithfully, diligently and to the best of your ability. You will devote substantially all of your working time and efforts to the business and affairs of the Company.

3. Cash Compensation. During the term of your employment, the Company will pay you a base salary at the annual rate of $225,000.00. You will also be eligible for an annual bonus for each fiscal year completed during the term of your employment pursuant to the bonus plan for such year to be put in place by the Board of Managers of the General Partner of the Company for employees in the UltraCraft Cabinetry division; provided that, your annual bonus target for 2006 will be 30% of your annual base salary. The Board of Managers of the General Partner of the Company will determine the bonus plans for each fiscal year after completing an assessment of business objectives and existing plans. All payments under this section or any other section of this letter agreement will be made in accordance with the regular payroll practices of the Company, reduced by applicable withholding.

4. Equity. Upon commencement of your employment, you will also become entitled to receive 632,089 Class D limited partnership units (“Class D Units”) of the Company’s parent, Norcraft Holdings, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Holdings”), which units will be subject to the terms (including with respect to vesting) of the Amended and Restated Norcraft Holdings, L.P. Management Incentive Plan (as such may be further amended from time to time, the “Plan”). In accordance with the terms of the Plan, of such Class D Units, 50% will be Performance-Based Units (as defined in the Plan) and 50% will be Time-Based Units (as defined in the Plan). The first potential vesting of the Class D Units

 

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will be as of December 31, 2006. In connection with your receipt of Class D Units, you will agree to become a party to the Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Holdings, dated as of October 21, 2003 (as such may be further amended from time to time, the “Holdings L.P. Agreement”), and accordingly, shall be subject to all of the obligations, and entitled to all of the benefits of a Management Limited Partner (as defined in the Holdings L.P. Agreement) thereunder with respect to such Class D Units.

5. Benefits. You will be entitled to no less than twenty (20) paid vacation days per calendar year during the term of your employment. You will also be eligible to participate in all benefits and welfare plans which are generally available to senior employees of the Company’s UltraCraft division. The Board of Managers of the General Partner of the Company will undertake a review of any benefit and welfare plans and may modify the existing package of plans or adopt new plans after completing its assessment, with the intent of retaining a level of overall benefits substantially similar to those currently in place.

6. Termination of Employment. Your employment under this Agreement shall be for the term set forth in Section 1 hereof, except as provided below. You or the Company may terminate your employment prior to the end of this term, as set forth in this Section, subject to applicable statutory and common law restrictions. The parties’ rights and duties in the event of a termination of employment will be as set forth below.

If (x) the Company terminates your employment other than for Cause (as defined below) or (y) you terminate your employment for Good Reason (defined below), the Company will, in lieu of any other payments or benefits hereunder or otherwise (except for payment of base salary through the Date of Termination (as defined below), at the rate then in effect, plus benefits accrued pursuant to Section 5 above), continue to pay your base salary at the rate in effect on the Date of Termination and continue to provide or cause to be provided health, life and disability insurance benefits to the extent permitted under such plans until the one year anniversary of the Date of Termination and the pro-rated portion of any bonus accrued for the year in which the Date of Termination occurs (payable when such bonus ordinarily would have been paid); provided that you make such affirmative COBRA or other elections as are required for such benefits to continue. Any payments under this Section 6 shall be made in accordance with the Company’s standard practices and shall be dependent upon your performance of the obligations under this letter agreement and your timely execution of an effective release of claims substantially in the form of Exhibit A hereto.

If your employment terminates for any other reason, the Company will, in lieu of any other payments hereunder or otherwise, continue to pay your base salary through the Date of Termination, at the rate then in effect, plus benefits accrued pursuant to Section 5 above.

For purposes of this letter: “Date of Termination” shall mean the date your employment with the Company terminates regardless of the reason. “Cause” shall mean (A) any material failure by you to perform your duties under this letter agreement or to obey policy directives from any superior executive officer of the Company or the General Partner of the Company, it being understood that how well you perform such duties or carry out such directives shall not give rise to “Cause” under this clause (A), (B) your reporting to work under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs, the use of illegal drugs (whether or not at the workplace) or other repeated conduct causing the Company or any of its affiliates public disgrace or disrepute or material economic harm, (C) your material violation of any of the policies and guidelines for the Company, including, without limitation, those relating to conflicts of interest, ethical practices, trade regulation, payment and procurement policies, legal compliance, employment discrimination, and/or sexual harassment, (D) your commission of a felony or an act of fraud, misappropriation, embezzlement or any other act involving moral turpitude, (E) your commission of any act of dishonesty which materially injures the Company or any of its affiliates, or (F) material breach by you of this letter agreement (including any covenant or representation herein) or the Holdings L.P. Agreement, provided, that in the circumstances described in clauses (A), (C), or (F) you shall have thirty (30) days to cure the default after notice by the Company. “Good Reason” shall mean (w) any material diminution of your duties, (x) a material breach by the Company of this letter or the Holdings L.P. Agreement, (y) relocation by the Company outside of the United States, or (z) change of your title, provided, that in the circumstances described in clauses (w), (x), and (z) the Company shall have thirty (30) days to cure the default after notice by you.

 

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7. Confidentiality; Proprietary Rights. Without the written consent of the General Partner of the Company, you will not during or after the term of your employment with the Company disclose to any person or entity (other than a person or entity to which disclosure is in your reasonable judgment necessary or appropriate in connection with the performance of your duties for the Company), any confidential or trade secret information obtained by you while in the employ of the Company the disclosure of which may be adverse to the interests of the Company or any of its affiliates, or use any such information to the detriment of the Company or any of its affiliates; provided, however, that such restriction shall not apply to information that is generally known to the public other than as a result of unauthorized disclosure by you.

All inventions, developments, methods, processes and ideas conceived, developed or reduced to practice by you during your employment, and for three months thereafter, which are directly or indirectly useful in, or relate to, the business of or services provided by or sold by the Company or any of its affiliates shall be promptly and fully disclosed by you to an appropriate executive officer of the Company (accompanied by all papers, drawings, data and other materials relating thereto) and shall be the Company’s exclusive property as against you. You will, upon the Company’s request and at its expense (but without any additional compensation to you), execute all documents reasonably necessary to assign your right, title and interest in any such invention, development, method or idea (and to direct issuance to the Company of all patents or copyrights with respect thereto).

8. Restricted Activities. You agree that, during the term of your employment with the Company and thereafter until at least the first anniversary of the Date of Termination, you will not compete with the Company in the North American branded cabinet business. To this end, you agree that you will not directly or indirectly, be connected as an officer, director, employee, consultant, owner or otherwise with any business in North America which competes with the Company in the North American branded cabinet business. In addition, during the term of your employment with the Company and thereafter during the period ending on the second-year anniversary of the Date of Termination, you agree to not directly (or indirectly through another person or entity) (i) induce or attempt to induce any employee of the Company or any of its affiliates to leave the employ of the Company or any of its affiliates, as the case may be, or in any way interfere with the relationship between the Company or any of its affiliates and any employee thereof, or (ii) hire any person who was an employee of the Company or any of its affiliates at any time during the term of your employment with the Company or the period ending on the second-year anniversary of the Date of Termination. You agree that the restrictions contained in this Section 8 are reasonably necessary for the protection of the Company and that a violation of such provisions will cause damage that may be irreparable or impossible to ascertain and, accordingly, that the Company will be entitled to injunctive or other similar relief in equity from a court of competent jurisdiction to enforce or restrain a violation of these restrictions.

9. Conflicting Agreements. You represent and warrant that the execution of this letter agreement and the performance by you of your obligations hereunder will not breach or be in conflict with any other agreement to which you are a party or are bound and that you are not now subject to any covenants against competition or similar covenants or any court order or other legal obligation that would affect the performance of your obligations hereunder. You will not disclose to or use on behalf of the Company any proprietary information of a third party without such party’s consent.

10. Miscellaneous. The headings in this letter are for convenience only and shall not affect the meaning hereof. This letter agreement, together with the Holdings L.P. Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Company and you, and supersedes any prior communications, agreements and understandings, written or oral, with respect to your employment and compensation and all matters pertaining thereto. If any provision in this letter agreement should, for any reason, be held invalid or unenforceable in any respect, it shall be construed by limiting it so as to be enforceable to the maximum extent compatible with applicable law. This letter agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal substantive laws of the State of Minnesota without giving effect to any choice or conflict of laws provision or rule that would cause the application of the domestic substantive laws of any other jurisdiction. Should any action or proceeding be brought to construe or enforce the terms and conditions of this Agreement or the rights of the parties hereunder, the losing party shall pay to the prevailing party all court costs and reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in such action or proceeding.

[Remainder of Page Intentionally Blank]

 

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11. Acceptance. In accepting this offer, you represent that you have not relied on any agreement or representation, oral or written, express or implied, that is not set forth expressly in this letter agreement or the Holdings L.P. Agreement.

 

Very truly yours,
NORCRAFT COMPANIES, L.P.

By NORCRAFT GP, L.L.C.,

its general partner

By:  

/s/ Leigh Ginter

Name:  

Leigh Ginter

Title:  

CFO

Accepted and Agreed To:

/s/ David Romeo


David Romeo

 

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EX-12.1 4 dex121.htm COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES Computation Of Ratio Of Earnings To Fixed Charges

Exhibit 12.1

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(dollar amounts in thousands)

 

     Norcraft Holdings L.P.  
     For the Period
October 21
through
December 31,
2003
    Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2004     2005  

EARNINGS:

      

Income from continuing operations

   $ 2,050     $ 23,127     $ 29,669  

Fixed charges

     3,703       22,074       27,993  
                        

Earnings before fixed charges

     5,753       45,201       57,662  

FIXED CHARGES:

      

Interest expense

     3,217       18,815       23,208  

Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs

     391       2,714       4,127  

Capitalized interest

     —         —         —    

Interest portion of rent expense

     95       545       658  
                        

Fixed charges

   $ 3,703     $ 22,074     $ 27,993  

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     1.6 x     2.0 x     2.1 x

 

     Norcraft Companies L.P.  
     Predecessor             Successor  
     Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
    For the Period
January 1,
2003 through
October 20,
2003
            For the Period
October 21
through
December 31,
2003
    Fiscal Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2001     2002              2004     2005  

EARNINGS:

                      

Income from continuing operations

   $ 6,427     $ 22,608     $ 23,806             $ 2,050     $ 26,170     $ 38,339  

Fixed charges

     4,018       3,120       2,016               3,703       19,031       19,323  
                                                        

Earnings before fixed charges

     10,445       25,728       25,822               5,753       45,201       57,662  

FIXED CHARGES:

                      

Interest expense

     3,585       2,574       1,422               3,217       15,897       14,893  

Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs

     198       301       267               391       2,589       3,772  

Capitalized interest

     —         —         —                 —         —         —    

Interest portion of rent expense

     234       245       327               95       545       658  
                                                        

Fixed charges

   $ 4,018     $ 3,120     $ 2,016             $ 3,703     $ 19,031     $ 19,323  

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

     2.6 x     8.2 x     12.8 x             1.6 x     2.4 x     3.0 x
EX-31.1 5 dex311.htm CEO SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION CEO Section 302 Certification

Exhibit 31.1

Section 302 Certification

I, Mark Buller, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Form 10-K of Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P.

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrants as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrants’ other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrants and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrants’, including their consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  c. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants’ most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrants’ other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants’ auditors and the audit committee of the registrants’ general partner’s board of managers:

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants’ ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 31, 2006  

/s/ Mark Buller

  Mark Buller – Chief Executive Officer
EX-31.2 6 dex312.htm CFO SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION CFO Section 302 Certification

Exhibit 31.2

Section 302 Certification

I, Leigh Ginter, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this Form 10-K of Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P.

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrants as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrants’ other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrants and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrants’, including their consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants’ disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  c. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrants’ most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrants’ other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants’ auditors and the audit committee of the registrants’ general partner’s board of managers:

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrants’ ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 31, 2006  

/s/ Leigh Ginter

 

Leigh Ginter – Chief Financial Officer

(Chief Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1 7 dex321.htm CEO SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION CEO Section 906 Certification

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 1350, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, as Chief Executive Officer of Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. (together, the “Company”), does hereby certify that to the undersigned’s knowledge:

1) the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2005 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2) the information contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2005 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: March 31, 2006  

/s/ Mark Buller

  Mark Buller – Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement, required by Section 906, has been provided to Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. and will be retained by Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2 8 dex322.htm CFO SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION CFO Section 906 Certification

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 1350, CHAPTER 63 OF TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, as Chief Financial Officer of Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. (together, the “Company”), does hereby certify that to the undersigned’s knowledge:

1) the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2005 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2) the information contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ending December 31, 2005 fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: March 31, 2006  

/s/ Leigh Ginter

 

Leigh Ginter – Chief Financial Officer

(Chief Accounting Officer)

A signed original of this written statement, required by Section 906, has been provided to Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. and will be retained by Norcraft Holdings, L.P. and Norcraft Companies, L.P. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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