Commitments and Contingencies
Regulatory Matters
Government and regulatory agencies may have the ability to conduct routine audits and periodic examinations of, and administrative proceedings regarding, the Company’s business operations.
As previously disclosed, U.S. Customs gathered initial information from the Company under routine audit procedures, and the information indicated that the Company potentially underpaid import duties in prior periods arising from certain classification discrepancies for products imported into the United States as separately entered shipments. In working with U.S. Customs, the Company has exercised reasonable care to address this matter in an equitable and expeditious manner through the filing of a prior disclosure submission with U.S. Customs. As of January 3, 2026, the Company estimates that it will be required to pay approximately $8.0 million, excluding any interest. This amount is reflected in Other current liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets as of January 3, 2026 and December 28, 2024. On the Company’s consolidated statement of operations, expense of $8.0 million, excluding interest, was recognized during fiscal 2024 within Cost of products sold.
In addition, as previously disclosed, U.S. Customs issued proposed notices of action to the Company, asking for confirmation that certain plywood products the Company imported into the United States originated from Vietnam as opposed to China. The Company has provided responses to U.S. Customs and believes that the information it has provided supports the declared origins of the plywood. The Company understands that the review by U.S. Customs of the Company’s imports of certain plywood products from Vietnam remains pending; if the government disagrees with the Company and determines the plywood from Vietnam that was identified in the proposed notice of action originated from China, the Company believes it is reasonably possible that it could be responsible for additional import duties on the entries identified by U.S. Customs that could range from zero to $4 million. The Company has not accrued any liability related to this matter due to its contingent status.
For disclosure concerning another matter related to import duties, see Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the consolidated financial statements, under the heading Inventory.
Environmental Matters
From time to time, the Company may be involved in proceedings involving various environmental and pollution control laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which it operates. When the Company believes it has material financial exposure to these matters, it estimates and recognizes adequate liabilities and, if applicable, also timely records any expected recoveries from insurance coverages or subrogation in accordance with GAAP. Such liabilities, when recorded, may or may not be discounted, as required or permitted by GAAP. Based on presently available information, the Company has no material obligations for environmental matters as of January 3, 2026.
Collective Bargaining Agreements
As of January 3, 2026, the Company employed approximately 2,160 associates and less than one percent of these associates are employed on a part-time basis. Approximately 21 percent of these associates are represented by various local labor unions with terms and conditions of employment governed by Collective Bargaining Agreements (“CBAs”). Five CBAs covering approximately 4% of our associates are up for renewal in fiscal year 2026, of which one is currently in the renegotiation process. We expect to renegotiate the remainder before their expiration dates.
Commitments to Purchase Inventory
The Company’s purchase orders are based on near-term needs and are typically fulfilled by vendors within short time horizons. The Company does not have significant agreements for the purchase of inventory specifying minimum quantities or set prices that exceed expected requirements or that cannot be canceled by the Company within 30 to 60 days.