Universal Forest Products Inc. announced that the company's Board of Directors approved a semiannual dividend payment of $0.20 per share at their April 17, 2013 meeting. The dividend is payable on June 15, 2013, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2013.

Universal Forest Products Inc. announced earnings results for the first quarter of 2013. For the quarter, net sales of $554.5 million, up 21.3% over net sales for the same period of 2012. Net earnings were $5.2 million, up 25.7% over the same period of last year. Diluted earnings per share were $0.26, compared to $0.21 for the first quarter of 2012. Cash flow used in operating activities in 2013 is comprised of net earnings of $6 million and $8 million of noncash expenses, offset by a $79 million increase in working capital since last December. Capital expenditures totaled $8.1 million, which includes $2.2 million related to expanding capacity for new products and industrial business. Overall sales increased 21% due to a 19% increase in prices and a 2% increase in units. Unit sales increased as a result of business acquisitions and results vary quite a bit by market.

Universal Forest Products Inc., Annual General Meeting, Apr 17, 2013., at 08:30 US Eastern Standard Time. Location: Technology and Training Building. Agenda: To elect three directors for three year terms expiring in 2016; to ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2013; to consider an advisory vote on executive compensation; to consider a shareholder proposal to amend equal employment opportunity policy; and to approve the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof.