Level 2 – Significant observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.
Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
The following valuation methodologies were used to measure the fair value of the Plan’s investments:
Common Stock: Valued at quoted market prices in an exchange and active market in which the securities are traded.
Money Market Fund: Valued at quoted market prices in an exchange and active market, which represent the net asset value (NAV) of shares held by the Plan. The money market fund seeks to maintain a $1.00 NAV.
Mutual Funds: Valued at quoted market prices in an exchange and active market, which represent the net asset values of shares held by the Plan.
Common Investment Trust (CIT): The fair value of participation units held in the Principal Stable Value Fund are based on net asset value, which is obtained from audited information reported by the issuer of the common collective trust at year-end and is used as a practical expedient. This practical expedient is not used when it is determined to be probable that the fund will sell the investment for an amount different than the reported NAV. Investments held by a CIT are required to be reported at fair value, however, contract value is the relevant measurement characteristic for that portion of the net assets of a CIT attributable to fully benefit-responsive investment contracts. This is because contract value is the amount participants would receive if they were to initiate permitted transactions under the terms of the underlying defined-contribution plans. There are no unfunded commitments relating to these investments.
The investment objective of the Principal Stable Value Fund is to provide preservation of capital, relatively stable returns consistent with its comparatively low risk profile, and liquidity for benefit-responsive payments. Withdrawals from the Principal Stable Value Fund for benefit payments and participant transfers to noncompeting options are made to plan participants promptly upon request but in all cases within 30 days after written notification has been received. All plan sponsor-directed full or partial withdrawals are subject to a twelve month advance written notice requirement, though the Principal Stable Value Fund may waive this requirement at its discretion.
The UFP Industries Inc. Stock Fund (the Fund) is tracked on a unitized basis. At December 31, 2023, the Fund consists of common stock of UFP Industries, Inc. (Plan Sponsor) and funds that are held in the Allspring Government Money Market Fund that are sufficient to meet the Fund’s daily cash needs. Unitization of the Fund allows for daily trades. The value of a unit reflects the combined market value of the common stock and the Allspring Government Money Market Fund held by the Fund. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, 1,620,263 and 1,735,220 units, respectively, were outstanding with a value of $120.47 and $76.68 per unit, respectively.
The Plan’s valuation methods may result in a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Although Plan management believes the valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with those participating in the market, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.
Purchases and sales of securities are recorded on a trade date basis. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividends are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Net appreciation and depreciation include the Plan’s gains and losses on investments bought or sold as well as held during the year.