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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) is a diversified wood products company listed on the TSX and NYSE. Company news releases and regulatory filings provide regular updates on its lumber, engineered wood products, and pulp and paper operations across Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Europe. This news page aggregates those disclosures so readers can follow how market conditions, trade policies and operational decisions affect the business.
Recent West Fraser news has covered topics such as quarterly financial results, adjustments to lumber and OSB capacity, and guidance for shipment volumes in its Lumber, North America Engineered Wood Products and Europe Engineered Wood Products segments. The company also reports on capital expenditures, share repurchases under its normal course issuer bid, and dividends on its Common and Class B Common shares.
Operational announcements have included decisions to curtail or close specific lumber and OSB mills in response to timber supply challenges and soft demand, as well as asset and goodwill impairment charges related to these changes. Other releases discuss the impact of countervailing and antidumping duties on Canadian softwood lumber exports to the U.S., and the effect of Section 232 tariffs on imported softwood timber and lumber.
In addition to financial and capacity updates, West Fraser issues news about partnerships and forest stewardship initiatives, such as its collaboration with Lake Babine Nation Forestry Limited Partnership on a First Nations Woodland Licence in British Columbia. Investors and observers can use this news feed to review the company’s own descriptions of its operating environment, risk factors and strategic responses over time.
On March 2, 2021, West Fraser Timber Co. announced that its subsidiary, Norbord Inc., initiated a change of control offer to repurchase US$315 million of senior notes due 2023 at 6.25% and US$350 million of senior notes due 2027 at 5.75%. This move follows Norbord's acquisition by West Fraser on February 1, 2021. The purchase price will be 101% of the principal amount plus accrued interest, with an expected payment date of April 2, 2021. The Offer is open until April 1, 2021, at 5 p.m. EST.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) announced an automatic share purchase plan (ASPP) to facilitate the repurchase of its common shares under a normal course issuer bid (NCIB). The Toronto Stock Exchange approved West Fraser's plan to buy up to 6,044,000 shares, approximately 5% of its outstanding shares, from February 17, 2021, to February 16, 2022. The ASPP allows purchases even during blackout periods, with transactions executed by a broker in compliance with securities regulations.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) reported strong Q4 2020 results with sales of $1.689 billion and earnings of $366 million, marking a 22% earnings ratio. Annual sales reached $5.850 billion and a cash dividend of $0.20 per share was declared, payable on April 1, 2021. The acquisition of Norbord, completed on February 1, 2021, enhances West Fraser's product diversity and market reach. The company anticipates increased lumber production in 2021 and a robust outlook for the housing market, positioning it for sustainable growth.
Norbord reported a record Adjusted EBITDA of $865 million for 2020, significantly up from $138 million in 2019, driven by higher OSB prices and improved productivity. The company, now a subsidiary of West Fraser (WFG), completed its acquisition on February 1, 2021. Adjusted earnings reached $6.38 per diluted share against a loss in the prior year. Fourth quarter results also saw a robust increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $384 million.
Despite challenges due to COVID-19, production at three mills set records, and reopening of the Chambord mill is planned for Spring 2021.
West Fraser Timber Co. has successfully completed its acquisition of Norbord Inc., enhancing its market position in sustainable product manufacturing critical for a low-carbon economy. Norbord shareholders received 0.675 shares of West Fraser for each Norbord share held. The deal sees management continuity, with key Norbord executives being appointed to West Fraser's leadership team. Following this transaction, West Fraser shares will list on the NYSE under the symbol 'WFG', while Norbord shares will be delisted. West Fraser aims for strategic growth post-acquisition.