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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reports recurring developments across a diversified wood products business that produces lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and residuals. Its operating updates commonly address lumber, North America Engineered Wood Products, Europe Engineered Wood Products, and Pulp & Paper results, with demand tied to home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, paper, tissue, and box materials.
Company news also covers softwood lumber duties administered through U.S. trade proceedings, mill operations, impairment and restructuring matters, capital expenditures, share repurchases, annual meeting voting results, shareholder rights plan matters, and annual Form 40-F reporting.
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.