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US$0.32 dividend from West Fraser (NYSE: WFG) set for July 2026

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share on its Common and Class B Common shares. The dividend will be paid on July 13, 2026 to shareholders on record as of June 25, 2026.

The dividend is designated as an eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes. While dividends are declared and paid in U.S. dollars, shareholders may elect to receive payment in Canadian dollars through procedures described on the company’s website.

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Quarterly dividend US$0.32 per share Common and Class B Common shares
Record date June 25, 2026 Shareholders entitled to the dividend
Payment date July 13, 2026 Scheduled dividend payment
Operating facilities More than 50 facilities Canada, U.S., U.K., and Europe
eligible dividends financial
"Dividends are designated to be eligible dividends pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada)"
Eligible dividends are a type of corporate payout that carries a stronger tax benefit for individual shareholders because they come from profits that were taxed at higher corporate rates. Think of them like a higher-value coupon: investors receive cash and, when filing taxes, get a bigger credit that reduces the amount of tax owed on that income. That matters to investors because the after-tax amount they actually keep can be noticeably higher than for other kinds of dividends, affecting yield comparisons and portfolio income planning.
Income Tax Act (Canada) regulatory
"pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation"
The Income Tax Act (Canada) is the federal law that sets the rules for how individuals and businesses in Canada calculate, report and pay income taxes, including what counts as taxable income, allowable deductions, credits and the applicable tax rates. Investors care because those rules determine after‑tax profits, how dividends and capital gains are treated, and which tax incentives affect corporate cash flow and valuations—like a rulebook that decides how much of earnings actually reach shareholders.
record date financial
"payable on July 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 25, 2026"
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
quarterly dividend financial
"has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares"
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of June 2026

Commission File Number: 001-39974

 

 

 

LOGO

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD.

(Exact name of Registrant, as specified in its charter)

 

 

1500 - 885 West Georgia Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada, V6C 3E8

Tel: (604) 895-2700

(Address and Telephone Number of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

 

 
 


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

  

Description

99.1    News release dated June 10, 2026 re: West Fraser Declares Dividend.


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Date: June 10, 2026
WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD.

/S/ Christopher A. Virostek

Christopher A. Virostek

Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer

Exhibit 99.1

 

News Release

 

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For Immediate Release

West Fraser Declares Dividend

VANCOUVER, B.C., June 10, 2026 – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser” or the “Company”) (TSX and NYSE: WFG) has declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on July 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 25, 2026.

Dividends are designated to be eligible dividends pursuant to subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and any applicable provincial legislation pertaining to eligible dividends.

Dividends are declared and payable in U.S. dollars. Shareholders may elect to receive their dividends in Canadian dollars. Details regarding the election procedure are available on our website at www.westfraser.com in the “Investors/Dividends” section.

About West Fraser

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, paper, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers and tissue. For more information about West Fraser, visit www.westfraser.com.

For More Information

Investor Contact

Anil Aggarwala

Director, Treasurer and Investor Relations

Tel. (604) 245-9718

shareholder@westfraser.com

Media Contact

Joyce Wagenaar

Director, Communications

Tel. (604) 817-5539

media@westfraser.com

FAQ

What dividend did West Fraser (WFG) declare in June 2026?

West Fraser declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share. The payment applies to both Common and Class B Common shares and reflects the company’s ongoing cash return policy to shareholders through regular quarterly dividends.

When is the record date and payment date for West Fraser (WFG) dividend?

The dividend record date is June 25, 2026, and payment will be made on July 13, 2026. Only shareholders listed on the company’s register at the record date will receive the scheduled dividend payment.

In what currency will West Fraser (WFG) pay its June 2026 dividend?

Dividends are declared and payable in U.S. dollars. However, shareholders may elect to receive their dividends in Canadian dollars, following the election procedures described in the Investors/Dividends section of West Fraser’s website.

Are West Fraser (WFG) dividends designated as eligible dividends for Canadian tax purposes?

Yes, the dividends are designated as eligible dividends under subsection 89(14) of the Income Tax Act (Canada). This designation may provide more favourable tax treatment for eligible Canadian shareholders, subject to applicable federal and provincial legislation.

Which West Fraser (WFG) shares receive the US$0.32 dividend?

The US$0.32 quarterly dividend applies to both the Common shares and Class B Common shares of West Fraser. Any investor holding either class on the June 25, 2026 record date will be entitled to receive the announced dividend payment.

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