Toronto-based Norbord Inc., the world's largest producer of oriented strand board (OSB), has been acquired by West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. in an all-stock transaction valued at C$4.0 billion (US $3.1 billion).

West Fraser Timber Co., a diversified wood products company, reported a better than expected second quarter profit of $48 million in spite of lower revenues due to COVID-19-induced production curtailments. In comparison, the company reported a loss of $58 million for the second quarter of 2019.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) announced sold $300 million of senior unsecured notes to U.S. invesntors, using proceeeds to repay its outstanding 5.2% senior unsecured notes that matured today.

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported earnings of $118 million or $1.37 per share on sales of $833 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and earnings of $349 million or $4.07 per share, on sales of $3,474 million for 2013.

The Board of Directors of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per share on the Common shares and Class B Common shares in the capital of the Company, payable on January 13, 2014 to shareholders of record on December 23, 2013.

VANCOUVER, BC -- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reported earnings after discontinued operations of $63 million on sales of $772 million in the second quarter of 2010 and earnings after discontinued operations of $83 million on sales of $1.5 billion for the first half of 2010.

Vancouver, B.C. – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. today reported earnings after discontinued operations of $63 million or $1.46 per share on sales of $772 million in the second quarter of 2010 and earnings after discontinued operations of $83 million or $1.91 per share, on sales of $1.5 billion for the first half of 2010.