West Fraser Announces 2020 Annual and Fourth Quarter Results, Initiates Normal Course Issuer Bid, Dividend Declared
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VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. ("West Fraser", "we", "us", "our", or the "Company") (TSX and NYSE both under the trading symbol WFG) today reported the fourth quarter and annual results of 2020. All dollar amounts in this news release are expressed in Canadian dollars.
Despite a year filled with uncertainty, West Fraser maintained its strategy and delivered strong results. We minimized COVID-19 related business disruptions, thanks to our focus on workplace safety and the agility of our people and operations, and benefitted from strong demand for our products. The acquisition of Norbord Inc. ("Norbord") was completed on February 1, 2021. Norbord's complementary products and operations expand West Fraser's geographic and product diversification and positions the Company as a leading wood-based building products producer. Except where specifically noted, the financial information set out in this news release relates solely to West Fraser prior to giving effect to the acquisition of Norbord.