Financial Data and Key Metrics - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2024 was $272 million, representing a 16% margin [36] - Trailing four-quarter adjusted EBITDA improved to $894 million, up from $703 million in Q1 and $561 million at year-end 2023 [41] - Cash flow from operations was $378 million in Q2, with a cash balance of $469 million, up from $174 million last quarter [62] - The company repurchased approximately 900,000 shares in Q2, nearly 25% of the shares available under the NCIB, and increased the quarterly dividend by 7% to $0.32 per share [63] Business Line Performance - North American EWP segment generated $308 million in adjusted EBITDA, up from $188 million in Q1 [42] - Pulp and paper segment posted $9 million in adjusted EBITDA, a significant improvement from negative $74 million in Q2 2023 [42] - Lumber segment reported an adjusted EBITDA loss of $51 million, compared to $10 million positive EBITDA in Q1 [60] - SYP shipments in the U.S. South are down approximately 10% year-to-date compared to 2023 [76] Market Performance - Weak demand for SYP lumber products continues, with muted repair and remodeling activity in the U.S. South [58] - OSB demand remains stable, supported by new home construction, but elevated mortgage rates are constraining existing home sales and repair/remodeling spending [58] - Log costs in the U.S. South are drifting lower, with a few percentage points decrease, though the market remains sticky [14] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focused on ramping up production at the Allendale OSB mill, which is expected to become one of the lowest-cost OSB mills [50] - West Fraser has reduced SYP shipment guidance for 2024 to 2.5-2.7 billion board feet, down from 2.7-2.9 billion board feet, reflecting weak market conditions [69] - The company has closed or curtailed several high-cost mills, removing approximately 530 million board feet of capacity, and is shifting production to lower-cost mills [49][68] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Outlook - Management expects continued soft demand for SYP lumber due to elevated mortgage rates and weak repair/remodeling activity [58] - Inflationary cost pressures have stabilized, and no meaningful upward cost pressures are expected for the remainder of the year [67] - The company remains optimistic about long-term demand for renewable wood products and is confident in its ability to execute on challenges and opportunities [70] Other Important Information - The company anticipates a $35 million duty expense adjustment in Q3 if preliminary administrative review rates are confirmed, increasing the combined cash deposit rate for duties to approximately 12% [43] - West Fraser released its 2023 sustainability report, highlighting progress on environmental, social, and governance goals [47][66] Q&A Session Summary Question: Repair and remodeling trends in Q2 - Demand was muted, with slower-than-expected buying patterns, particularly in the U.S. South [50] Question: SYP production and operating hours in H2 2024 - The company has reduced SYP shipment guidance to 2.5-2.7 billion board feet, reflecting a 200 million board feet reduction from prior guidance [82] - Operating hours and shifts have been adjusted to align with demand, with no material cost pressures expected in H2 [94] Question: OSB volume growth and unit cost impact - Volume growth in Q2 was driven by the ramp-up of Allendale and improved performance across legacy mills [79] - Unit cost gains in Q2 may be partially offset by reduced volumes in H2, but the impact is expected to be manageable [104] Question: CapEx and capital cost trends - The company is focused on completing ongoing projects like Henderson and has not yet committed to new large-scale projects [87][88] - Capital costs for brownfield expansions have seen some relief in steel costs, but overall costs remain stable [80]

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE:WFG) Q1 2024 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Sean McLaren - President & CEO Chris Virostek - CFO Matt Tobin - SVP, Sales & Marketing Conference Call Participants Apurva Kilambi - Scotiabank Hamir Patel - CIBC Ketan Mamtora - BMO Capital Markets Sean Steuart - TD Securities Matthew McKellar - RBC Capital Markets Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to West Fraser Q1 2024 Results Conference Call. Please note that all li ...

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE:WFG) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 15, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Sean McLaren - President and CEO Chris Virostek - Chief Financial Officer Matt Tobin - SVP, Sales and Marketing Conference Call Participants Ben Isaacson - Scotiabank Ketan Mamtora - BMO Capital Markets Hamir Patel - CIBC Sean Steuart - TD Securities Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to West Fraser's Fourth Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call. Please note, that a ...

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between Exhibit 99.1 Filing Version AMENDED AND RESTATED 2021 CREDIT AGREEMENT WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD. and WEST FRASER (USA), INC. as Borrowers and THOSE INSTITUTIONS WHOSE NAMES ARE SET FORTH ON THE EXECUTION PAGES HEREOF UNDER THE HEADINGS "CANADIAN LENDERS", "US LENDERS" AND "TERM LENDERS" as Lenders and THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK as Administration Agent and TORONTO DOMINION (TEXAS) LLC as US Agent BMO CAPITAL MARKETS, RBC CAPITAL MARKETS AND THE BANK OF NOVA SCOTIA Co-Lead Arrangers and Documentation ...

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE:WFG) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call October 26, 2023 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Ray Ferris – President and Chief Executive Officer Sean McLaren – Chief Operating Officer Chris Virostek – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Hamir Patel – CIBC Sean Steuart – TD Securities Paul Quinn – RBC Capital Markets Ketan Mamtora – BMO Capital Markets Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to West Fraser’s Q3 2023 Results Conference Call. Plea ...

INVESTOR PRESENTATION October 2023 Financial Information: The financial information related to West Fraser contained in this Presentation is derived from our Q3 2023 Interim Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and is discussed in our Managements' Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the three and nine months ended September 29, 2023 (our "Q3 2023 MD&A"). Additional information is also discussed in our MD&A for the year ended ...

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (NYSE:WFG) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call July 27, 2023 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Chris Virostek - Chief Financial Officer Ray Ferris - President and Chief Executive Officer Sean McLaren - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Hamir Patel - CIBC Capital Markets Sean Steuart - TD Securities Ketan Mamtora - BMO Capital Markets Paul Quinn - RBC Capital Markets Andrew Kuske - Credit Suisse Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to West Fraser's ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - West Fraser generated $58 million of adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2023, down from $70 million in Q4 2022, which included a one-time $7 million benefit from carbon credits and a $14 million insurance recovery [6][10] - The North American EWP segment's adjusted EBITDA fell to $31 million from $109 million in the prior quarter, impacted by a $15 million inventory write-down [7] - The lumber segment improved to zero adjusted EBITDA from negative $77 million in the prior quarter, which had included a $39 million inventory write-down [8] - Cash from operations was a use of $198 million for the quarter, with cash net of debt decreasing to $309 million from $625 million in the previous quarter [10][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Pulp & Paper segment generated $7 million of adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2023, down from $15 million in the prior quarter [9] - European adjusted EBITDA was $20 million in Q1, down from $30 million in Q4, affected by a one-time $7 million benefit from carbon credits [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand in North America remained soft due to rising mortgage rates impacting overall consumption [17] - Production costs began to decrease, and demand improved, particularly in the U.S. South lumber and OSB segments [18] - The wood building products industry may face challenges from further rate hikes, ongoing labor constraints, and muted product demand due to housing affordability issues [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - West Fraser's capital allocation strategy focuses on reinvesting in the business, maintaining financial flexibility for growth opportunities, and returning excess capital to shareholders [12][14] - The company remains optimistic about its U.S. growth strategy despite challenges in British Columbia due to government policies affecting lumber production [22] - The company plans to invest $500 million to $600 million in capital expenditures in 2023, including $100 million for sawmill modernization in Texas [16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that inflationary cost pressures have moderated across the supply chain, with expectations for this trend to continue through 2023 [24] - Positive signs were observed in the spring building season, with easing mortgage rates potentially driving new construction [25] - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities due to its disciplined capital allocation approach [26][27] Other Important Information - West Fraser has raised investment grade ratings from three key agencies and maintains strong liquidity with combined cash and bank lines approaching $2 billion [15] - The company has generated over $8.5 billion in cash from operations since 2016, with more than 50% returned to shareholders through buybacks and dividends [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Timing of Allendale restart - Management expects to restart the Allendale facility at the end of Q2 or early Q3 [29] Question: Capital allocation and share repurchase - The company has not repurchased shares since renewing the NCIB due to market conditions and will look for opportunities when it makes sense [30][31] Question: Flexibility in capital expenditures - Management indicated they have significant flexibility to adjust capital expenditures based on market conditions, but currently, they are proceeding with their capital program [32][33][36] Question: Premium for Southern Yellow Pine - Management noted a surprising premium for Southern Yellow Pine, attributing it to product substitution and lean supply chains [37][38][42] Question: Pulp downtime and fiber availability - Management highlighted that the curtailments in BC are primarily due to fiber availability rather than cost [43] Question: Opportunities in the siding market - Management expressed excitement about the Allendale facility but did not comment specifically on siding market participation [44] Question: Balance sheet and M&A appetite - Management is comfortable with liquidity and is open to M&A opportunities if they align with the company's strategic goals [47][49] Question: Mass timber market potential - Management sees mass timber as a growing market but considers it still in early stages with potential long-term opportunities [55][58] Question: European OSB prices and softwood lumber trade - Management noted that European OSB prices have stabilized but the market remains choppy, and there is little progress on softwood lumber trade negotiations [61][62]

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd (NYSE:WFG) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 15, 2023 11:30 AM ET Company Participants Raymond Ferris - President, CEO & Corporate Director Christopher Virostek - SVP, Finance & CFO Christopher McIver - SVP, Marketing & Corporate Development Conference Call Participants Ketan Mamtora - BMO Capital Markets Hamir Patel - CIBC Capital Markets Sean Steuart - TD Securities Paul Quinn - RBC Capital Markets Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the West Frase ...