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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX:WFT) today reported a loss of $39 million or
$0.91 per share on sales of $667 million in the second quarter of 2009 and a
loss of $122 million or $2.85 per share, on sales of $1.3 billion for the first
half of 2009.
These results compare with previous periods as follows:
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($ million except earnings 2009 2008
per share ("EPS")) YTD Q2 Q1 YTD Q2
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Sales 1,286 667 619 1,595 823
EBITDA(1) (28) (10) (18) 40 71
Operating earnings (loss) (165) (75) (90) (98) 5
Earnings (loss) (122) (39) (83) (65) 3
Diluted EPS ($) (2.85) (0.91) (1.94) (1.53) 0.08
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(1) Throughout this News Release, reference is made to EBITDA
(defined as operating earnings plus amortization). Management
of the Company believes that, in addition to earnings, EBITDA
is a useful performance indicator and is a useful complementary
measure of cash available prior to debt service, capital
expenditures and income taxes. However, EBITDA is not a generally
accepted earnings measure under Canadian generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP") and does not have a standardized
meaning prescribed by Canadian GAAP. Investors are cautioned that
EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to earnings or
cash flow as determined in accordance with Canadian GAAP. As there
is no standardized method of calculating EBITDA, the Company's method
of calculating EBITDA may differ from the methods used by other
entities and, accordingly, the Company's use of that term may not be
directly comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities.
Hank Ketcham, West Fraser's Chairman, President and CEO stated: "Our results
reflect the continuing very poor economic environment that has significantly
reduced home construction in North America and reduced the demand for our pulp
and paper products."
Operational Results
The Company's lumber operations produced EBITDA for the quarter of $1 million,
compared to EBITDA of negative $47 million for the first quarter of 2009,
reflecting an increase in lumber prices in the current quarter and the net
effect of adjustments to the carrying values of log and lumber inventories
during the first half of 2009. The average benchmark price of SPF and SYP lumber
increased by $20 per Mfbm and $4 per Mfbm, respectively. The net effect on
operating earnings resulting from period-end valuations of log and lumber
inventories was positive $47 million for the current quarter compared to
negative $8 million for the previous quarter.
Panel operations, which include plywood, MDF and LVL, generated EBITDA for the
quarter of $5 million compared to $7 million in the previous quarter reflecting
continuing weakness in North American new home construction.
Pulp and paper operations recorded EBITDA of negative $18 million compared to
positive $17 million in the previous quarter as a result of price declines for
all products combined with a scheduled maintenance shutdown at the Cariboo
facility and the maintenance shutdown and market-related downtime at the Kitimat
linerboard and kraft paper mill in the second quarter.
Outlook
U.S. housing starts remain at historic low levels. There are some indications of
a potential recovery, including a declining supply of new homes for sale and
improved affordability, but it is anticipated that general economic growth will
be necessary to support any meaningful recovery in building product prices and
demand from current low levels. Pulp and paper markets continue to be extremely
weak due to the general global slowdown.
"Our Company will continue to operate with a focus on minimizing losses and
conserving cash until clear signs of recovery are evident," said Mr. Ketcham.
The Company
West Fraser is an integrated wood products company producing lumber, wood chips,
LVL, MDF, plywood, pulp, linerboard, kraft paper and newsprint. The Company has
approximately 8,500 employees and operations in western Canada and the southern
United States.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains historical information, descriptions of current
circumstances and statements about potential future developments. The latter,
which are forward-looking statements are included under the heading "Outlook",
and are presented to provide reasonable guidance to the reader but their
accuracy depends on a number of assumptions and is subject to various risks and
uncertainties which are also described under this heading. Actual outcomes and
results will depend on a number of factors. Accordingly, readers should exercise
caution in relying upon forward-looking statements and the Company undertakes no
obligation to publicly revise them to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Conference Call
Investors are invited to listen to the quarterly conference call on Wednesday,
July 22, 2009 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (11:30 a.m. Eastern Time) by dialing
1-800-952-4972 (toll-free North America). The call may also be accessed through
West Fraser's website at www.westfraser.com.
West Fraser shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: "WFT".
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS
This discussion and analysis by West Fraser's management ("MD&A") of West
Fraser's financial performance during the second quarter of 2009 should be read
in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes included in this quarterly report and the 2008 annual MD&A
included in the Company's 2008 Annual Report. Dollar amounts are expressed in
Canadian currency, unless otherwise indicated.
This MD&A contains historical information, descriptions of current circumstances
and statements about potential future developments and anticipated financial
results. The latter, which are forward-looking statements, are presented to
provide reasonable guidance to the reader but their accuracy depends on a number
of assumptions and is subject to various risks and uncertainties.
Forward-looking statements are included under the headings "Discussion &
Analysis by Product Segment - Pulp & Paper Segment" (the description of the
proposed Pulp & Paper Green Transformation Program) and "Business Outlook"
(market expectations) and "Capital Structure and Debt Ratings" (comment on
potential rating upgrades). Actual outcomes and results of these statements will
depend on a number of factors which are noted in this MD&A and may differ
materially from those anticipated or projected. Accordingly, readers should
exercise caution in relying upon forward-looking statements and the Company
undertakes no obligation to publicly revise them to reflect subsequent events or
circumstances except as required by applicable securities laws.
Throughout this MD&A reference is made to EBITDA (defined as operating earnings
plus amortization). Management of the Company believes that, in addition to
earnings, EBITDA is a useful performance indicator and is a useful complementary
measure of cash available prior to debt service, capital expenditures and income
taxes. EBITDA is not a generally accepted earnings measure under Canadian
generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and does not have a
standardized meaning prescribed by Canadian GAAP. Investors are cautioned that
EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to earnings or cash flow, as
determined in accordance with Canadian GAAP, as an indicator of performance, or
to cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities as a measure of
liquidity and cash flows. As there is no standardized method of calculating
EBITDA, the Company's method of calculating EBITDA may differ from the methods
used by other entities and, accordingly, the Company's use of that term may not
be directly comparable to similarly titled measures used by other entities.
This MD&A includes references to benchmark prices over selected periods for
products of the type produced by West Fraser. These benchmark prices do not
necessarily reflect the prices obtained by West Fraser for those products during
such period. The information in this interim MD&A is as at July 21, 2009 unless
otherwise indicated.
Production, Shipments and Financial Comparisons
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Production
Lumber - MMfbm
SPF 741 674 1,415 867 1,728
SYP 338 312 650 409 865
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1,079 986 2,065 1,276 2,593
Plywood - MMsf (3/8" basis) 185 184 369 207 405
MDF - MMsf (3/4" basis) 52 45 97 58 119
LVL - Mcf 297 434 731 274 600
BCTMP - Mtonnes 117 70 187 148 298
NBSK - Mtonnes 127 129 256 109 230
Linerboard and Kraft Paper - Mtonnes 70 112 183 95 211
Newsprint - Mtonnes 29 29 58 31 63
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Shipments
Lumber - MMfbm
SPF 799 728 1,527 875 1,719
SYP 376 320 696 434 869
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1,175 1,048 2,223 1,309 2,588
Plywood - MMsf (3/8" basis) 215 170 385 209 402
MDF - MMsf (3/4" basis) 58 53 112 60 121
LVL - Mcf 343 403 746 334 678
BCTMP - Mtonnes 159 104 263 162 320
NBSK - Mtonnes 141 124 264 133 243
Linerboard and Kraft Paper - Mtonnes 82 78 160 94 212
Newsprint - Mtonnes 23 19 42 31 63
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Financial Comparisons - $
millions
Sales 667 619 1,286 823 1,595
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EBITDA (10) (18) (28) 71 40
Amortization (65) (72) (137) (66) (138)
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Operating earnings (75) (90) (165) 5 (98)
Interest expense - net (8) (8) (16) (9) (19)
Exchange gain (loss) on long-
term debt 30 (13) 17 2 (8)
Other income (loss) (4) 3 (1) 3 11
Recovery of income taxes 18 25 43 2 49
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Earnings (39) (83) (122) 3 (65)
Cdn. $1.00 converted to U.S.
- average 0.857 0.803 0.829 0.990 0.993
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Selected Quarterly Information
($ millions, except earnings per share ("EPS") amounts which are in $)
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Sales 667 619 746 848 823 772 782 827
Earnings
(loss) (39) (83) (70) (2) 4 (69) (3) (12)
Basic and
Diluted EPS (0.91) (1.94) (1.63) (0.05) 0.08 (1.60) (0.07) (0.28)
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Discussion & Analysis
The Company's operating results improved somewhat in the quarter compared to the
previous quarter. In addition to the continuing very poor U.S. housing market,
earnings in the pulp and paper segment were negatively affected by the current
global economic recession.
On May 29, 2009 the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend
of $0.03 per outstanding share(1). This is the first time that the Company has
reduced the quarterly dividend since the initial public offering of its shares
in 1986 and ends a 91-quarter record of stable or increasing dividend returns to
the shareholders.
(1) representing a reduction from prior quarterly dividends of $0.14 per share
With the continuing slump in the U.S. housing market, the downturn in the pulp
and paper markets and the strengthening of the Canadian dollar, the Company was
unable to generate positive earnings or EBITDA in the quarter. Despite these
very poor results, the Company generated sufficient cash to make modest capital
investments, pay the reduced dividend and reduce its total borrowings.
In the quarter the Company took steps to protect future cash flows by entering
into NBSK swap contracts and additional Canadian/U.S. dollar forward contracts.
Although these contracts cover only a small portion of anticipated pulp
revenues, the combination of the NBSK and associated foreign exchange contracts
is intended to provide some protection against the erosion of part of the
Company's anticipated pulp revenues.
Subsequent to the end of the current quarter, Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
downgraded the rating on the Company's unsecured debt from Baa3 to Ba1.
In the second quarter of 2009 the following significant items were included in
earnings:
- The translation of U.S. dollar-denominated debt resulted in a foreign exchange
gain of $30 million (after tax $25 million or $0.59 per share);
- A gain on derivative financial instruments of $7 million was recorded (after
tax $5 million or $0.12 per share); and
- A valuation allowance resulted in a reduction to the tax recovery of $10
million or $0.23 per share.
Interest expense remained consistent with the prior quarter and was slightly
reduced from the same quarter last year reflecting lower interest rates and
lower debt balances.
The change in value of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar during
the periods presented below resulted in the following foreign exchange gains and
losses:
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Included in other income
Translation gain (loss) of current
monetary items (12) 5 (7) (1) 4
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign
currency contracts 7 (5) 2 - -
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Exchange gain (loss) on U.S.
dollar-denominated long-term debt 30 (13) 17 2 (8)
Foreign exchange translation gain
(loss) on investment in
self-sustaining foreign operations (31) 16 (15) (3) 12
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The results of the current quarter include an $18 million provision for recovery
of income taxes compared to $25 million for the preceding quarter and $2 million
for the second quarter of 2008. The first half tax recovery was $43 million
compared to $49 million in the first half of 2008. The current quarter and first
half tax recovery was reduced by a valuation allowance of $10 million and $26
million respectively related to the future benefit of tax losses. Note 9 to the
accompanying interim consolidated financial statements provides a reconciliation
of the statutory income tax rate to the effective income tax rate.
Discussion & Analysis by Product Segment
Lumber Segment
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Sales - $ millions 337 311 648 423 802
EBITDA - $ millions 1 (47) (46) 39 (33)
EBITDA margin - % - - - 9 -
Operating earnings - $ millions (31) (84) (115) 8 (100)
Benchmark prices (US$ per Mfbm)
SPF #2 & Better 2 x 4(1) 175 155 165 233 218
SYP #2 West 2 x 4(2) 247 243 245 307 301
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(1) Source: Random Lengths - 2 x 4, #2 & Better - Net FOB mill.
(2) Source: Random Lengths - 2 x 4 - Net FOB mill Westside.
With virtually no improvement in the U.S. housing market and despite significant
industry-wide production curtailments, the lumber segment continued to record
operating losses in the current quarter.
SPF benchmark lumber prices increased by approximately US$20/Mfbm in the quarter
compared to the previous quarter. However in the current quarter, the Canadian
dollar strengthened by approximately 7% compared to the previous quarter. The
result is a net increase in the benchmark price, in Canadian dollars of
approximately $11/Mfbm. SYP benchmark prices increased only marginally compared
to the previous quarter. The low prices for all grades of softwood lumber
reflect the continuing poor demand and oversupply in North America.
Shipments to the U.S. from Alberta exceeded the limits imposed under the 2006
Softwood Lumber Agreement ("SLA") in June 2009. Under the terms of the SLA
shipments in a month where the limits are exceeded are subject to a surtax of
50% of the export tax otherwise imposed. Accordingly the export tax applicable
for all shipments to the U.S. from Alberta in the month of June 2009 is 22.5%
rather than 15% of the selling price of the lumber.
Production costs declined 18% in the quarter compared to the previous quarter.
Lower log costs, resulting mainly from the log inventory adjustment at the end
of the previous quarter, as well as lower cash conversion costs contributed to
the reduction in production costs.
Operating earnings declined significantly in the current quarter compared to the
second quarter in 2008. The U.S. dollar SPF benchmark price was 25% lower in the
current quarter compared to the same quarter last year and the value of the
Canadian dollar compared to the U.S. dollar was about 14% lower. Therefore, in
Canadian dollars, the SPF benchmark price in the current quarter was 13% lower
than the comparable quarter in 2008. Benchmark SYP lumber prices were
approximately 20% lower in the current quarter compared to the same quarter in
2008. Unit production costs for the lumber segment, as well as freight costs and
export taxes, were only marginally lower in the current quarter compared to the
second quarter of 2008.
During the quarter many of the Company's lumber operations operated on a
curtailed basis. Overall production in the quarter was approximately 1.1 MMfbm,
or approximately 73% of capacity, which is similar to the previous quarter and
compares to an operating rate of approximately 85% in the second quarter of
2008.
The Company will continue to evaluate its operating strategy in response to the
demand for and price of softwood lumber.
For the first half of 2009 the lumber segment recorded an operating loss that
was 15% greater than the operating loss recorded in the first half of 2008. The
increased loss is the result of lower lumber prices for both SPF and SYP in the
first half of 2009, offset in part by the lower value of the Canadian dollar in
2009 compared to 2008 and lower log, transportation and manufacturing costs.
Production was lower in the first half of 2009 compared to the first half of
2008 as the Company implemented more market-related downtime in its lumber
operations in response to poor demand and low prices for both SPF and SYP.
Panels Segment
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Sales - $ millions 100 96 196 109 216
EBITDA - $ millions 5 7 12 7 13
EBITDA margin - % 5 7 6 6 6
Operating earnings - $ millions (3) (2) (5) (3) (6)
Benchmark price
Plywood (per Msf 3/8" basis)(1) Cdn$ 305 311 308 337 341
MDF (per Msf 3/4" basis)(2) US$ 494 507 500 537 525
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(1) Source: Crow's Market Report - Delivered Toronto.
(2) Source: Resource Information Systems, Inc. - MDF Western U.S. - Net
FOB mill. 2009 information based on actuals for January to May and an
estimate for June prices.
The Company's panels segment is comprised of its plywood, MDF and LVL operations.
Most of the Company's plywood production is sold in Canada, where the housing
market began to improve late in the quarter. As a result, shipments increased
from the previous quarter and the same quarter last year. Year-to-date shipments
were slightly lower than the first half of 2008. Prices improved by the end of
the quarter, although the average for the quarter was lower than the previous
quarter and the same period last year, as well as lower on a year-to-date basis
in 2009 compared to 2008. However, the lower prices were partially offset by
lower fibre costs. To reduce inventory, market related one week curtailments
were taken at the two B.C. plywood plants beginning the final week of the
previous quarter and ending the first week of the current quarter.
The decline in the North American housing and remodelling markets continued to
adversely affect MDF prices, although the weaker Canadian dollar offset part of
the price decline for the first half of 2009 compared to the same period in the
previous year. Lower resin and natural gas costs partially offset the reduced
prices. Throughout the quarter and the first half of 2009, the MDF plants
operated at approximately 75% of capacity. In the first half of 2008 only one of
the two MDF plants operated on a curtailed basis.
West Fraser's LVL plant continued to operate on a curtailed basis in the current
quarter.
Pulp & Paper Segment
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Sales - $ millions 229 212 441 291 577
EBITDA - $ millions (18) 17 (1) 24 56
EBITDA margin - % - 8 - 8 10
Operating earnings - $ millions (41) (7) (48) (1) 6
Benchmark price
NBSK (US$ per tonne)(1) 645 673 659 880 880
Linerboard (US$ per tonne)(2) 599 637 618 612 612
Newsprint (US$ per tonne)(3) 566 725 645 672 644
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(1) Source: Resource Information Systems, Inc. - U.S. list price delivered
U.S.
(2) Source: Pulp & Paper Week - Unbleached linerboard kraft, East.
(3) Source: Resource Information Systems, Inc. - delivered 48.8 gram
newsprint.
Operating earnings and EBITDA in the pulp and paper segment declined
significantly from the previous quarter as prices for all pulp and paper
products declined. The Canadian dollar strengthened to average US$0.857 in the
current quarter compared to the average of US$0.803 in the previous quarter,
increasing the effect of lower prices. Compared to the same quarter in 2008,
lower prices for all products were not fully offset by the weaker Canadian
dollar, which averaged US$0.990 in the second quarter of 2008. The black liquor
subsidy in the United States has put pressure on prices as U.S. producers have
an incentive to produce and sell higher volumes into the markets. NBSK
production during the quarter was comparable to the previous quarter despite a
scheduled maintenance shutdown of the Cariboo Pulp mill in the current quarter,
reflecting improved operations of the Hinton Pulp mill.
The pulp and paper segment recorded a significant operating loss in the first
half of 2009 compared to the nearly break-even result in the first half of 2008.
U.S. dollar NBSK benchmark prices declined by approximately 25% in 2009 compared
with 2008. The decline was offset in part by the weaker Canadian dollar which
declined in value compared to the U.S. dollar by approximately 16% in 2009
compared to the first half of 2008. Production in the period was approximately
15% lower as the two BCTMP mills and the linerboard and kraft paper mill took
market downtime in 2009. Lower fibre and energy costs per unit offset the impact
caused by the downtime.
U.S. dollar NBSK benchmark prices averaged 4% lower in the current quarter
compared to the previous quarter. This, along with the strengthening of the
Canadian dollar, contributed to price realizations in the quarter that were 10%
lower than the previous quarter. Total pulp production was 45,000 tonnes higher
in the current quarter than in the previous quarter as the BCTMP mills were
significantly curtailed in the previous quarter and returned to more normal
production levels during the current quarter. Unit production costs averaged 14%
lower in the second quarter compared to the first quarter of 2009. Lower fibre,
chemical and energy costs as well as the higher production in the quarter
contributed to the lower unit production costs. Shipment volumes were higher in
the quarter than the previous quarter as demand for both chemical and mechanical
grades of pulp improved in the second quarter.
Compared to the second quarter of the previous year, U.S. dollar NBSK benchmark
pulp prices were lower by 27% and U.S. dollar BCTMP prices were lower by
approximately 37% in the current quarter. The declines were offset in part by
the lower value of the Canadian dollar which was 13% weaker in the current
quarter compared to the same quarter in 2008. Average Canadian dollar pulp price
gross realizations in the current quarter were lower by 23% compared to the
second quarter of 2008. Average unit production costs were approximately 8%
lower in the current quarter compared to the same quarter in 2008 despite
slightly lower production levels. Lower fibre and energy costs contributed to
the reduction in unit production costs.
Production of linerboard and kraft paper was significantly lower in the current
quarter than both the previous quarter and the same quarter in 2008 as a result
of a market-related production curtailment implemented at the Company's Kitimat
linerboard and kraft paper mill in the current quarter, amounting to
approximately 25,000 tonnes. In addition, in the quarter the mill took the
planned annual maintenance shutdown of 14 days, which was similar to the annual
maintenance shutdown in the second quarter of 2008.
Markets for both linerboard and kraft paper weakened significantly in early 2009
and through the second quarter, resulting in lower prices. In addition, the
continuation of the black liquor subsidy in the U.S. has resulted in higher U.S.
linerboard production, which has put further pressure on prices. The Canadian
dollar strengthened in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter which
also contributed to the 15% decline in Canadian dollar gross sales realizations
from the previous quarter. Shipment volumes were also lower as a result of the
weaker markets. As a result of the market-related and annual maintenance
downtime, unit production costs were approximately 18% higher than the previous
quarter, which included the effect of lower fibre, chemical and energy costs
compared to the previous quarter.
Compared to the second quarter of 2008, demand for both linerboard and kraft
paper and prices for both products were lower in the current quarter. The weaker
Canadian dollar in the current quarter compared to the same quarter last year
mitigated the affect of the decline in prices. Average gross price realizations
were approximately 6% lower in the current quarter than in the same quarter in
2008. Although production volumes were lower in the current quarter compared to
the same quarter in the previous year as a result of the market-related downtime
in the current quarter, unit production costs were slightly lower, mainly as a
result of lower fibre, chemical and energy costs.
Newsprint demand continued to deteriorate in the second quarter resulting in
lower prices compared to the previous quarter. As with linerboard, the U.S.
black liquor subsidy has resulted in additional downward pressure on prices.
Benchmark newsprint prices were approximately 22% lower in the current quarter
compared to the previous quarter. This combined with the stronger Canadian
dollar in the quarter compared to the previous quarter resulted in a decline in
sales values by approximately 26% from the previous quarter. Unit production
costs were 7% higher in the current quarter compared to the previous quarter,
mainly due to increased fibre costs and lower revenues from electricity sold
from the power purchase interest held by the joint venture newsprint mill.
Chemical and natural gas cost reductions helped offset the increases.
Demand and prices for newsprint were lower in the second quarter compared to the
second quarter in 2008, offset partially by the weaker Canadian dollar. Unit
production costs were 20% higher in the current quarter compared to the same
quarter last year. Higher fibre costs and significantly lower revenues from the
sale of electricity from the power purchase interest were the major contributors
to the higher costs.
The Canadian government has announced its intention to implement the Pulp &
Paper Green Transformation Program which is expected to provide a credit to
Canadian producers of black liquor (a by-product of kraft pulp production) that
can be used to fund approved energy reduction and environmental enhancement
projects. The program has yet to be approved by the government of Canada and
full details of the program have not been released. The Company is unable at
this time to reasonably project the nature and extent of any benefit that it may
derive from this program as full details have not been announced and there is no
certainty that the program will be implemented either in its currently-announced
form, or at all.
Business Outlook
For a detailed description of West Fraser's business outlook for 2009 see its
2008 annual MD&A under "Business Outlook", which is included in the Company's
2008 Annual Report.
Based on publicly-available data, housing starts in the U.S. appear to have
bottomed, although no material overall increase has been observed. Home selling
prices in North America have continued to decline in some areas which, along
with continued low mortgage rates, have resulted in increased activity in
existing home sales. The existing inventory of unsold houses, although high, is
declining but the added pressure of a high number of foreclosed homes being
offered for sale continues to dampen chances of a quick rebound in home sales
and prices. Until there is more stability in house prices and inventory, it is
unlikely that new home construction will increase significantly. Until housing
starts begin to increase, demand and prices for lumber, plywood, LVL and MDF
will remain low and production will likely remain curtailed. The major risks to
a recovery of the U.S. housing market, in addition to price instability and
excess inventory, appear to be factors related to current general recessionary
trends including rising unemployment and weak consumer confidence as well as
higher interest rates.
Demand for pulp and paper is generally driven by the strength of the economies
in the consuming countries. The market for pulp has recently improved but until
there is sustained buying activity, uncertainty will remain as to whether this
reflects market recovery. Risks to the recovery of pulp and paper markets
include the continuation of global recessionary trends as well as
market-altering activities such as the U.S. black liquor tax credit scheme.
Capital Requirements and Liquidity
Summary of Financial Position ($ millions, except as otherwise indicated)
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Cash(1) 1 4 (13)
Current assets 735 841 841
Current liabilities 507 482 431
Ratio of current assets to current liabilities 1.5 1.7 2.0
Net debt 589 642 646
Shareholders' equity 1,885 2,030 2,033
Net debt to capitalization(2) - % 24 24 24
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(1) Cash consists of cash and short-term investments less cheques
issued in excess of funds on deposit.
(2) Net debt (total debt less net cash) divided by net debt plus
shareholders' equity.
West Fraser's cash requirements, other than for operating purposes, are
primarily for interest payments, repayment of debt, additions to property,
plant, equipment and timber, acquisitions and payment of dividends. In normal
business cycles and in years without a major acquisition or debt repayment, cash
on hand and cash provided by operations have normally been sufficient to meet
these requirements.
The Company will, from time to time, use derivative financial instruments to
manage its exposure to U.S. dollar/Canadian dollar exchange rate and commodity
price fluctuations. These programs are intended to reduce the volatility of the
Company's earnings, although the programs employing derivatives cover only a
small portion of the Company's future earnings. The main risk associated with
the use of derivatives is counterparty default which the Company manages by
restricting counterparties to those entities having at least investment grade
credit rating. In order to determine the fair value of derivatives for reporting
purposes, the Company obtains quotes or other indications of value from
independent sources, including financial institutions. In cases where markets
are less liquid, the Company uses its internal assumptions for future product
prices.
At June 30, 2009, an unrealized gain of $4.3 million is included in accounts
receivable related to the outstanding derivative financial instruments.
Selected Cash Flow Items ($ millions)
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Operating Activities
Cash provided (used) before
working capital changes (5) (6) (11) 54 51
Non-cash working capital change 70 (10) 60 86 43
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Cash provided (used) in operating
activities 65 (16) 49 140 94
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Financing Activities
Debt and operating loans (57) 22 (35) (130) (70)
Dividends and other (1) (6) (7) (6) (12)
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Cash provided by (used in)
financing activities (58) 16 (42) (136) (82)
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Investing Activities
Additions to property, plant,
equipment & timber (6) (6) (12) (17) (31)
Other - net 3 - 3 7 10
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Cash used in investing activities (3) (6) (9) (10) (21)
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Change in cash 4 (6) (2) (6) (9)
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Capital Structure and Debt Ratings
At June 30, 2009 the combined number of Common shares and Class B Common shares
outstanding was 42,805,086 representing 39,998,608 of Common shares and
2,806,478 of Class B Common shares.
All of West Fraser's debt, other than current borrowings incurred from time to
time for its joint-venture newsprint mill, is unsecured and ranks equally in
right of payment.
West Fraser maintains a $600 million revolving credit facility which is
committed until March 31, 2012. In the circumstances where the debt to total
capitalization ratio exceeds 37.5% a specified interest coverage ratio must be
met. As shown in the table under "Capital Requirements and Liquidity" the
Company's debt to total capitalization as at June 30, 2009 was well below that
percentage.
The Company is rated by three agencies and each have issued a rating review of
West Fraser in 2009 in light of the prolonged downturn in the North American
housing market and the continued economic slump of most world economies. In
March 2009, Standard & Poor's downgraded the Company's rating from BBB- with a
negative outlook to BB+ with a negative outlook. In April 2009, the Dominion
Bond Rating Service changed its outlook to negative but maintained its
investment grade rating on the Company's debt. In July 2009, Moody's downgraded
West Fraser to Ba1 from Baa3 and maintained its negative outlook. Based on the
traditional approaches employed by these rating agencies, until a sustained
improvement in the Company's various markets is observed, upgrades are unlikely.
The major risks to improvement of the Company's key markets is described under
"Business Outlook".
Debt Ratings
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Agency Rating Outlook
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Dominion Bond Rating Service BBB- Negative
Moody's Ba1 Negative
Standard & Poor's BB+ Negative
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Risks and Uncertainties
For a review of the risks and uncertainties to which the Company is subject, see
the 2008 annual MD&A which is included in the Company's 2008 Annual Report.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2008, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board confirmed that
International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") will replace Canada's
current generally accepted accounting principles for publicly accountable
profit-oriented enterprises effective January 1, 2011. IFRS requires that in the
year of implementation the comparative financial statements be restated to
conform to the standards.
West Fraser is currently in the process of identifying the differences between
Canadian GAAP and IFRS and identifying how these differences may affect the
reporting of the Company's financial results. A project plan is being developed
and resource and training requirements are being assessed. At this time it is
not possible to determine how reporting according to IFRS will affect future
financial statements.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
West Fraser's management, including the Chairman, President and Chief Executive
Officer and the Executive Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
acknowledge responsibility for the design of disclosure controls and procedures
(DC&P) and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) as those terms are
defined in NI52-109.
There were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting that
occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2009 that have materially affected,
or are reasonably likely to materially affect West Fraser's internal control
over financial reporting.
Additional Information
Additional information relating to the Company, including the Company's Annual
Information Form, is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
As at As at
June 30, December 31,
2009 2008
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and short-term investments $ 18.0 $ 20.2
Accounts receivable 224.4 253.0
Income taxes receivable 32.3 26.8
Inventories (note 3) 415.7 511.6
Prepaid expenses 44.1 29.0
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734.5 840.6
Property, plant, equipment and timber 1,905.6 2,040.8
Deferred pension costs 80.2 78.1
Goodwill 263.7 263.7
Other assets (note 4) 96.4 101.2
Future income taxes 83.3 87.2
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$ 3,163.7 $ 3,411.6
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Cheques issued in excess of
funds on deposit $ 16.7 $ 16.5
Operating loans (note 5) 8.4 29.7
Accounts payable and
accrued liabilities 204.1 241.4
Current portion of reforestation
obligations 44.1 44.1
Current portion of long-term
debt (note 5) 233.2 150.3
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506.5 482.0
Long-term debt (note 5) 349.1 465.3
Other liabilities (note 6) 171.4 167.5
Future income taxes 251.3 266.8
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1,278.3 1,381.6
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Shareholders' equity
Share capital 599.4 599.4
Accumulated other comprehensive
earnings (note 7) (13.4) 1.7
Retained earnings 1,299.4 1,428.9
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1,885.4 2,030.0
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$ 3,163.7 $ 3,411.6
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Number of Common shares and Class B Common shares outstanding at
July 20, 2009 was 42,805,086.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
April 1 to June 30 January 1 to June 30
2009 2008 2009 2008
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Sales $ 666.5 $ 822.7 $ 1,285.8 $ 1,594.5
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Costs and expenses
Cost of products sold 525.5 570.9 1,019.7 1,204.5
Freight and other
distribution costs 114.3 137.7 222.8 263.9
Export taxes 10.9 15.5 20.2 30.2
Amortization 65.3 66.3 136.7 138.1
Selling, general and
administration 25.9 27.0 51.6 55.4
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741.9 817.4 1,451.0 1,692.1
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Operating earnings (75.4) 5.3 (165.2) (97.6)
Other
Interest expense - net (7.7) (9.2) (16.2) (19.3)
Exchange gain (loss) on
long-term debt 29.5 2.1 16.5 (8.5)
Other income (expense) (3.4) 3.0 (0.3) 11.0
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Earnings before income taxes (57.0) 1.2 (165.2) (114.4)
Recovery of income taxes
(note 9) 17.9 2.1 43.0 49.1
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Earnings $ (39.1) $ 3.3 $ (122.2) $ (65.3)
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Earnings per share (dollars)
(note 10)
Basic and diluted $ (0.91) $ 0.08 $ (2.85) $ (1.53)
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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
AND COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
April 1 to June 30 January 1 to June 30
2009 2008 2009 2008
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RETAINED EARNINGS
Balance - beginning of period $ 1,339.8 $ 1,518.0 $ 1,428.9 $ 1,580.4
Change in accounting - - - 9.6
Earnings (39.1) 3.3 (122.2) (65.3)
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1,300.7 1,521.3 1,306.7 1,524.7
Dividends (1.3) (6.0) (7.3) (12.0)
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Balance - end of period $ 1,299.4 $ 1,515.3 $ 1,299.4 $ 1,512.7
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COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
Earnings $ (39.1) $ 3.3 $ (122.2) $ (65.3)
Other comprehensive earnings
Unrealized foreign exchange
translation gain (loss) on
investment in self-sustaining
foreign operations (31.5) (2.8) (15.1) 11.8
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Comprehensive earnings $ (70.6) $ 0.5 $ (137.3) $ (53.5)
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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions of Canadian dollars - unaudited)
April 1 to June 30 January 1 to June 30
2009 2008 2009 2008
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CASH FLOWS FROM
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Earnings $ (39.1) $ 3.3 $ (122.2) $ (65.3)
Items not affecting cash
Amortization 65.3 66.3 136.7 138.1
Exchange loss (gain)
on long-term debt (29.5) (2.1) (16.5) 8.5
Gain on asset sales (1.8) (3.5) (2.0) (3.4)
Change in reforestation
obligations (7.9) (7.1) 3.1 5.6
Change in other long-term
liabilities 1.1 7.2 0.5 7.4
Change in deferred charges (2.0) (9.0) (1.0) (9.7)
Future income taxes 4.4 (1.9) (15.5) (30.8)
Other 3.7 0.4 5.5 0.6
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(5.8) 53.6 (11.4) 51.0
Net change in non-cash
working capital items 70.5 85.5 59.8 42.6
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64.7 139.1 48.4 93.6
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CASH FLOWS FROM
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of long-term debt (16.9) (0.3) (17.2) (0.9)
Repayment of operating loans (39.6) (129.4) (17.6) (69.2)
Dividends (1.3) (6.0) (7.3) (12.0)
Other - 0.1 - 0.1
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(57.8) (135.6) (42.1) (82.0)
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CASH FLOWS FROM
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property, plant,
equipment and timber (5.3) (16.8) (11.5) (31.1)
Proceeds from disposals of
property, plant,
equipment and timber 1.8 6.5 2.0 7.1
Decrease in other assets 0.1 0.7 0.8 3.2
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(3.4) (9.6) (8.7) (20.8)
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Increase (decrease) in cash(i) 3.5 (6.1) (2.4) (9.2)
Cash - beginning of period (2.2) (6.8) 3.7 (3.7)
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Cash - end of period $ 1.3 $ (12.9) $ 1.3 $ (12.9)
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(i) Cash consists of cash and short-term investments less cheques issued
in excess of funds on deposit.
Supplemental information:
Interest paid $ 14.5 $ 14.3 $ 15.3 $ 17.2
Income taxes received
(paid) - net $ (0.5) $ 7.7 $ 23.9 $ 11.3
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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(figures are in millions of dollars except where indicated - unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance
with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
statements and do not contain all of the information that is required for annual
financial statements. Accordingly, they should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated annual financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008.
These interim consolidated financial statements follow the same accounting
policies and methods of their application as the December 31, 2008 consolidated
annual financial statements.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
International Financial Reporting Standards
In February 2008, the Canadian Accounting Standards Board confirmed that
International Financial Reporting Standards will replace Canada's current
generally accepted accounting principles for publicly accountable
profit-oriented enterprises on January 1, 2011. For comparative purposes,
amounts reported for the year ended December 31, 2010 will require restatement.
The Company is presently evaluating the effect these standards will have on its
consolidated financial statements.
3. INVENTORIES
Inventories at June 30, 2009 were written down by $40.6 million (June 30, 2008 -
$43.6 million) to reflect net realizable value being lower than cost.
4. OTHER ASSETS
June 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Power purchase agreement - net $ 84.1 $ 87.8
Investments 4.2 4.4
Advances for timber and timber deposits 8.1 9.0
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$ 96.4 $ 101.2
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5. LONG-TERM DEBT AND OPERATING LOANS
Long-term debt
June 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Debentures due October 2009; interest
at 4.94% $ 132.9 $ 150.0
Term note due March 2010; interest at
floating rates(1) 100.0 100.0
US $300 million senior notes due
October 2014; interest at 5.2% 348.9 365.4
Note payable due in instalments to
2020; interest at 5.5% 2.6 2.8
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584.4 618.2
Less:
Current portion (233.2) (150.3)
Deferred financing costs (2.1) (2.6)
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$ 349.1 $ 465.3
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(1) Floating rates are based on Prime, US base, Bankers' Acceptances
or LIBOR at the Company's option.
Operating loans
The Company has $605.0 million in revolving lines of credit available, of which
$8.4 million (net of deferred financing costs of $2.8 million) was drawn as at
June 30, 2009. Interest is payable at floating rates based on Prime, US base,
Bankers' Acceptances or LIBOR at the Company's option. The Company has also
issued letters of credit in the amount of $30.6 million which are supported by
this facility. The revolving lines of credit include a $600 million committed
facility maturing in 2012.
6. OTHER LIABILITIES
June 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Post-retirement obligations $ 67.7 $ 68.6
Timber damage deposits 14.6 14.0
Reforestation obligations - long-term 66.9 63.9
Other asset retirement obligations 15.1 14.8
Other long-term obligations 7.1 6.2
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$ 171.4 $ 167.5
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7. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS
June 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
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Balance - beginning of period $ 1.7 $ (93.2)
Unrealized foreign exchange translation
gain (loss) on investment in
self-sustaining foreign operations (15.1) 94.9
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Balance - end of period $ (13.4) $ 1.7
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8. EMPLOYEE FUTURE BENEFITS
The total benefit cost of the Company's defined benefit pension plans was $9.8
million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 (three months ended June 30,
2008 - $5.7 million) and $19.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009
(six months ended June 30, 2008 - $11.4 million).
9. INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective tax rate is as follows:
April 1 to June 30
2009 2008
Amount % Amount %
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Income taxes at statutory rates $ 17.1 30.0 $ (0.4) (31.0)
Non-taxable amounts 5.3 9.3 0.9 69.2
Rate differentials between
jurisdictions and on specified
activities 2.8 4.9 1.0 82.1
Rate differential on loss carry backs 2.6 4.6 0.8 66.3
Change in valuation allowance (9.9) (17.4) - -
Other - - (0.2) (20.8)
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Income tax recovery $ 17.9 31.4 $ 2.1 165.8
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January 1 to June 30
2009 2008
Amount % Amount %
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Income taxes at statutory rates $ 49.6 30.0 $ 35.5 31.0
Non-taxable amounts 2.7 1.6 (0.8) (0.7)
Rate differentials between
jurisdictions and on specified
activities 8.0 4.8 6.2 5.4
Rate differential on loss carry backs 3.9 2.4 2.1 1.8
Reduction in statutory income tax
rates 4.7 2.9 6.4 5.6
Change in valuation allowance (25.9) (15.7) - -
Other - - (0.3) (0.2)
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Income tax recovery $ 43.0 26.0 $ 49.1 42.9
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10. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is calculated based on earnings available to Common
shareholders, as set out below, using the weighted average number of Common
shares and Class B Common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share assume
the exercise of share options using the treasury stock method. When there is a
net loss, the exercise of stock options would result in a calculated diluted
earnings per share that is anti-dilutive. Accordingly, these shares have not
been included in the total weighted average shares for the purpose of
calculating diluted earnings per share.
April 1 to June 30
2009 2008
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Earnings available to shareholders $ (39.1) $ 3.3
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Weighted average number of shares (thousands)
Weighted average shares - basic 42,805 42,799
Share options - treasury stock method - 129
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Weighted average shares - diluted 42,805 42,928
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Earnings per share (dollars)
Basic and diluted $ (0.91) $ 0.08
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January 1 to June 30
2009 2008
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Earnings available to shareholders $ (122.2) $ (65.3)
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Weighted average number of shares (thousands)
Weighted average shares - basic 42,805 42,799
Share options - treasury stock method - -
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Weighted average shares - diluted 42,805 42,799
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Earnings per share (dollars)
Basic and diluted $ (2.85) $ (1.53)
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11. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
From time to time, the Company uses derivatives to manage its exposure to US
dollar exchange fluctuations and commodity prices. The Company does not utilize
such instruments for trading or speculative purposes and it does not apply hedge
accounting.
The foreign currency contracts outstanding at June 30, 2009 were as follows:
Average rate
Term US$ Cdn$/US$
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0 to 9 months
US dollar collars 160.0 1.150 - 1.356
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0 to 13 months
US dollar forwards 43.3 1.150
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NBSK floating to fixed swap contracts outstanding at June 30, 2009 were as follows:
Term Tonnes Average fixed price
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1 to 13 months 60,000 US$ 710
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12. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
Pulp Corporate Consoli-
Lumber Panels & paper & other dated
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April 1, 2009 to
June 30, 2009
Sales at market prices
To external customers $ 337.4 $ 100.3 $ 228.8 $ - $ 666.5
To other segments 22.5 1.7 - - ---------
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$ 359.9 $ 102.0 $ 228.8 $ -
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EBITDA(1) $ 1.4 $ 5.4 $ (17.6) $ 0.7 $ (10.1)
Amortization 32.5 8.3 23.7 0.8 65.3
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Operating earnings (31.1) (2.9) (41.3) (0.1) (75.4)
Interest income (expense)
- net (5.1) (1.0) (1.9) 0.3 (7.7)
Exchange gain on long-term
debt - - - 29.5 29.5
Other income (expense) (8.4) (0.9) (3.7) 9.6 (3.4)
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Earnings before income
taxes $ (44.6) $ (4.8) $ (46.9) $ 39.3 $ (57.0)
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April 1, 2008 to June 30,
2008
Sales at market prices
To external customers $ 422.5 $ 108.4 $ 291.8 $ - $ 822.7
To other segments 35.7 2.7 - - ---------
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$ 458.2 $ 111.1 $ 291.8 $ -
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EBITDA(1) $ 39.6 $ 7.0 $ 23.8 $ 1.2 $ 71.6
Amortization 31.3 9.3 24.8 0.9 66.3
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Operating earnings 8.3 (2.3) (1.0) 0.3 5.3
Interest income (expense)
- net (5.7) (1.2) (2.5) 0.2 (9.2)
Exchange gain on long-term
debt - - - 2.1 2.1
Other income (expense) (0.2) 0.1 (1.6) 4.7 3.0
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Earnings before income
taxes $ 2.4 $ (3.4) $ (5.1) $ 7.3 $ 1.2
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(1) Non GAAP measure:
EBITDA is defined as operating earnings plus amortization.
Pulp Corporate Consoli-
Lumber Panels & paper & other dated
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January 1, 2009 to
June 30, 2009
Sales at market prices
To external customers $ 648.4 $ 196.4 $ 441.0 $ - $ 1,285.8
To other segments 46.4 3.4 - - ---------
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$ 694.8 $ 199.8 $ 441.0 $ -
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EBITDA(1) $ (45.7) $ 12.4 $ (0.5) $ 5.3 $ (28.5)
Amortization 69.7 17.6 47.7 1.7 136.7
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Operating earnings (115.4) (5.2) (48.2) 3.6 (165.2)
Interest income (expense)
- net (10.3) (1.9) (4.1) 0.1 (16.2)
Exchange gain on long-term
debt - - - 16.5 16.5
Other income (expense) (1.0) (0.4) (4.1) 5.2 (0.3)
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Earnings before income
taxes $ (126.7) $ (7.5) $ (56.4) $ 25.4 $ (165.2)
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January 1, 2008 to
June 30, 2008
Sales at market prices
To external customers $ 801.5 $ 215.7 $ 577.3 $ - $ 1,594.5
To other segments 69.9 4.8 - - ---------
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$ 871.4 $ 220.5 $ 577.3 $ -
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EBITDA(1) $ (32.6) $ 13.3 $ 55.8 $ 4.0 $ 40.5
Amortization 67.5 18.8 50.0 1.8 138.1
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Operating earnings (100.1) (5.5) 5.8 2.2 (97.6)
Interest expense - net (11.4) (2.5) (5.2) (0.2) (19.3)
Exchange loss on long-term
debt - - - (8.5) (8.5)
Other income 2.6 0.5 2.9 5.0 11.0
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Earnings before income
taxes $ (108.9) $ (7.5) $ 3.5 $ (1.5) $ (114.4)
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(1) Non GAAP measure:
EBITDA is defined as operating earnings plus amortization.
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