Tuesday, May 2, 2017
Weyerhaeuser reported first quarter net earnings to common shareholders of $157 million, or 21 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $1.7 billion. This compares with earnings from continuing operations of $61 million, or 8 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $1.4 billion for the same period last year.
Excluding an after-tax special item of $10 million for merger-related costs, the company reported net earnings of $167 million, or 22 cents per diluted share for the first quarter. This compares with net earnings from continuing operations before special items of $126 million for the same period last year and $106 million for fourth quarter 2016.
“I am very pleased with our first quarter performance, as our employees capitalized on operational excellence improvements, merger-related synergies and strengthening market conditions to deliver outstanding results,” said Doyle R. Simons, president and chief executive officer. “In addition, we achieved our increased $125 million run-rate merger cost synergy target. Looking forward, we remain relentlessly focused on leveraging merger synergies and operational improvements to drive industry leading performance and superior value for our shareholders.” Doyle added further.
WEYERHAEUSER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Weyerhaeuser merged with Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (Plum Creek) on February 19, 2016. The financial statements presented within this release include Plum Creek financial results from February 19, 2016 forward.
During 2016, Weyerhaeuser sold its Cellulose Fibers businesses. Results for the Cellulose Fibers segment are presented as discontinued operations.
