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Weyerhaeuser Reports First Quarter Results

- Merged with Plum Creek on February 19, 2016 - Net earnings before special items increased 24 percent compared with fourth quarter 2015 - Repurchased $863 million, or 31 million shares, at an average price of $27.49 in the quarter

May 6, 2016 3:05 AM EDT

FEDERAL WAY, Wash., May 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reported first quarter net earnings to common shareholders of $70 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, on net sales of $1.8 billion. This compares with net earnings of $90 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, on net sales of $1.7 billion for the same period last year.

Excluding after-tax charges of $80 million for special items, the company reported net earnings of $150 million, or $0.24 per diluted share for the first quarter. This compares with net earnings before special items of $99 million for the same period last year and $121 million for fourth quarter 2015.

Special items for the first quarter of 2016 are primarily comprised of $98 million of after-tax merger related costs, partially offset by a $22 million after-tax gain on the sale of the company's Federal Way headquarters campus.

"I am extremely proud of the work of our employees in the first quarter, as we closed the Plum Creek merger, delivered solid operating performance across each of our businesses, and completed about 35 percent of our $2.5 billion share repurchase authorization," said Doyle R. Simons, president and CEO. "These accomplishments, and the recently announced sale of our pulp mills to International Paper, illustrate our commitment to a focused portfolio, industry-leading performance and disciplined capital allocation. We are making solid progress on merger integration and synergies, and look forward to building on that strong foundation as we work together to be the world's premier timber, land, and forest products company and drive exceptional value for shareholders."

WEYERHAEUSER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Weyerhaeuser merged with Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. (Plum Creek) on February 19, 2016.  Consolidated results for the first quarter of 2016 as presented below include the results of Plum Creek for the period February 19, 2016 through March 31, 2016.  The financial statements included within this release do not include Plum Creek's financial results for any period prior to the merger date.

As a result of the merger and related organizational changes, we have revised our business segments. Results for fiscal periods prior to first quarter 2016 have been revised to conform to the new segments.  Additional information is included in segment Financial Highlights below.

WEYERHAEUSER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

2015

2016

2015

(millions, except per share data)

4Q

1Q

1Q

Net sales

$1,741

$1,835

$1,727

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

361

413

343

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

$59

$70

$90

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted(2)

514

635

527

Earnings per diluted share

$0.11

$0.11

$0.17

Net earnings before special items (3)

$121

$150

$99

Earnings per diluted share before special items

$0.24

$0.24

$0.19

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$1,012

$415

$1,158

(1) Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that management uses to evaluate the performance of the company. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, is operating income from continuing operations, adjusted for depreciation, depletion, amortization, basis in real estate sold, pension and postretirement costs not allocated to business segments and special items. Adjusted EBITDA excludes results from joint ventures. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation from and is not intended to represent an alternative to our GAAP results. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP earnings is included within this release.

(2) In the first quarter of 2016, Weyerhaeuser issued approximately 279 million shares in conjunction with the Plum Creek merger transaction.  Following the completion of the merger, Weyerhaeuser repurchased approximately 31 million shares under the $2.5 billion repurchase program announced in conjunction with the merger transaction.  At the end of the first quarter of 2016, the company had approximately 759 million common shares outstanding.

(3) After-tax special items for first quarter 2016 include $98 million of Plum Creek merger related costs, a $22 million gain on the sale of the company's Federal Way headquarters campus, and $4 million of restructuring charges. Special items for fourth quarter 2015 include a non-cash charge for Weyerhaeuser's share of an asset impairment by the newsprint and publishing papers venture, Plum Creek merger related costs, a benefit from the expiration of the company's built-in gains tax period, and restructuring charges related to closing four distribution centers.  Special items for the first quarter 2015 include a non-cash charge for impairment on a nonstrategic asset.

TIMBERLANDS

The Timberlands segment includes sales of logs, stumpage and pay-as-cut timber, recreational lease revenue, and our operations in Uruguay. Sales of higher and better use properties, non-core timberlands and royalties related to minerals and oil and gas assets are now reported as part of the Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources segment.  Western Timberlands includes timberland operations in Washington and Oregon.  Southern Timberlands includes timberland operations for all Southern states.  Northern Timberlands includes timberland operations in Montana, the Lake States, New England and West Virginia.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (millions)

4Q 2015

1Q 2016

Change

Net sales

$517

$609

$92

Adjusted EBITDA

$160

$199

$39

Contribution to pre-tax earnings

$107

$129

$22

1Q 2016 Performance - Western fee harvest increased due to higher volume from legacy Weyerhaeuser Timberlands and a partial quarter of Plum Creek harvest. Average Western log realizations declined slightly due to mix as a result of a higher proportion of domestic log sales.

In the South, fee harvest volumes increased as a partial quarter of Plum Creek harvest more than offset seasonally lower harvest volumes from legacy Weyerhaeuser lands, and silviculture expense declined due to wet weather. These factors were partially offset by lower average realizations for Southern logs due to a higher mix of pulpwood from Plum Creek operations. Average realizations for legacy Weyerhaeuser Southern logs were comparable to the fourth quarter.

2Q 2016 Outlook - Weyerhaeuser anticipates comparable earnings and higher Adjusted EBITDA from the Timberlands segment in the second quarter. Higher fee harvest volumes from a full quarter of Plum Creek operations will be offset by seasonally higher Southern silviculture costs, higher Western logging expenses and slightly lower average realizations for Western and Southern logs, primarily due to mix. Non-cash depletion and amortization charges will also be higher due to the increased basis associated with the acquisition accounting.

REAL ESTATE, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES

The Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources Segment includes sales of higher and better use properties, non-core timberlands, and royalties related to minerals and oil and gas assets.  These results were formerly reported in Weyerhaeuser's Timberlands segment. The segment also includes the results from equity interest in Plum Creek Real Estate development joint ventures.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (millions)

4Q 2015

1Q 2016

Change

Net sales

$32

$39

$7

Adjusted EBITDA

$33

$34

$1

Contribution to pre-tax earnings

$27

$15

($12)

1Q 2016 Performance - Seasonally lower legacy Weyerhaeuser Real Estate sales and lower oil and gas royalties were partially offset by earnings from Plum Creek operations.  Adjusted EBITDA improved slightly in the first quarter. The basis of Plum Creek Real Estate properties sold during the quarter approximated sales price as the land was marked to fair value as part of the merger's acquisition accounting.

2Q 2016 Outlook - Weyerhaeuser expects comparable earnings and Adjusted EBITDA from the Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources segment in the second quarter.

WOOD PRODUCTS

The Wood Products segment includes sales of softwood lumber, engineered wood products, oriented strand board, plywood, medium density fiberboard and building materials distribution.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (millions)

4Q 2015

1Q 2016

Change

Net sales

$943

$1,001

$58

Adjusted EBITDA

$75

$117

$42

Contribution to pre-tax earnings before special items

$48

$87

$39

Pre-tax charge for special items

($8)

$0

$8

Contribution to pre-tax earnings

$40

$87

$47

1Q 2016 Performance - Operating rates increased and unit manufacturing costs improved across most product lines in the quarter.  Higher sales realizations for lumber were partially offset by slightly lower sales realizations for oriented strand board.

2Q 2016 Outlook - Weyerhaeuser expects significantly higher earnings and Adjusted EBITDA from the Wood Products segment in the second quarter primarily due to higher sales realizations for lumber and oriented strand board.

CELLULOSE FIBERS

The Cellulose Fibers segment includes sales of pulp, liquid packaging board and results from an equity interest in a newsprint and publishing papers venture.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (millions)

4Q 2015

1Q 2016

Change

Net sales

$475

$430

($45)

Adjusted EBITDA

$105

$68

($37)

Contribution to pre-tax earnings before special items

$64

$28

($36)

Pre-tax charge for special items

($84)

$0

$84

Contribution to pre-tax earnings

($20)

$28

$48

1Q 2016 Performance - Average sales realizations declined and pulp sales volumes decreased slightly. Maintenance costs rose due to additional scheduled outage days compared to the fourth quarter.

Fourth quarter special items included a non-cash charge for Weyerhaeuser's share of an asset impairment recorded by the newsprint and publishing papers venture.

2Q 2016 Outlook - Weyerhaeuser expects higher earnings and Adjusted EBITDA from the Cellulose Fibers segment in the second quarter. The company anticipates higher average sales realizations due to mix and slightly lower fiber and energy costs.

STRATEGIC REVIEW OF CELLULOSE FIBERS

On May 2, 2016, Weyerhaeuser announced an agreement to sell its Cellulose Fibers pulp mills to International Paper for $2.2 billion in cash.  This announcement completes the first phase of the company's strategic review of the Cellulose Fibers business. The transaction with International Paper does not include Weyerhaeuser's liquid packaging board facility or newsprint and publishing papers venture.  The company's review of those assets is ongoing.  Weyerhaeuser expects to use a substantial portion of the estimated $1.6 billion after-tax proceeds for repayment of term loans issued in conjunction with the company's previously announced $2.5 billion share repurchase program.

ABOUT WEYERHAEUSER

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900. We own or control more than 13 million acres of timberlands, primarily in the U.S., and manage additional timberlands under long-term licenses in Canada. We manage these timberlands on a sustainable basis in compliance with internationally recognized forestry standards. We are also one of the largest manufacturers of wood and cellulose fibers products. Our company is a real estate investment trust. In February 2016, we merged with Plum Creek Timber Company, Inc. In 2015, Weyerhaeuser and Plum Creek, on a combined basis, generated approximately $8.5 billion in net sales and employed nearly 14 thousand people who serve customers worldwide. We are listed on the Dow Jones World Sustainability Index. Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WY. Learn more at www.weyerhaeuser.com.

EARNINGS CALL INFORMATION

Weyerhaeuser will hold a live conference call at 7 a.m. Pacific (10 a.m. Eastern) on May 6 to discuss first quarter results.

To access the live webcast and presentation online, go to the Investor Relations section on www.weyerhaeuser.com on May 6.

To join the conference call from within North America, dial 877-296-9413 (access code: 3192732) at least 15 minutes prior to the call. Those calling from outside North America should dial 706-679-2458 (access code: 3192732). Replays will be available for two weeks at 855-859-2056 (access code: 3192732) from within North America and at 404-537-3406 (access code: 3192732) from outside North America.

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains statements concerning the company's future results and performance that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on our current expectations and various assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors listed below, as well as other factors, may cause actual results to differ significantly from these forward-looking statements. There is no guarantee that any of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements will occur. If any of the events occur, there is no guarantee what effect they will have on company operations or financial condition. The company will not update these forward-looking statements after the date of this news release.

Some forward-looking statements discuss the company's plans, strategies, expectations and intentions. They use words such as "expects," "may," "will," "believes," "should," "approximately," "anticipates," "estimates," and "plans."  In addition, these words may use the positive or negative or other variations of those and similar words.

This release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company's expectations during the second quarter of 2016, including with respect to: earnings; log realizations and dispositions of non-core timberlands; sales volumes across Wood Products product lines, log and manufacturing costs and expected realizations for lumber and oriented strand board in Wood Products; and maintenance and capital costs, and realizations for pulp in Cellulose Fibers.

Major risks, uncertainties and assumptions that affect the company's businesses and may cause actual results to differ from these forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to:

  • the effect of general economic conditions, including employment rates, interest rate levels, housing starts, availability of financing for home mortgages and strength of the U.S. dollar;
  • market demand for our products, including market demand for our timberland properties with higher and better uses, which is related to, among other factors, the strength of the various U.S. business segments and U.S. and international economic conditions;
  • performance of our manufacturing operations, including maintenance requirements;
  • potential disruptions in our manufacturing operations;
  • the level of competition from domestic and foreign producers;
  • raw material availability and prices;
  • the effect of weather;
  • the risk of loss from fires, floods, windstorms, hurricanes, pest infestation and other natural disasters;
  • energy prices;
  • market demand for the company's products, including market demand for our timberland properties that have higher and better uses, which is related to, among other factors, the strength of the various U.S. business segments and U.S. and international economic conditions;
  • the successful execution of our internal plans and strategic initiatives,
  • the successful and timely execution and integration of our strategic acquisitions, including our ability to realize expected benefits and synergies, and the successful and timely execution of our strategic divestitures, each of which is subject to a number of risks and conditions beyond our control including, but not limited to, timing and required regulatory approvals;
  • transportation and labor availability and costs;
  • federal tax policies;
  • the effect of forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations;
  • legal proceedings;
  • performance of pension fund investments and related derivatives;
  • the effect of timing of retirements and changes in the market price of our common stock on charges for share-based compensation;
  • changes in accounting principles;
  • changes in implementation of acquisition accounting; and
  • other factors described under "Risk Factors" in our 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in our Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on December 23, 2015.

The company also is a large exporter and is affected by changes in economic activity in Europe and Asia, particularly Japan and China. It is affected by changes in currency exchange rates, particularly the relative value of the U.S. dollar to the euro, yen and the Canadian dollar, and the relative value of the euro and the yen. Restrictions on international trade or tariffs imposed on imports and disruptions in shipping and transportation also may affect the company.

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA TO NET EARNINGS

We reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings for the consolidated company and to operating income for the business segments, as those are the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures for each.

The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2016:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Timberlands

Real Estate & ENR

Wood Products

Cellulose Fibers

Unallocated Items

Total

Adjusted EBITDA by Segment:

Net earnings

$

81

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

97

Income taxes

20

Net contribution to earnings

$

129

$

15

$

87

$

28

$

(61)

$

198

Equity (earnings) loss from joint ventures

2

(5)

(3)

Interest income and other

(9)

(9)

Operating income

129

15

87

30

(75)

186

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

70

2

30

38

2

142

Basis of real estate sold

17

17

Non-operating pension and postretirement credits

(12)

(12)

Special items(1)

80

80

Adjusted EBITDA

$

199

$

34

$

117

$

68

$

(5)

$

413

(1)

Pre-tax special items include: a $36 million gain on the sale of nonstrategic assets, $110 million of Plum Creek merger-related costs, and $6 million of charges for restructuring, closures and asset impairments.

 

The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended December 31, 2015:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Timberlands

Real Estate & ENR

Wood Products

Cellulose Fibers

Unallocated Items

Total

Adjusted EBITDA by Segment:

Net earnings

$

70

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

88

Income taxes

(19)

Net contribution to earnings

$

107

$

27

$

40

$

(20)

$

(15)

$

139

Equity (earnings) loss from joint ventures

87

87

Interest income and other

(9)

(9)

Operating income

107

27

40

67

(24)

217

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

53

1

27

38

1

120

Basis of real estate sold

5

5

Non-operating pension and postretirement credits

(3)

(3)

Special items(1)

8

14

22

Adjusted EBITDA

$

160

$

33

$

75

$

105

$

(12)

$

361

(1)

Pre-tax special items include: $14 million of Plum Creek merger-related costs and $8 million of charges for restructuring, closures and asset impairments.

 

The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2015:

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

Timberlands

Real Estate & ENR

Wood Products

Cellulose Fibers

Unallocated Items

Total

Adjusted EBITDA by Segment:

Net earnings

$

101

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

83

Income taxes

19

Net contribution to earnings

$

139

$

23

$

62

$

33

$

(54)

$

203

Equity (earnings) loss from joint ventures

6

6

Interest income and other

(9)

(9)

Operating income

139

23

62

39

(63)

200

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

53

26

39

5

123

Basis of real estate sold

10

10

Non-operating pension and postretirement credits

(3)

(3)

Special items(1)

13

13

Adjusted EBITDA

$

192

$

33

$

88

$

78

$

(48)

$

343

(1)

Pre-tax special items include: a $13 million non-cash impairment charge related to a nonstrategic asset.

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Exhibit 99.2

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

The balances presented as of and for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 reflect the balances and results of operations acquired in our merger with Plum Creek Timber, Inc. for the period from the merger date of February 19, 2016 to March 31, 2016.

Consolidated Statement of Operations

in millions

Q4

Q1

December 31,

 2015

March 31,

 2016

March 31,

 2015

Net sales

$

1,741

$

1,835

$

1,727

Cost of products sold

1,390

1,475

1,385

Gross margin

351

360

342

Selling expenses

30

27

28

General and administrative expenses

84

85

74

Research and development expenses

7

6

5

Charges for integration and restructuring, closures and asset impairments

24

117

14

Other operating costs (income), net

(11)

(61)

21

Operating income

217

186

200

Equity earnings (loss) from joint ventures

(87)

3

(6)

Interest income and other

9

9

9

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

(88)

(97)

(83)

Earnings before income taxes

51

101

120

Income taxes

19

(20)

(19)

Net earnings

70

81

101

Dividends on preference shares

(11)

(11)

(11)

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

$

59

$

70

$

90

Per Share Information

Q4

Q1

December 31,

 2015

March 31,

 2016

March 31,

 2015

Earnings per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders, basic and diluted

$

0.11

$

0.11

$

0.17

Dividends paid per common share

$

0.31

$

0.31

$

0.29

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):

Basic

511,175

632,004

523,426

Diluted

514,167

634,872

527,423

Common shares outstanding at end of period (in thousands)

510,483

759,044

518,735

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization*

in millions

Q4

Q1

December 31,

 2015

March 31,

 2016

March 31,

 2015

Net earnings

$

70

$

81

$

101

Equity (earnings) loss from joint ventures

87

(3)

6

Interest income and other

(9)

(9)

(9)

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

88

97

83

Income taxes

(19)

20

19

Operating income

217

186

200

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

120

142

123

Basis of real estate sold

5

17

10

Non-operating pension and postretirement credits

(3)

(12)

(3)

Special items

22

80

13

Adjusted EBITDA*

$

361

$

413

$

343

*Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that management uses to evaluate the performance of the company. Effective for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, we have revised our definition of Adjusted EBITDA to add back the basis of real estate sold. We have revised our prior-period presentation to conform to our current reporting.

Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, is operating income from continuing operations adjusted for depreciation, depletion, amortization, basis of real estate sold, pension and postretirement costs not allocated to business segments and special items. Adjusted EBITDA excludes results from joint ventures.

Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation from and is not intended to represent an alternative to our GAAP results.

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

Consolidated Balance Sheet

in millions

March 31,

 2016

December 31,

 2015

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

415

$

1,012

Receivables, less allowances

578

487

Receivables for taxes

25

30

Inventories

677

568

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

135

77

Total current assets

1,830

2,174

Property and equipment, net

2,763

2,572

Construction in progress

223

195

Timber and timberlands at cost, less depletion charged to disposals

14,548

6,480

Minerals and mineral rights, net

325

14

Investments in and advances to joint ventures

1,011

74

Goodwill

40

40

Deferred tax assets

15

4

Other assets

409

302

Restricted financial investments held by variable interest entities

615

615

Total assets

$

21,779

$

12,470

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Notes payable

$

4

$

4

Accounts payable

385

326

Accrued liabilities

595

545

Total current liabilities

984

875

Note payable to timberland venture

835

Long-term debt

7,803

4,875

Long-term debt (nonrecourse to the company) held by variable interest entities

511

511

Deferred income taxes

71

86

Deferred pension and other postretirement benefits

983

987

Other liabilities

311

267

Total liabilities

11,498

7,601

Total equity

10,281

4,869

Total liabilities and equity

$

21,779

$

12,470

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

in millions

Q4

Q1

December 31,

 2015

March 31,

 2016

March 31,

 2015

Cash flows from operations:

Net earnings

$

70

$

81

$

101

Noncash charges (credits) to income:

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

120

142

123

Basis of real estate sold

5

17

10

Deferred income taxes, net

(10)

18

13

Pension and other postretirement benefits

10

4

10

Share-based compensation expense

9

24

8

Charges for impairment of assets

1

13

Equity (earnings) loss from joint ventures

87

(3)

6

Net gains on dispositions of assets and operations

(8)

(41)

(16)

Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses

6

(13)

29

Change in:

Receivables less allowances

58

(47)

(16)

Receivable for taxes

(16)

10

2

Inventories

19

(43)

(57)

Prepaid expenses

5

(1)

(11)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

12

(70)

(91)

Pension and postretirement contributions

(24)

(17)

(20)

Distributions received from joint ventures

15

5

Other

(20)

(19)

(17)

Net cash from operations

339

47

87

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures:

Purchases of property and equipment

(167)

(57)

(71)

Timberlands reforestation costs

(7)

(16)

(18)

Acquisition of timberlands

(2)

(6)

(32)

Proceeds from sale of assets

12

70

2

Distributions received from joint ventures

24

Cash and cash equivalents acquired in the merger with Plum Creek

9

Other

1

Cash from (used in) investing activities

(163)

24

(119)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Cash dividends on common shares

(159)

(241)

(152)

Cash dividends on preference shares

(22)

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

1,098

Payments of long-term debt

(720)

Repurchase of common stock

(34)

(798)

(253)

Other

3

(7)

15

Cash from financing activities

(212)

(668)

(390)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(36)

(597)

(422)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

1,048

1,012

1,580

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

1,012

$

415

$

1,158

Cash paid (received) during the year for:

Interest, net of amount capitalized

$

57

$

125

$

114

Income taxes

$

10

$

(13)

$

1

Noncash investing and financing activities:

Equity issued as consideration for our merger with Plum Creek

$

$

6,383

$

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Total Company Statistics

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

Special Items Included in Net Earnings (income tax affected)

in millions

Q4

Q1

December 31,

 2015

March 31,

 2016

March 31,

 2015

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

$

59

$

70

$

90

Plum Creek merger-related costs

14

98

Gain on sale of non-strategic asset

(22)

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

5

4

9

Impairment charge recorded by equity method affiliate

56

Tax adjustments

(13)

Net earnings attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders before special items

$

121

$

150

$

99

Q4

Q1

December 31,

 2015

March 31,

 2016

March 31,

 2015

Net earnings per diluted share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

$

0.11

$

0.11

$

0.17

Plum Creek merger-related costs

0.03

0.15

Gain on sale of non-strategic asset

(0.03)

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

0.01

0.01

0.02

Impairment charge recorded by equity method affiliate

0.12

Tax adjustments

(0.03)

Net earnings per diluted share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders before special items

$

0.24

$

0.24

$

0.19

Selected Total Company Items

in millions

Q4

Q1

December 31,

 2015

March 31,

 2016

March 31,

 2015

Pension and postretirement costs:

Pension and postretirement costs allocated to business segments

$

13

$

11

$

13

Pension and postretirement credits not allocated

(3)

(12)

(3)

Accelerated pension costs included in Plum Creek merger-related costs (not allocated)

5

Total company pension and postretirement costs

$

10

$

4

$

10

Cash spent for capital expenditures

$

(174)

$

(73)

$

(89)

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Timberlands Segment

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

Segment Statement of Operations

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Sales to unaffiliated customers

$

312

$

387

$

323

Intersegment sales

205

222

228

Total net sales

517

609

551

Cost of products sold

390

459

395

Gross margin

127

150

156

Selling expenses

1

1

2

General and administrative expenses

21

28

21

Research and development expenses

6

4

3

Other operating income, net

(8)

(12)

(9)

Operating income

107

129

139

Interest income and other

Net contribution to earnings

$

107

$

129

$

139

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization*

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Operating income

$

107

$

129

$

139

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

53

70

53

Adjusted EBITDA*

$

160

$

199

$

192

*See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

Selected Segment Items

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Total decrease (increase) in working capital (1)

$

4

$

(53)

$

(26)

Cash spent for capital expenditures

$

(17)

$

(20)

$

(24)

(1) Working capital does not include cash balances. Represents the change in combined working capital of Timberlands and Real Estate & ENR.

Segment Statistics(2)

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Third Party

Net Sales

(millions)

Delivered logs:

West

$

203

$

215

$

210

South

61

101

58

North

13

Canada

7

7

8

Total delivered logs

271

336

276

Stumpage and pay-as-cut timber

10

15

4

Products from international operations

18

16

24

Recreational and other lease revenue

7

6

6

Other

6

14

13

Total

$

312

$

387

$

323

Delivered Logs

Third Party Sales

Realizations

(per ton)

West

$

101.54

$

100.71

$

104.36

South

$

36.87

$

35.59

$

37.08

North

$

$

59.31

$

Canada

$

43.06

$

42.98

$

43.43

International

$

16.60

$

15.73

$

17.55

Delivered Logs

Third Party Sales

Volumes

(tons, thousands)

West 

(conversion factor of 1.056 m3 = 1 ton)

2,005

2,133

2,008

South

(conversion factor of 0.818 m3 = 1 ton)

1,636

2,844

1,555

North

210

Canada 

(conversion factor of 1.244 m3 = 1 ton)

167

169

196

International

(conversion factor of 0.907 m3 = 1 ton)

158

146

165

Total

3,966

5,502

3,924

Fee Harvest Volumes

(tons, thousands)

West 

(conversion factor of 1.056 m3 = 1 ton)

2,596

2,801

2,757

South 

(conversion factor of 0.818 m3 = 1 ton)

3,565

5,030

3,341

North

260

International

(conversion factor of 0.907 m3 = 1 ton)

255

299

263

Total

6,416

8,390

6,361

(2) The Western region includes Washington and Oregon. The Southern region includes Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and Oklahoma.  The Northern region includes West Virginia, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Michigan, Wisconsin and Montana.

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Real Estate, Energy and Natural Resources Segment

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

Segment Statement of Operations

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Total net sales

$

32

$

39

$

34

Cost of products sold

5

20

10

Gross margin

27

19

24

General and administrative expenses

3

4

1

Other operating income, net

(3)

Operating income

27

15

23

Equity earnings (loss) from joint ventures(1)

Interest income and other

Net contribution to earnings

$

27

$

15

$

23

(1) Equity earnings (loss) from joint ventures attributed to the Real Estate and ENR segment are generated from our investments in our real estate development ventures.

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization*

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Operating income

27

15

23

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

1

2

Basis of real estate sold

5

17

10

Adjusted EBITDA*

$

33

$

34

$

33

*See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

Selected Segment Items

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Cash spent for capital expenditures

$

$

$

Segment Statistics

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Net Sales

(millions)

Real Estate

$

25

$

30

$

27

Energy and natural resources

$

7

$

9

$

7

Acres sold

Real Estate

6,765

15,225

14,375

Price per acre

Real Estate

$

3,450

$

1,980

$

1,820

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Wood Products Segment

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

Segment Statement of Operations

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Sales to unaffiliated customers

$

922

$

979

$

923

Intersegment sales

21

22

19

Total net sales

943

1,001

942

Cost of products sold

841

862

829

Gross margin

102

139

113

Selling expenses

25

22

23

General and administrative expenses

28

27

27

Research and development expenses

1

Restructuring, closures and impairment

9

1

Other operating costs (income), net

1

1

Operating income

40

87

62

Interest income and other

Net contribution to earnings

$

40

$

87

$

62

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization*

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Operating income

$

40

$

87

$

62

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

27

30

26

Special items

8

Adjusted EBITDA*

$

75

$

117

$

88

*See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

Segment Special Items Included in Net Contribution to Earnings (Pre-Tax)

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Restructuring, impairments, and other charges

$

(8)

$

$

Selected Segment Items

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Total decrease (increase) in working capital (1)

$

79

$

(132)

$

(99)

Cash spent for capital expenditures

$

(122)

$

(29)

$

(37)

(1) Working capital does not include cash balances.

Segment Statistics

in millions, except for third-party sales realizations

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Structural Lumber

(board feet)

Third party net sales

$

402

$

419

$

434

Third party sales realizations

$

360

$

364

$

403

Third party sales volumes(2)

1,114

1,152

1,075

Production volumes

1,035

1,129

1,043

Engineered Solid

Section

(cubic feet)

Third party net sales

$

105

$

109

$

94

Third party sales realizations

$

1,987

$

1,971

$

1,965

Third party sales volumes(2)

5.3

5.5

4.8

Production volumes

5.1

5.6

5.0

Engineered

I-joists

(lineal feet)

Third party net sales

$

68

$

66

$

61

Third party sales realizations

$

1,515

$

1,507

$

1,510

Third party sales volumes(2)

45

44

41

Production volumes

44

46

43

Medium Density

Fiberboard

(square feet 3/4')

Third party net sales

$

$

20

$

Third party sales realizations

$

$

660

$

Third party sales volumes(2)

30

Production volumes

25

Oriented Strand

Board

(square feet 3/8')

Third party net sales

$

160

$

163

$

137

Third party sales realizations

$

221

$

214

$

196

Third party sales volumes(2)

723

759

700

Production volumes

697

749

704

Softwood Plywood

(square feet 3/8')

Third party net sales

$

27

$

35

$

33

Third party sales realizations

$

308

$

317

$

366

Third party sales volumes(2)

91

110

89

Production volumes

57

88

61

(2) Volumes include sales of internally produced products and products purchased for resale primarily through our distribution business.

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Cellulose Fibers Segment

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

Segment Statement of Operations

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Total net sales

$

475

$

430

$

447

Cost of products sold

393

386

394

Gross margin

82

44

53

Selling expenses

4

4

3

General and administrative expenses

17

18

17

Research and development expenses

1

1

2

Other operating income, net

(7)

(9)

(8)

Operating income

67

30

39

Equity loss from joint venture(1)

(87)

(2)

(6)

Net contribution to earnings

$

(20)

$

28

$

33

(1) Equity loss from joint ventures attributed to the Cellulose Fibers segment are generated from our investment in our newsprint and publishing papers venture. Q4 2015 includes an $84 million non-cash charge for our share of an asset impairment recorded by this venture.

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization*

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Operating income

67

30

39

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

38

38

39

Adjusted EBITDA*

$

105

$

68

$

78

*See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

Segment Special Items Included in Net Contribution to Earnings (Pre-Tax)

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Impairment charge recorded by Newsprint Venture

$

(84)

$

$

Selected Segment Items

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Total decrease (increase) in working capital (2)

$

(13)

$

(2)

$

40

Cash spent for capital expenditures

$

(33)

$

(22)

$

(27)

(2) Working capital does not include cash balances.

Segment Statistics

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Pulp

(air-dry metric tons)

Third party net sales (millions)

$

388

$

351

$

360

Third party sales realizations

$

800

$

755

$

854

Third party sales volumes (thousands)

484

464

421

Production volumes (thousands)

481

457

442

Liquid

Packaging

Board

(metric tons)

Third party net sales (millions)

$

73

$

67

$

74

Third party sales realizations

$

1,203

$

1,068

$

1,194

Third party sales volumes (thousands)

61

63

62

Production volumes (thousands)

63

64

60

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Unallocated Items

Q1.2016 Analyst Package

Preliminary results, subject to audit

Unallocated items are gains or charges not related to or allocated to an individual operating segment. They include a portion of items such as: share-based compensation, pension and postretirement costs, foreign exchange transaction gains and losses associated with financing and the elimination of intersegment profit in inventory, equity earnings from our Timberland Venture, and the LIFO reserve.

Contribution to Earnings

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Unallocated corporate function expenses

$

(7)

$

(9)

$

(9)

Unallocated share-based compensation

(4)

(2)

3

Unallocated pension & postretirement credits

3

12

3

Foreign exchange gains (losses)

(6)

13

(29)

Elimination of intersegment profit in inventory and LIFO

1

(6)

(12)

Gain on sale of non-strategic asset

36

Plum Creek merger-related costs

(14)

(110)

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

(1)

(6)

(14)

Other

4

(3)

(5)

Operating income (loss)

(24)

(75)

(63)

Equity earnings from joint venture(1)

5

Interest income and other

9

9

9

Net contribution to earnings

$

(15)

$

(61)

$

(54)

(1) Equity earnings from joint venture included in Unallocated Items is generated from our investment in our timberland venture.

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization*

in millions

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Operating income (loss)

(24)

(75)

(63)

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

1

2

5

Non-operating pension and postretirement credits

(3)

(12)

(3)

Special items

14

80

13

Adjusted EBITDA*

$

(12)

$

(5)

$

(48)

*See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

Unallocated Special Items Included in Net Contribution to Earnings (Pre-Tax)

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Gain on sale of non-strategic asset

$

$

36

$

Plum Creek merger-related costs

(14)

(110)

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

(6)

(13)

Total

$

(14)

$

(80)

$

(13)

Unallocated Selected Items

Q4.2015

Q1.2016

Q1.2015

Cash spent for capital expenditures

$

(2)

$

(2)

$

(1)

 

For more information contact: 

Analysts - Beth Baum or Krista Kochivar (253) 924-2058

Media - Kate Tate (206) 467-3676

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SOURCE Weyerhaeuser Company



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