Pending Acquisition of Sawmills in Sweden
Canfor announced the acquisition of three sawmills from Karl Hedin in Sweden, expanding operations into a new region and enhancing global market access.
Strong Balance Sheet
Canfor reported a strong balance sheet with significant liquidity, boasting $1.3 billion in available liquidity excluding Canfor Pulp and duty loan.
Lumber Business EBITDA Growth
The lumber segment generated adjusted EBITDA of $68 million in Q2, up $8 million from Q1, supported by earnings in Europe and the U.S. South.
Geographic Diversification Strategy
Post-acquisition, the lumber production platform will be 35% in the U.S. South, 35% in Sweden, and 30% in Western Canada, offering diversification.