Merger with PotlatchDeltic Closed Ahead of Schedule
Merger closed January 30, 2026 creating a combined company with ~4 million acres, diversified timberland portfolio, real estate platform and wood products manufacturing. Management expects $40 million run-rate synergies by end of year 2 (with ~$20 million run rate in year 1) and plans a new company name/ticker in Q1.
Record Real Estate Performance
Real Estate segment delivered a record full-year adjusted EBITDA of $127 million, well above original guidance of $86–$96 million. Q4 real estate revenue was $42 million on ~3,800 acres at an average of $9,700/acre; Q4 real estate adjusted EBITDA was $33 million. Management projects full-year Real Estate adjusted EBITDA of $180–$200 million for 2026 and Q1 contribution of $30–$35 million.
Full-Year Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Company delivered full-year adjusted EBITDA of $248 million, an 8% increase versus 2024 and above the high end of prior guidance.
Improved Liquidity and Strong Balance Sheet
Cash at year-end of $843 million and ~$1.1 billion of debt. Net debt to enterprise value was 6%, and net debt was less than 1x 2025 adjusted EBITDA. Pro forma net debt post-merger expected ~$1.3–$1.4 billion, well inside the 3x mid-cycle EBITDA leverage target.
Higher Cash Available for Distribution (CAD)
CAD increased to $199 million in 2025 from $141 million in 2024, a ~41% increase driven by higher adjusted EBITDA, lower cash interest expense, higher interest income and lower capex.
Wood Products & Lumber Momentum
Management noted improving lumber prices and expects Wood Products shipments of ~1.1 billion board feet for 11 months of 2026 post-merger, with the Wood Products segment expected to be slightly positive to overall adjusted EBITDA in Q1 based on current prices.
Capital Allocation Flexibility
Company repurchased ~110,000 shares in Q4 for $2.9 million at $26.31 average, still has ~$230 million remaining on repurchase authorization, paid a $1.40/share special dividend and intends to be opportunistic with buybacks given perceived discount to NAV.
Progress on Land-Based Solutions (LBS)
Combined company expands LBS capabilities (solar, carbon capture & storage, offsets, lithium/brine exposure). Management remains optimistic about long-term value creation despite policy/timing headwinds.