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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has secured a new loan agreement worth US$500 million, which will mature in 2029. Some of the funds will be used to repay an existing US$300 million loan due in 2028. The company’s CEO Sean McLaren states that this move enhances West Fraser's financial flexibility and liquidity for the near future. Additionally, the company declared a dividend of 32 cents per share, consistent with its previous declaration in June.

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West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., a major forestry company based in B.C., Canada, has secured a new US$500 million loan agreement that matures in 2029. The company plans to use part of the proceeds to pay off its existing US$300 million loan term, which is due in 2028. West Fraser's CEO Sean McLaren stated that this move will strengthen the company’s liquidity and provide more financial flexibility.

Forestry companies in Canada are facing significant challenges, including heavy tariffs affecting their profitability. Recently, B.C. forestry groups wrote to Premier David Eby, urging urgent action to address issues such as bureaucratic delays and high U.S. import duties that are pushing the industry towards a “breaking point.”

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Earlier this month, B.C. forestry groups wrote to Premier David Eby saying the industry is at a “breaking point” and calling for urgent action to address challenges ranging from slow-moving provincial processes to steep U.S. tariffs.

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🔮 The company says some of the proceeds will be used to retire its existing US$300-million loan term due in 2028.

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West Fraser enters into new US$500M loan agreement, maturing in 2029 · assertive framing

VANCOUVER - West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says it has entered into a new US$500-million loan agreement, maturing in 2029. asserted

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The company says some of the proceeds will be used to retire its existing US$300-million loan term due in 2028. asserted

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West Fraser CEO Sean McLaren says entering into the new loan term strengthens the company’s near-term liquidity position, providing more financial flexibility. asserted

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The company also declared a dividend of 32 cents US per share, unchanged from the dividend it declared in June. asserted

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Canadian forestry companies have been dealing with a difficult backdrop, with tariffs weighing on bottom lines. asserted

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Earlier this month, B.C. forestry groups wrote to Premier David Eby saying the industry is at a “breaking point” and calling for urgent action to address challenges ranging from slow-moving provincial processes to steep U.S. tariffs. asserted

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 16, 2026. asserted

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West Fraser enters into new US$500M loan agreement, maturing in 2029

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