1. Western Forest Products amends $250 million credit facility with a $30 million addition. 2. New credit facility backed by Export Development Corporation of Canada. 3. Company focuses on margin in global softwood markets through integrated operations.
The additional financing enhances liquidity and operational flexibility, potentially improving market competitiveness. Previous similar credit adjustments have positively impacted stock valuations in the sector.
The news is significant due to the company's increased credit backing, impacting investor confidence. Companies in the forest products sector often react positively to enhanced liquidity, thus improving WEF's pricing outlook.
The immediate effect of enhanced financial resources will likely influence stock performance soon. Historical trends show that timely financial improvements often correlate with price increases.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Western Forest Products Inc. (TSX:WEF) ("Western" or the "Company") announced today an amendment of its $250 million syndicated credit facility to allow for a new US$30 million bilateral letter of credit facility (the "Bilateral Credit Facility") with Royal Bank of Canada. The Bilateral Credit Facility is guaranteed by Export Development Corporation of Canada under its Account Performance Security Guarantee program and is incremental to the Company's existing $250 million syndicated credit facility.
About Western Forest Products Inc.
Western is an integrated forest products company building a margin-focused log and lumber business to compete successfully in global softwood markets. With operations and employees located primarily on the coast of British Columbia and Washington State, Western is a premier supplier of high-value, specialty forest products to worldwide markets. Western has a lumber capacity of 780 million board feet from six sawmills, as well as operates four remanufacturing facilities and two glulam manufacturing facilities. The Company sources timber from its long-term licenses, First Nations arrangements, and market purchases. Western supplements its production through a wholesale program providing customers with a comprehensive range of specialty products.
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Glen Nontell
Chief Financial Officer
(604) 648-4500
