Weyerhaeuser Reports First Quarter Results

• Achieved net earnings of $771 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, and net earnings before special items of $978 million, or $1.31 per diluted share
• Generated record first quarter Adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 billion
• Returned over $1.3 billion of cash to shareholders
• Signed first carbon capture and storage agreement for project in Louisiana

Weyerhaeuser Company today reported first quarter net earnings of $771 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, on net sales of $3.1 billion. This compares with net earnings of $681 million, or 91 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $2.5 billion for the same period last year and net earnings of $416 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Excluding an after-tax charge of $207 million for special items, the company reported first quarter net earnings of $978 million, or $1.31 per diluted share. This compares with net earnings before special items of $367 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. There were no special items in first quarter 2021.

“I am extremely proud of our first quarter results,” said Devin W. Stockfish, president and chief executive officer. “Our teams delivered the company’s strongest first quarter Adjusted EBITDA on record notwithstanding ongoing operational and supply chain challenges. In addition, we increased our base dividend by 5.9 percent and refinanced $900 million of debt in the quarter. We’ve also made meaningful progress towards our multi-year growth targets with the signing of our first carbon capture and storage agreement. Looking forward, we remain constructive on the demand fundamentals that will drive growth for our businesses and are well positioned to deliver superior long-term value and returns for our shareholders.”

Timberlands

Q1 2022 Performance

In the West, fee harvest volumes were significantly higher than the fourth quarter and per unit log and haul costs were lower due to the seasonal transition to lower elevation harvest activity. Domestic sales realizations and sales volumes were significantly higher. Export sales realizations were significantly higher, driven by strong demand in Japan, while export sales volumes were significantly lower as the company shifted volume from China to the domestic market to capitalize on strong pricing. In the South, sales realizations for sawlogs and fiber logs were slightly higher, while fee harvest volumes were seasonally lower. Per unit log and haul costs were moderately higher, primarily due to fuel-related transportation costs. Forestry and road costs decreased seasonally.

Q2 2022 Outlook

Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings before special items and Adjusted EBITDA will be significantly lower than the first quarter, but higher than any other quarter since fourth quarter 2018. In the West, the company expects comparable fee harvest volumes, slightly lower sales realizations, and significantly higher per unit log and haul costs. In the South, the company expects comparable sales realizations and moderately higher fee harvest volumes and per unit log and haul costs. Forestry and road costs will be seasonally higher.

Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources

Q1 2022 Performance

Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA increased from the fourth quarter due to higher real estate sales. The number of acres sold increased significantly due to the timing of transactions, and the average price per acre decreased due to the mix of properties sold.

Q2 2022 Outlook

Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings will be comparable to second quarter 2021 and Adjusted EBITDA will be slightly higher than second quarter 2021. The company expects the average basis as a percentage of sales and acres sold to be higher year over year.

Wood Products

Q1 2022 Performance

Sales realizations for lumber and oriented strand board increased 76 percent and 61 percent, respectively, compared with fourth quarter averages. Production volumes for lumber were moderately higher due to less weather-related downtime and planned maintenance, while sales volumes were slightly lower as a result of ongoing transportation disruptions. Log costs were significantly higher, primarily for western logs. Production volumes for oriented strand board were slightly higher due to less planned maintenance, sales volumes were moderately higher, and fiber costs were significantly higher. Sales realizations for engineered wood products improved from the fourth quarter, which was partially offset by moderately higher raw material costs, primarily for oriented strand board webstock and resin. Distribution margins improved across all products.

Q2 2022 Outlook

Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings and Adjusted EBITDA will be higher than the first quarter, excluding the effect of changes in average sales realizations for lumber and oriented strand board. The company expects significantly higher sales volumes for lumber, as well as moderately lower log costs and unit manufacturing costs. For oriented strand board, the company expects moderately higher sales volumes, comparable fiber costs, and slightly lower unit manufacturing costs. Engineered wood products production and sales volumes are expected to be significantly higher with comparable sales realizations, partially offset by significantly higher raw material costs, primarily for oriented strand board webstock. Distribution commodity product margins are expected to be significantly lower.

Unallocated

Q1 2022 Performance

First quarter results include a $59 million noncash charge for the elimination of intersegment profit in inventory and LIFO due to elevated levels of high-value inventory.

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About Weyerhaeuser

Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands, began operations in 1900. We own or control approximately 11 million acres of timberlands 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 products in North America. Our company is a real estate investment trust. In 2021, we generated $10.2 billion in net sales and employed approximately 9,200 people who serve customers worldwide. Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol WY. Learn more at www.weyerhaeuser.com.

Contact:

Nancy Thompson – Media – nancy.thompson@wy.com –  (919) 861-0342

Source: Weyerhaeuser Company