Weyerhaeuser reports Q1 net earnings of US$151M on net sales of US$1.9B; CEO says company remains constructive on longer-term demand fundamentals that will drive business growth, notwithstanding macroeconomic headwinds

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SEATTLE , April 28, 2023 (press release) –

  • Achieved net earnings of $151 million, or $0.21 per diluted share
  • Generated Adjusted EBITDA of $395 million, a 7 percent increase compared with fourth quarter 2022
  • Returned approximately $800 million in cash to shareholders through base and supplemental dividends
  • Increased quarterly base dividend by 5.6 percent

Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today reported first quarter net earnings of $151 million, or 21 cents per diluted share, on net sales of $1.9 billion. This compares with net earnings of $771 million, or $1.03 per diluted share, on net sales of $3.1 billion for the same period last year and net earnings of $11 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. There were no special items in first quarter 2023. Net earnings before special items were $978 million for the same period last year and $171 million for the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2023 was $395 million compared with $1.5 billion for the same period last year and $369 million for the fourth quarter of 2022.

"I am pleased with the solid operational and financial results delivered by our teams in the first quarter," said Devin W. Stockfish, president and chief executive officer. "In addition, during the quarter we increased our base dividend by 5.6 percent and returned more than $830 million to shareholders through base and supplemental dividend payments and share repurchase activity. Looking forward, we remain constructive on the longer-term demand fundamentals that will drive growth for our businesses, notwithstanding the current macroeconomic headwinds. Our financial position is exceptionally strong, and we remain focused on driving operational excellence across our unmatched portfolio of assets and enhancing shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation."

WEYERHAEUSER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

(millions, except per share data)

 

Q4

   

Q1

   

Q1

 

Net sales

 

$

1,823

   

$

1,881

   

$

3,112

 

Net earnings

 

$

11

   

$

151

   

$

771

 

Net earnings per diluted share

 

$

0.02

   

$

0.21

   

$

1.03

 

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted

   

737

     

734

     

749

 

Net earnings before special items(1)(2)

 

$

171

   

$

151

   

$

978

 

Net earnings per diluted share before special items(1)

 

$

0.24

   

$

0.21

   

$

1.31

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

$

369

   

$

395

   

$

1,497

 

Net cash from operations

 

$

167

   

$

126

   

$

957

 

Adjusted FAD(3)

 

$

(56)

   

$

55

   

$

850

 
   

(1)

Net earnings before special items is a non-GAAP measure that management believes provides helpful context in understanding the company's earnings performance. Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that management uses to evaluate the performance of the company. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, is operating income adjusted for depreciation, depletion, amortization, basis of real estate sold and special items. Net earnings before special items and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation from, and are not intended to represent an alternative to, our GAAP results. Reconciliations of net earnings before special items and Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP earnings are included within this release.

(2)

Special items for prior periods presented are included in the reconciliation tables within this release.

(3)

Adjusted Funds Available for Distribution (Adjusted FAD) is a non-GAAP measure that management uses to evaluate the company's liquidity. Adjusted FAD, as we define it, is net cash from operations adjusted for capital expenditures and significant non-recurring items. Adjusted FAD measures cash generated during the period (net of capital expenditures and significant non-recurring items) that is available for dividends, repurchases of common shares, debt reduction, acquisitions, and other discretionary and nondiscretionary capital allocation activities. Adjusted FAD should not be considered in isolation from, and is not intended to represent an alternative to, our GAAP results. A reconciliation of Adjusted FAD to net cash from operations is included within this release.

TIMBERLANDS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

2022

   

2023

       

(millions)

 

Q4

   

Q1

   

Change

 

Net sales

 

$

548

   

$

604

   

$

56

 

Net contribution to pretax earnings

 

$

86

   

$

120

   

$

34

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

150

   

$

188

   

$

38

 

Q1 2023 Performance – In the West, fee harvest volumes were significantly higher than the fourth quarter which had one month of operations affected by the work stoppage. Sales volumes were significantly higher, particularly for export volumes to China. Sales realizations were lower, driven by domestic and Japanese export sales. Per unit log and haul costs were moderately lower and forestry and road costs were seasonally lower. In the South, fee harvest volumes were slightly higher and sales realizations were comparable. Per unit log and haul costs were slightly lower and forestry and road costs were slightly higher.

Q2 2023 Outlook – Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings and Adjusted EBITDA will be approximately $20 million lower than the first quarter. In the West, the company expects moderately lower sales realizations, partially offset by significantly lower per unit log and haul costs and moderately higher fee harvest volumes. In the South, sales realizations and per unit log and haul costs are expected to be slightly lower, while fee harvest volumes are expected to be comparable. The company expects forestry and road costs in the West and South to be seasonally higher.

REAL ESTATE, ENERGY & NATURAL RESOURCES

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

2022

   

2023

       

(millions)

 

Q4

   

Q1

   

Change

 

Net sales

 

$

55

   

$

101

   

$

46

 

Net contribution to pretax earnings

 

$

24

   

$

53

   

$

29

 

Pretax charge for special items

 

$

10

   

$

   

$

(10)

 

Net contribution to pretax earnings before special items

 

$

34

   

$

53

   

$

19

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

46

   

$

89

   

$

43

 

Q1 2023 Performance – Earnings and Adjusted EBITDA increased from the fourth quarter due to higher real estate sales, partially offset by lower royalty income from the company's Energy and Natural Resources business. 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 2023 Outlook – Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings will be comparable to the first quarter and Adjusted EBITDA will be approximately $20 million lower than the first quarter due to the timing and mix of real estate sales.

WOOD PRODUCTS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

 

2022

   

2023

       

(millions)

 

Q4

   

Q1

   

Change

 

Net sales

 

$

1,331

   

$

1,318

   

$

(13)

 

Net contribution to pretax earnings

 

$

147

   

$

95

   

$

(52)

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

197

   

$

148

   

$

(49)

 

Q1 2023 Performance – Sales realizations for lumber and oriented strand board decreased 9 percent and 20 percent, respectively, compared with fourth quarter averages. Sales and production volumes for lumber were significantly higher than the fourth quarter which had one month of operations affected by the work stoppage at mills in the Northwest. Unit manufacturing costs were significantly lower and log costs were comparable. For oriented strand board, sales volumes were significantly higher due to increased production and improved transportation networks. Unit manufacturing costs and fiber costs were both moderately lower. Sales realizations and sales volumes were lower for most engineered wood products due to softening demand. Raw material costs were lower, primarily for oriented strand board webstock.

Q2 2023 Outlook – Weyerhaeuser anticipates second quarter earnings and Adjusted EBITDA will be slightly higher than the first quarter, excluding the effect of changes in average sales realizations for lumber and oriented strand board. For lumber, the company expects higher sales volumes and moderately lower log costs and unit manufacturing costs. For oriented strand board, the company anticipates comparable sales volumes, slightly lower fiber costs and moderately higher unit manufacturing costs. Sales volumes are expected to be significantly higher and raw material costs are expected to be moderately lower for most engineered wood products, partially offset by moderately lower sales realizations.  

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 2022, 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.

EARNINGS CALL INFORMATION

Weyerhaeuser will hold a live conference call at 7 a.m. Pacific (10 a.m. Eastern) on April 28, 2023, to discuss first quarter results.

To access the live webcast and presentation online, go to the Investor Relations section on www.weyerhaeuser.com on April 28, 2023.

To join the conference call from within North America, dial 1-877-407-0792 (access code: 13734907) at least 15 minutes prior to the call. Those calling from outside North America should dial 201-689-8263 (access code: 13734907). Replays will be available for two weeks at 1-844-512-2921 (access code: 13734907) from within North America, and at 1-412-317-6671 (access code: 13734907) from outside North America.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release contains statements concerning the company's future results and performance that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, with respect to our outlook and expectations concerning the following: the growth of our business and long-term demand drivers; earnings and Adjusted EBITDA for the company and for each of our businesses; fee harvest volumes, sales realizations, log and haul costs and forestry and road expenses for our Timberlands business; sales volumes, log costs and unit manufacturing costs for our lumber business; sales volumes, fiber costs and unit manufacturing costs for our oriented strand board business; and sales volumes, sales realizations and raw material costs for our engineered wood products business. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They often involve use of words and expressions such as "anticipate," "expect," "looking forward," "planned," "will," and similar words and expressions. They may use the positive, negative or another variation of those and similar words and expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions and are not guarantees of future events or performance. The realization of our expectations and the accuracy of our assumptions are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:

  • the effect of general economic conditions, including employment rates, interest rate levels, inflation, housing starts, general availability and cost of financing for home mortgages and the relative strength of the U.S. dollar;
  • the effect of COVID-19 and other viral or disease outbreaks and their potential effects on our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and future prospects;
  • market demand for the company's products, including market demand for our timberland properties with higher and better uses, which is related to, among other factors, the strength of the various U.S. business segments and U.S. and international economic conditions;
  • changes in currency exchange rates, particularly the relative value of the U.S. dollar to the Japanese yen, the Chinese yuan, and the Canadian dollar, and the relative value of the euro to the yen;
  • restrictions on international trade and tariffs imposed on imports or exports;
  • the availability and cost of shipping and transportation;
  • economic activity in Asia, especially Japan and China;
  • performance of our manufacturing operations, including maintenance and capital requirements;
  • potential disruptions in our manufacturing operations;
  • the level of competition from domestic and foreign producers;
  • the successful execution of our internal plans and strategic initiatives, including restructuring and cost reduction initiatives;
  • our ability to hire and retain capable employees;
  • the successful and timely execution and integration of our strategic acquisitions, including our ability to realize expected benefits and synergies, and the successful and timely execution of our strategic divestitures, each of which is subject to a number of risks and conditions beyond our control including, but not limited to, timing and required regulatory approvals or the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to a termination of any acquisition or divestiture transaction under the terms of the governing transaction agreements;
  • raw material availability and prices;
  • the effect of weather;
  • changes in global or regional climate conditions and governmental response to such changes;
  • the risk of loss from fires, floods, windstorms, hurricanes, pest infestation and other natural disasters;
  • energy prices;
  • transportation and labor availability and costs;
  • federal tax policies;
  • the effect of forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations;
  • legal proceedings;
  • performance of pension fund investments and related derivatives;
  • the effect of timing of employee retirements as it relates to the cost of pension benefits and changes in the market price of our common stock on charges for share-based compensation;
  • the accuracy of our estimates of costs and expenses related to contingent liabilities and the accuracy of our estimates of charges related to casualty losses;
  • changes in accounting principles; and
  • other risks and uncertainties identified in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as those set forth from time to time in our other public statements, reports, registration statements, prospectuses, information statements and other filings with the SEC.

It is not possible to predict or identify all risks and uncertainties that might affect the accuracy of our forward-looking statements and, consequently, our descriptions of such risks and uncertainties should not be considered exhaustive. There is no guarantee that any of the events anticipated by these forward-looking statements will occur, and if any of the events do occur, there is no guarantee what effect they will have on the company's business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and future prospects.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA TO NET EARNINGS

We reconcile Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings for the consolidated company and to operating income (loss) for the business segments, as those are the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures for each.

The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended December 31, 2022:

(millions)

 

Timberlands

   

Real Estate 
& ENR

   

Wood 
Products

   

Unallocated 
Items

   

Total

 

Adjusted EBITDA by Segment:

                             

Net earnings

                         

$

11

 

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

                           

66

 

Income taxes

                           

(45)

 

Net contribution (charge) to earnings

 

$

86

   

$

24

   

$

147

   

$

(225)

   

$

32

 

Non-operating pension and other post-
employment benefit costs(1)

   

     

     

     

216

     

216

 

Interest income and other

   

     

     

     

(16)

     

(16)

 

Operating income (loss)

   

86

     

24

     

147

     

(25)

     

232

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

64

     

5

     

50

     

1

     

120

 

Basis of real estate sold

   

     

7

     

     

     

7

 

Special items included in operating
income (loss)(2)

   

     

10

     

     

     

10

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

150

   

$

46

   

$

197

   

$

(24)

   

$

369

 
   

(1)

Non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit costs includes a pretax special item consisting of a $205 million noncash settlement charge related to the transfer of pension plan assets and liabilities to an insurance company through the purchase of a group annuity contract.

(2)

Operating income (loss) for Real Estate & ENR includes a pretax special item consisting of a $10 million noncash impairment charge related to the planned divestiture of legacy coal assets.

The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2023:

(millions)

 

Timberlands

   

Real Estate 
& ENR

   

Wood 
Products

   

Unallocated 
Items

   

Total

 

Adjusted EBITDA by Segment:

                             

Net earnings

                         

$

151

 

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

                           

66

 

Income taxes

                           

22

 

Net contribution (charge) to earnings

 

$

120

   

$

53

   

$

95

   

$

(29)

   

$

239

 

Non-operating pension and other post-
employment benefit costs

   

     

     

     

9

     

9

 

Interest income and other

   

     

     

     

(12)

     

(12)

 

Operating income (loss)

   

120

     

53

     

95

     

(32)

     

236

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

68

     

3

     

53

     

2

     

126

 

Basis of real estate sold

   

     

33

     

     

     

33

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

188

   

$

89

   

$

148

   

$

(30)

   

$

395

 

The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2022:

(millions)

 

Timberlands

   

Real Estate 
& ENR

   

Wood 
Products

   

Unallocated 
Items

   

Total

 

Adjusted EBITDA by Segment:

                             

Net earnings

                         

$

771

 

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

                           

72

 

Loss on debt extinguishment(1)

                           

276

 

Income taxes

                           

209

 

Net contribution (charge) to earnings

 

$

182

   

$

81

   

$

1,182

   

$

(117)

   

$

1,328

 

Non-operating pension and other post-
employment benefit costs

   

     

     

     

15

     

15

 

Interest income and other

   

     

     

     

1

     

1

 

Operating income (loss)

   

182

     

81

     

1,182

     

(101)

     

1,344

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

65

     

4

     

51

     

2

     

122

 

Basis of real estate sold

   

     

31

     

     

     

31

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

247

   

$

116

   

$

1,233

   

$

(99)

   

$

1,497

 
   

(1)

Loss on debt extinguishment is a pretax special item related to the early extinguishment of $931 million of debt.

RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS TO NET EARNINGS

We reconcile net earnings before special items to net earnings and net earnings per diluted share before special items to net earnings per diluted share, as those are the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measures. We believe the measures provide meaningful supplemental information for investors about our operating performance, better facilitate period to period comparisons and are widely used by analysts, lenders, rating agencies and other interested parties.

The table below reconciles net earnings before special items to net earnings:

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

(millions)

 

Q4

   

Q1

   

Q1

 

Net earnings

 

$

11

   

$

151

   

$

771

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

   

     

     

207

 

Pension settlement charge

   

152

     

     

 

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

   

8

     

     

 

Net earnings before special items

 

$

171

   

$

151

   

$

978

 

The table below reconciles net earnings per diluted share before special items to net earnings per diluted share:

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

Q4

   

Q1

   

Q1

 

Net earnings per diluted share

 

$

0.02

   

$

0.21

   

$

1.03

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

   

     

     

0.28

 

Pension settlement charge

   

0.21

     

     

 

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

   

0.01

     

     

 

Net earnings per diluted share before special items

 

$

0.24

   

$

0.21

   

$

1.31

 

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED FAD TO NET CASH FROM OPERATIONS

We reconcile Adjusted FAD to net cash from operations, as that is the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure. We believe the measure provides meaningful supplemental information for investors about our liquidity.

The table below reconciles Adjusted FAD to net cash from operations:

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

(millions)

 

Q4

   

Q1

   

Q1

 

Net cash from operations

 

$

167

   

$

126

   

$

957

 

Capital expenditures

   

(223)

     

(71)

     

(70)

 

Adjustments to FAD(1)

   

     

     

(37)

 

Adjusted FAD

 

$

(56)

   

$

55

   

$

850

 
   

(1)

Adjustments to FAD include a $37 million product remediation insurance recovery received in first quarter 2022.

 

Weyerhaeuser Company                                                                                                               Exhibit 99.2

Q1.2023 Analyst Package   

Preliminary results (unaudited)           

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations

 
   

Q4

   

Q1

 

in millions

 

Dec 31,
2022

   

March 31,
2023

   

March 31,
2022

 

Net sales

 

$

1,823

   

$

1,881

   

$

3,112

 

Costs of sales

   

1,434

     

1,512

     

1,647

 

Gross margin

   

389

     

369

     

1,465

 

Selling expenses

   

23

     

22

     

23

 

General and administrative expenses

   

104

     

101

     

92

 

Other operating costs, net

   

30

     

10

     

6

 

Operating income

   

232

     

236

     

1,344

 

Non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit costs

   

(216)

     

(9)

     

(15)

 

Interest income and other

   

16

     

12

     

(1)

 

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

   

(66)

     

(66)

     

(72)

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

   

     

     

(276)

 

(Loss) earnings before income taxes

   

(34)

     

173

     

980

 

Income taxes

   

45

     

(22)

     

(209)

 

Net earnings

 

$

11

   

$

151

   

$

771

 

 

Per Share Information

 
   

Q4

   

Q1

 
   

Dec 31,
2022

   

March 31,
2023

   

March 31,
2022

 

Earnings per share

                 

Basic

 

$

0.02

   

$

0.21

   

$

1.03

 

Diluted

 

$

0.02

   

$

0.21

   

$

1.03

 

Dividends paid per common share

 

$

0.18

   

$

1.09

   

$

1.63

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands):

                 

Basic

   

735,715

     

733,163

     

747,507

 

Diluted

   

736,640

     

733,546

     

748,823

 

Common shares outstanding at end of period (in thousands)

   

732,794

     

732,507

     

745,442

 

 

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization (Adjusted EBITDA)

 
   

Q4

   

Q1

 

in millions

 

Dec 31,
2022

   

March 31,
2023

   

March 31,
2022

 

Net earnings

 

$

11

   

$

151

   

$

771

 

Non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit costs

   

216

     

9

     

15

 

Interest income and other

   

(16)

     

(12)

     

1

 

Interest expense, net of capitalized interest

   

66

     

66

     

72

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

   

     

     

276

 

Income taxes

   

(45)

     

22

     

209

 

Operating income

   

232

     

236

     

1,344

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

120

     

126

     

122

 

Basis of real estate sold

   

7

     

33

     

31

 

Special items included in operating income

   

10

     

     

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

$

369

   

$

395

   

$

1,497

 
   

(1) 

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that management uses to evaluate the performance of the company. Adjusted EBITDA, as we define it, is operating income adjusted for depreciation, depletion, amortization, basis of real estate sold and special items. Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may be different from similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation from, and is not intended to represent an alternative to, our GAAP results.

 

Weyerhaeuser Company                                                                           Total Company Statistics

Q1.2023 Analyst Package

Preliminary results (unaudited)

 

Special Items Included in Net Earnings (Income Tax Affected)

 
   

Q4

   

Q1

 

in millions

 

Dec 31,
2022

   

March 31,
2023

   

March 31,
2022

 

Net earnings

 

$

11

   

$

151

   

$

771

 

Loss on debt extinguishment(1)

   

     

     

207

 

Pension settlement charge

   

152

     

     

 

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

   

8

     

     

 

Net earnings before special items(2)

 

$

171

   

$

151

   

$

978

 
 
   

Q4

   

Q1

 
   

Dec 31,
2022

   

March 31,
2023

   

March 31,
2022

 

Net earnings per diluted share

 

$

0.02

   

$

0.21

   

$

1.03

 

Loss on debt extinguishment(1)

   

     

     

0.28

 

Pension settlement charge

   

0.21

     

     

 

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

   

0.01

     

     

 

Net earnings per diluted share before special items(2)

 

$

0.24

   

$

0.21

   

$

1.31

 
   

(1)

We recorded a total pretax loss on debt extinguishment of $276 million ($207 million after-tax) in first quarter 2022.

(2)  

Net earnings before special items is a non-GAAP measure that management believes provides helpful context in understanding the company's earnings performance. Net earnings before special items should not be considered in isolation from, and is not intended to represent an alternative to, our GAAP results.

 

Selected Total Company Items

 
   

Q4

   

Q1

 

in millions

 

Dec 31,
2022

   

March 31,
2023

   

March 31,
2022

 

Pension and post-employment costs:

                 

Pension and post-employment service costs

 

$

9

   

$

6

   

$

10

 

Non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit costs

   

216

     

9

     

15

 

Total company pension and post-employment costs

 

$

225

   

$

15

   

$

25

 

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Q1.2023 Analyst Package

Preliminary results (unaudited)

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

 
 

in millions

 

December 31,
2022

   

March 31,
 2023

   

March 31,
 2022

 

ASSETS

                 

Current assets:

                 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,581

   

$

797

   

$

1,205

 

Receivables, net

   

357

     

440

     

745

 

Receivables for taxes

   

42

     

28

     

8

 

Inventories

   

550

     

586

     

611

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   

216

     

202

     

206

 

Total current assets

   

2,746

     

2,053

     

2,775

 

Property and equipment, net

   

2,171

     

2,157

     

2,026

 

Construction in progress

   

222

     

222

     

203

 

Timber and timberlands at cost, less depletion

   

11,604

     

11,564

     

11,469

 

Minerals and mineral rights, less depletion

   

214

     

211

     

252

 

Deferred tax assets

   

8

     

8

     

15

 

Other assets

   

375

     

365

     

376

 

Total assets

 

$

17,340

   

$

16,580

   

$

17,116

 
                   

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

                 

Current liabilities:

                 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

982

   

$

981

   

$

 

Accounts payable

   

247

     

266

     

310

 

Accrued liabilities

   

511

     

403

     

674

 

Total current liabilities

   

1,740

     

1,650

     

984

 

Long-term debt, net

   

4,071

     

4,072

     

5,053

 

Deferred tax liabilities

   

96

     

101

     

66

 

Deferred pension and other post-employment benefits

   

344

     

346

     

432

 

Other liabilities

   

340

     

335

     

344

 

Total liabilities

   

6,591

     

6,504

     

6,879

 

Total equity

   

10,749

     

10,076

     

10,237

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

17,340

   

$

16,580

   

$

17,116

 

 

Weyerhaeuser Company

Q1.2023 Analyst Package

Preliminary results (unaudited)

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 
 
   

Q4

   

Q1

 

in millions

 

December 31,
2022

   

March 31,
2023

   

March 31,
2022

 

Cash flows from operations:

                 

Net earnings

 

$

11

   

$

151

   

$

771

 

Noncash charges (credits) to earnings:

                 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

120

     

126

     

122

 

Basis of real estate sold

   

7

     

33

     

31

 

Deferred income taxes, net

   

(47)

     

3

     

14

 

Pension and other post-employment benefits

   

225

     

15

     

25

 

Share-based compensation expense

   

8

     

8

     

8

 

Loss on debt extinguishment

   

     

     

276

 

Change in:

                 

Receivables, net

   

68

     

(83)

     

(238)

 

Receivables and payables for taxes

   

(116)

     

14

     

110

 

Inventories

   

(7)

     

(36)

     

(87)

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   

(5)

     

(9)

     

(1)

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   

(88)

     

(87)

     

(62)

 

Pension and post-employment benefit contributions and payments

   

(5)

     

(6)

     

(4)

 

Other

   

(4)

     

(3)

     

(8)

 

Net cash from operations

 

$

167

   

$

126

   

$

957

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

                 

Capital expenditures for property and equipment

 

$

(208)

   

$

(50)

   

$

(50)

 

Capital expenditures for timberlands reforestation

   

(15)

     

(21)

     

(20)

 

Acquisition of timberlands

   

(9)

     

     

(18)

 

Other

   

3

     

2

     

1

 

Net cash from investing activities

 

$

(229)

   

$

(69)

   

$

(87)

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

                 

Cash dividends on common shares

 

$

(132)

   

$

(799)

   

$

(1,218)

 

Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

   

     

     

881

 

Payments on long-term debt

   

     

     

(1,203)

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

   

1

     

2

     

12

 

Repurchases of common shares

   

(141)

     

(34)

     

(118)

 

Other

   

(5)

     

(10)

     

(18)

 

Net cash from financing activities

 

$

(277)

   

$

(841)

   

$

(1,664)

 
                   

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

(339)

   

$

(784)

   

$

(794)

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

   

1,920

     

1,581

     

1,999

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

 

$

1,581

   

$

797

   

$

1,205

 
                   

Cash paid during the period for:

                 

Interest, net of amounts capitalized

 

$

72

   

$

57

   

$

78

 

Income taxes, net of refunds

 

$

120

   

$

6

   

$

85

 

 

Weyerhaeuser Company                                                                      Timberlands Segment

Q1.2023 Analyst Package

Preliminary results (unaudited)

 

Segment Statement of Operations

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Sales to unaffiliated customers

 

$

437

   

$

462

   

$

465

 

Intersegment sales

   

111

     

142

     

161

 

Total net sales

   

548

     

604

     

626

 

Costs of sales

   

436

     

461

     

423

 

Gross margin

   

112

     

143

     

203

 

General and administrative expenses

   

25

     

25

     

24

 

Other operating costs (income), net

   

1

     

(2)

     

(3)

 

Operating income and Net contribution to earnings

 

$

86

   

$

120

   

$

182

 

 

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(1)

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Operating income

 

$

86

   

$

120

   

$

182

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

64

     

68

     

65

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

$

150

   

$

188

   

$

247

 
   

(1)

See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

 

Selected Segment Items

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Total increase in working capital(2)

 

$

(28)

   

$

(24)

   

$

(34)

 

Cash spent for capital expenditures(3)

 

$

(38)

   

$

(26)

   

$

(30)

 
   

(2)

Represents the change in prepaid assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and log inventory for the Timberlands and Real Estate & ENR segments combined.

(3)

Does not include cash spent for the acquisition of timberlands.

 

Segment Statistics(4)

     

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Third Party

 

Delivered logs:

               

Net Sales

 

West

$

213

   

$

229

   

$

259

 

(millions)

 

South

 

165

     

168

     

154

 
   

North

 

16

     

17

     

15

 
   

Total delivered logs

 

394

     

414

     

428

 
   

Stumpage and pay-as-cut timber

 

16

     

16

     

9

 
   

Recreational and other lease revenue

 

17

     

18

     

17

 
   

Other revenue

 

10

     

14

     

11

 
   

Total

$

437

   

$

462

   

$

465

 

Delivered Logs

 

West

$

141.88

   

$

137.10

   

$

161.29

 

Third Party Sales

 

South

$

38.67

   

$

38.23

   

$

37.15

 

Realizations (per ton)

 

North

$

80.57

   

$

81.71

   

$

72.79

 

Delivered Logs

 

West

 

1,503

     

1,674

     

1,604

 

Third Party Sales

 

South

 

4,252

     

4,386

     

4,135

 

Volumes (tons, thousands)

 

North

 

202

     

204

     

210

 

Fee Harvest Volumes

 

West

 

1,773

     

2,245

     

2,240

 

(tons, thousands)

 

South

 

6,216

     

6,432

     

5,842

 
   

North

 

271

     

285

     

278

 
   

(4)

Western logs are primarily transacted in MBF but are converted to ton equivalents for external reporting purposes.

 

Weyerhaeuser Company                        Real Estate, Energy & Natural Resources Segment

Q1.2023 Analyst Package

Preliminary results (unaudited)

 

Segment Statement of Operations

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Net sales

 

$

55

   

$

101

   

$

128

 

Costs of sales

   

13

     

41

     

41

 

Gross margin

   

42

     

60

     

87

 

General and administrative expenses

   

8

     

7

     

6

 

Other operating costs, net

   

10

     

     

 

Operating income and Net contribution to earnings

 

$

24

   

$

53

   

$

81

 

 

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(1)

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Operating income

 

$

24

   

$

53

   

$

81

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

5

     

3

     

4

 

Basis of real estate sold

   

7

     

33

     

31

 

Special items

   

10

     

     

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

$

46

   

$

89

   

$

116

 
 

(1) See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

 

Segment Special Items Included In Net Contribution to Earnings (Pretax)

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Restructuring, impairments and other charges

 

$

(10)

   

$

   

$

 
                         

 

Selected Segment Items

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Cash spent for capital expenditures

 

$

   

$

   

$

 
                         

 

Segment Statistics

 
     

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Net Sales

Real Estate

 

$

18

   

$

72

   

$

97

 

(millions)

Energy and Natural Resources

   

37

     

29

     

31

 
 

Total

 

$

55

   

$

101

   

$

128

 

Acres Sold

Real Estate

   

2,745

     

20,753

     

24,126

 

Price per Acre

Real Estate

 

$

5,550

   

$

3,241

   

$

3,785

 

Basis as a Percent of
Real Estate Net Sales

Real Estate

   

39

%

   

46

%

   

32

%

 

Weyerhaeuser Company                                                                      Wood Products Segment 

Q1.2023 Analyst Package 

Preliminary results (unaudited) 

 

Segment Statement of Operations

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Net sales

 

$

1,331

   

$

1,318

   

$

2,519

 

Costs of sales

   

1,116

     

1,159

     

1,276

 

Gross margin

   

215

     

159

     

1,243

 

Selling expenses

   

22

     

22

     

21

 

General and administrative expenses

   

36

     

36

     

35

 

Other operating costs, net

   

10

     

6

     

5

 

Operating income and Net contribution to earnings

 

$

147

   

$

95

   

$

1,182

 

 

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(1)

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Operating income

 

$

147

   

$

95

   

$

1,182

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

50

     

53

     

51

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

$

197

   

$

148

   

$

1,233

 
   

(1)

See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

 

Selected Segment Items

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Total decrease (increase) in working capital(2)

 

$

20

   

$

(127)

   

$

(371)

 

Cash spent for capital expenditures

 

$

(184)

   

$

(43)

   

$

(39)

 
   

(2)

Represents the change in prepaid assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities and inventory for the Wood Products segment.

 

Segment Statistics

 

in millions, except for third party sales realizations

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Structural Lumber

Third party net sales

 

$

494

   

$

515

   

$

1,206

 

(volumes presented

Third party sales realizations

 

$

495

   

$

450

   

$

1,041

 

in board feet)

Third party sales volumes(3)

   

996

     

1,144

     

1,157

 
 

Production volumes

   

938

     

1,143

     

1,203

 

Oriented Strand

Third party net sales

 

$

230

   

$

208

   

$

564

 

Board

Third party sales realizations

 

$

335

   

$

269

   

$

787

 

(volumes presented

Third party sales volumes(3)

   

686

     

773

     

717

 

in square feet 3/8")

Production volumes

   

729

     

761

     

739

 

Engineered Solid

Third party net sales

 

$

186

   

$

169

   

$

196

 

Section

Third party sales realizations

 

$

3,743

   

$

3,643

   

$

3,433

 

(volumes presented

Third party sales volumes(3)

   

5.0

     

4.7

     

5.7

 

in cubic feet)

Production volumes

   

5.5

     

4.6

     

5.7

 

Engineered

Third party net sales

 

$

102

   

$

87

   

$

137

 

I-joists

Third party sales realizations

 

$

3,537

   

$

3,171

   

$

2,969

 

(volumes presented

Third party sales volumes(3)

   

29

     

27

     

46

 

in lineal feet)

Production volumes

   

31

     

25

     

44

 

Softwood Plywood

Third party net sales

 

$

35

   

$

41

   

$

58

 

(volumes presented

Third party sales realizations

 

$

543

   

$

490

   

$

783

 

in square feet 3/8")

Third party sales volumes(3)

   

66

     

83

     

75

 
 

Production volumes

   

62

     

74

     

66

 

Medium Density

Third party net sales

 

$

41

   

$

38

   

$

48

 

Fiberboard

Third party sales realizations

 

$

1,310

   

$

1,314

   

$

1,082

 

(volumes presented

Third party sales volumes(3)

   

31

     

29

     

44

 

in square feet 3/4")

Production volumes

   

31

     

34

     

44

 
   

(3)

Volumes include sales of internally produced products and products purchased for resale primarily through our distribution business.

 

Weyerhaeuser Company                                                                                                                                                                     Unallocated Items 

Q1.2023 Analyst Package

Preliminary results (unaudited)

 

Unallocated items are gains or charges not related to, or allocated to, an individual operating segment. They include all or a portion of items such as
share-based compensation, pension and post-employment costs, elimination of intersegment profit in inventory and LIFO, foreign exchange
transaction gains and losses and interest income and other.

 

Net Charge to Earnings

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Unallocated corporate function and variable compensation expense

 

$

(36)

   

$

(27)

   

$

(31)

 

Liability classified share-based compensation

   

(1)

     

     

1

 

Foreign exchange loss

   

(2)

     

(1)

     

 

Elimination of intersegment profit in inventory and LIFO

   

18

     

9

     

(59)

 

Other, net

   

(4)

     

(13)

     

(12)

 

Operating loss

   

(25)

     

(32)

     

(101)

 

Non-operating pension and other post-employment benefit costs

   

(216)

     

(9)

     

(15)

 

Interest income and other

   

16

     

12

     

(1)

 

Net charge to earnings

 

$

(225)

   

$

(29)

   

$

(117)

 

 

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(1)

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Operating loss

 

$

(25)

   

$

(32)

   

$

(101)

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   

1

     

2

     

2

 

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

 

$

(24)

   

$

(30)

   

$

(99)

 
   

(1)

See definition of Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) on page 1.

 

Unallocated Special Items Included in Net Charge to Earnings (Pretax)

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Pension settlement charge

 

$

(205)

   

$

   

$

 

Special items included in net charge to earnings

 

$

(205)

   

$

   

$

 

 

Unallocated Selected Items

 

in millions

 

Q4.2022

   

Q1.2023

   

Q1.2022

 

Cash spent for capital expenditures

 

$

(1)

   

$

(2)

   

$

(1)

 
                         

For more information contact:

Analysts – Andy Taylor (206) 539-3907
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