M&A Deal Summary

West Fraser Acquires Buchanan Lumber

On April 3, 2014, West Fraser acquired forest products company Buchanan Lumber

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is West Fraser’s 4th transaction in the Forest Products sector.
  • This is West Fraser’s 3rd transaction in Canada.
  • This is West Fraser’s 2nd transaction in Alberta.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2014-04-03
Target Buchanan Lumber
Sector Forest Products
Buyer(s) West Fraser
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Buchanan Lumber

High Prairie, Alberta, Canada
Buchanan Lumber is a operator of lumber mills in High Prairie, Canada.

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Buyer

West Fraser

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Category Company
Founded 1955
Sector Forest Products
Employees10,800
Revenue 6.5B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

West Fraser is a wood products company producing lumber, new print, wood chips, plywood, panels, and pulp and paper products. West Fraser was founded in 1955 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 9
Sector (Forest Products) 4 of 9
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 8
State (Alberta) 2 of 4
Country (Canada) 3 of 6
Year (2014) 2 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-03-07 Travis Lumber

Mansfield, Arkansas, United States

Travis Lumber Co. Inc. is a operater of sawmill and manufacturer of lumber. Located between Arkansas’ Ozark and Ouachita national forests, the mill benefits from good timber supply and is complimentary to the Company's existing sawmill operations in the state.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2014-04-25 Freeman Brothers

Russellville, Arkansas, United States

Freeman Brothers, Inc. (dba Bibler Brothers Lumber Co.) owns and operates sawmills which produce southern pine boards, dimension material, timbers and 5/4 inch premium decking.

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