Vancouver, B.C. – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. reports second quarter 2018 results:

Second Quarter Highlights

• Record sales and operating earnings for the quarter
• Earnings up 76% from previous quarter and 137% from the second quarter of 2017
• Strong product pricing across all operating segments
• Repurchased 2.878 million shares for $256 million at an average price of $88.94
• Quarter ending net debt to capital ratio of 11% and available liquidity of $864 million