10.25.13
Weyerhaeuser Company reported net earnings to common shareholders of $157 million, or 27 cents per diluted share, for the third quarter. This compares with net earnings of $117 million, or 22 cents per diluted share, for the same period last year. Net sales for the third quarter of 2013 totaled $2.2 billion, compared with net sales of $1.8 billion for the third quarter of 2012.
“Solid operating results in the quarter contributed to a significant improvement in our year-over-year earnings,” said Doyle Simons, president and CEO. “In the quarter, we also closed on our previously announced acquisition of Longview Timber and are actively engaged in leveraging our silviculture, logistics and marketing expertise to realize the full potential of this valuable asset. We will continue to focus on improving performance in all of our businesses and generating additional value for our shareholders.”
“Solid operating results in the quarter contributed to a significant improvement in our year-over-year earnings,” said Doyle Simons, president and CEO. “In the quarter, we also closed on our previously announced acquisition of Longview Timber and are actively engaged in leveraging our silviculture, logistics and marketing expertise to realize the full potential of this valuable asset. We will continue to focus on improving performance in all of our businesses and generating additional value for our shareholders.”