Transaction Overview - Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic will merge in an all-stock transaction, with PotlatchDeltic shareholders receiving 1.7339x Rayonier shares for each PotlatchDeltic share[1,9] - The transaction represents an 825% premium to PotlatchDeltic, based on closing stock prices as of October 10, 2025[9] - Pro forma ownership will be 54% for Rayonier shareholders and 46% for PotlatchDeltic shareholders[9] - The combined company is expected to close in late first quarter or early second quarter of 2026[9] Synergies and Financial Impact - The merger is expected to generate $40 million in annual run-rate synergies, primarily from corporate and operating overhead cost savings[8,9] - The combined company will have a pro forma market capitalization of approximately $71 billion[8] - The pro forma net leverage ratio is estimated to be approximately 25x[8] Combined Company Assets - The combined company will own approximately 42 million acres of timberlands[8,15] - The combined company's timberlands include 3227K acres in the U S South and 931K acres in the U S Northwest[18] - PotlatchDeltic's wood products facilities have the capacity to produce 12BBF of lumber annually and 150MMSF of plywood annually[21] Real Estate - Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic have demonstrated improving HBU premium realizations as well as a shift toward higher-value development sales over the past decade[37,38] - Rayonier and PotlatchDeltic have 79K acres under option for solar projects[48] - Rayonier has 154K acres under CCS lease in TX, LA, and AL[48]

Group 1 - The deal will result in a combined company with an enterprise value exceeding $8 billion [1]

Core Insights - Acadian Timber Corp. will release its third quarter results for 2025 after market close on October 29, 2025, followed by a conference call on October 30, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time [2][3] Company Overview - Acadian Timber Corp. is one of the largest timberland owners in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S., managing approximately 2.4 million acres of land [5] - The company owns about 775,000 acres of freehold timberlands in New Brunswick and 300,000 acres in Maine, in addition to providing timber services for approximately 1.3 million acres of Crown licensed timberlands in New Brunswick [5] - Acadian's primary business includes forest management and the production of timber products such as softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products, serving around 90 regional customers [5] Business Strategy - The company's strategy focuses on maximizing cash flows from existing timberland assets through sustainable forest management and other land use activities [6] - Acadian aims to grow its business by acquiring assets and actively managing these assets to enhance performance [6]

Economic Overview - Russia's nominal GDP stands at $2.2 trillion, comparable to its level in 2013, prior to the annexation of Crimea [1] - The economy contracted by 1.4% in 2022 but is projected to grow by 4.1% in 2023 and 4.3% in 2024, with a forecasted slowdown to 1.0% growth this year [8] Sector Performance - Non-military sectors of the economy have contracted by 5.4% since the beginning of the year, indicating significant economic strain [2] - The construction industry is facing a downturn, with cement consumption expected to fall below 60 million tonnes, a level not seen since the COVID pandemic [5] Labor Market Adjustments - Major companies, including Cemros, Russian Railways, and GAZ, have implemented a four-day workweek to manage labor costs amid economic challenges [6][12] - The unemployment rate has reached a record low of 2.1%, despite the economic difficulties [8] Government Intervention - The Russian government has been compelled to provide support across various sectors, including coal and metals, to prevent mass layoffs [17] - In previous economic downturns, state support was extended to major employers to mitigate discontent in industrial towns [16] Industry-Specific Challenges - The coal sector is particularly affected, with reports of 19,000 layoffs in the first half of 2025 and warnings of potential bankruptcies among coal enterprises [18][19] - The steel industry is also under pressure, with discussions of a moratorium on bankruptcies and indications of workforce reductions without mass layoffs [21][22]

Core Insights - Weyerhaeuser Company (WY) is one of the largest private timberland owners globally, controlling approximately 10.4 million acres in the U.S. and additional public timberlands in Canada, with a market cap of $18.1 billion [1] - The company is expected to report a fiscal third-quarter earnings deficit of $0.05 per share, a significant decline of 200% from the previous year's FFO of $0.05 per share [2] - Analysts project a full-year FFO per share of $0.16, down 69.8% from $0.53 in fiscal 2024, but anticipate a recovery with an expected rise to $0.44 per share in fiscal 2026, representing a 175% year-over-year increase [3] Performance Analysis - WY stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 17.2% over the past 52 weeks, with WY shares down 24.1% during the same period [4] - The underperformance is attributed to a seasonal decline in construction projects and lumber demand, alongside ongoing U.S.-Canada tariff issues affecting lumber prices, leading to lower wood prices and increased costs in its Timberlands segment [5] Recent Developments - On July 25, WY shares rose over 3% after reporting Q2 results, with an EPS of $0.12 exceeding Wall Street's expectation of $0.10, and revenue of $1.9 billion surpassing forecasts of $1.8 billion [6] - Analysts maintain a reasonably bullish consensus on WY stock, with a "Moderate Buy" rating overall; out of 13 analysts, eight recommend a "Strong Buy," two a "Moderate Buy," two a "Hold," and one a "Strong Sell," with an average price target of $32.82, indicating a potential upside of 31.5% [7]

Group 1 - The Trump administration has introduced a new round of sectoral tariffs, impacting various industries including pharmaceuticals and timber products [1][2][3] - The tariffs are a result of a U.S. government investigation into market conditions, and they are designed to be immune to lawsuits that typically apply to country-specific tariffs [2] - Canada is significantly affected by these tariffs, as it supplies a large majority of timber sales to the U.S., particularly in the furniture sector [3] Group 2 - The Trump administration aims to influence economic conditions through these tariffs, with a focus on protecting domestic production in states like North Carolina, which has a strong furniture manufacturing base [4]

Core Insights - Acadian Timber Corp. and its largest shareholder Macer Forest Holdings Inc. are investing $2.5 million over 5 years in the University of New Brunswick to promote innovation in digital forestry [1][2] - The investment will create a new digital stream within UNB's master of forestry program and fund infrastructure upgrades [1][2] - This initiative aims to enhance the integration of AI, remote sensing, and digital modeling in sustainable forest management [2] Company Overview - Acadian Timber Corp. is one of the largest timberland owners in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S., managing approximately 2.4 million acres of land [3] - The company owns about 775,000 acres of freehold timberlands in New Brunswick and 300,000 acres in Maine, in addition to providing timber services for 1.3 million acres of Crown licensed timberlands in New Brunswick [3] - Acadian's primary business includes forest management and the production of timber products, such as softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products [3] Business Strategy - Acadian's strategy focuses on maximizing cash flows from existing timberland assets through sustainable forest management and other land use activities [4] - The company aims to grow its business by acquiring assets and actively managing them to drive improved performance [4] - Acadian's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ADN [4]

Core Insights - Acadian Timber Corp. and its largest shareholder Macer Forest Holdings Inc. are investing $2.5 million over 5 years in the University of New Brunswick to promote innovation in digital forestry [1][2] - The investment will create a new digital stream within UNB's master of forestry program and fund infrastructure upgrades [1][2] - This initiative aims to integrate AI, remote sensing, and digital modeling into sustainable forest management, providing students with hands-on experience [2] Company Overview - Acadian Timber Corp. is one of the largest timberland owners in Eastern Canada and the Northeastern U.S., managing approximately 2.4 million acres of land [3] - The company owns about 775,000 acres of freehold timberlands in New Brunswick and 300,000 acres in Maine, in addition to providing timber services for 1.3 million acres of Crown licensed timberlands in New Brunswick [3] - Acadian's primary business includes forest management and the production of timber products, such as softwood and hardwood sawlogs, pulpwood, and biomass by-products [3] Business Strategy - Acadian's strategy focuses on maximizing cash flows from existing timberland assets through sustainable forest management and other land use activities [4] - The company aims to grow its business by acquiring assets and actively managing them to enhance performance [4] - Acadian's shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ADN [4]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated adjusted EBITDA of $45 million in Q2, a 35% increase compared to the prior year quarter, driven by improved results in the Pacific Northwest Timber and Real Estate segments [7][11] - Pro forma net income was $10 million or $0.06 per share, reflecting a $4 million gain from the sale of the New Zealand joint venture [10][11] - Cash available for distribution (CAD) for the first half of the year was $47 million, up from $38 million in the prior year [11][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Southern Timber segment adjusted EBITDA was $28 million, down 16% year-over-year due to a 5% decrease in harvest volumes and a 14% decline in weighted average net stumpage realizations [15][16] - Pacific Northwest Timber segment adjusted EBITDA increased 17% to $7 million, despite a 15% decline in harvest volumes, due to lower costs and higher log prices [20][21] - Real Estate segment adjusted EBITDA was $19 million, significantly above expectations, driven by strong demand and accelerated transaction timing [23][24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average sawlog stumpage pricing in the Southern Timber segment decreased by 9% to $27 per ton, while pulpwood pricing fell 25% to approximately $13 per ton [16] - In the Pacific Northwest, average delivered domestic sawlog pricing increased 6% to $96 per ton, with pulpwood pricing up 4% to $32 per ton [20][21] - The company anticipates improved market conditions for pulpwood due to increased mill operating rates and reduced salvage volume [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company completed the sale of its New Zealand joint venture for $710 million, exceeding its original target of $1 billion in asset dispositions [4][5] - Plans to use at least 50% of the sale proceeds to reduce leverage and return capital to shareholders through share repurchases and a special dividend [5][6] - The company remains focused on opportunistic capital allocation, including share buybacks and potential reinvestment into synergistic acquisitions [53][54] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism for the second half of 2025, expecting improved timber market conditions due to reduced Canadian lumber supply and normalization of demand for green logs [30][31] - The company anticipates a stronger contribution from the Real Estate segment in the second half, with full-year adjusted EBITDA expected to be at or above the high end of prior guidance [28][33] - Management highlighted ongoing efforts in land-based solutions, including solar and carbon capture projects, as areas for future growth [34][35] Other Important Information - The company closed the second quarter with $892 million in cash and approximately $1.1 billion in debt, with a weighted average cost of debt around 2.4% [12][13] - The company's credit rating was upgraded from BBB- to BBB following the New Zealand transaction [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Are you seeing increasing tension in timber prices due to upcoming Canadian duties? - Management noted improved pricing during the quarter, with steady conditions expected as mills increase demand [43][44] Question: What are the next steps for the company after completing the transformation? - The company plans to focus on share buybacks and opportunistic capital allocation while maintaining a leverage target below 3x net debt to EBITDA [49][53] Question: How does the upcoming hurricane season impact timber assets? - Management indicated that they have adapted their practices to reduce vulnerability to storm damage, but the impact of future storms remains uncertain [57][60] Question: What is the outlook for real estate demand? - Demand remains strong across various categories, with significant transactions anticipated in the second half of the year [62] Question: What is the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill on solar projects? - The company continues to see robust activity in solar development despite uncertainties, with a strong pipeline of projects [68][69]

Financial Performance - Sales for Q2 2025 were $106.5 million, compared to $99.6 million in Q2 2024[10] - Net income attributable to Rayonier Inc was $408.7 million in Q2 2025, compared to $1.9 million in Q2 2024[10] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $44.9 million, compared to $33.3 million in Q2 2024[10] - Cash Available for Distribution (CAD) for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $46.7 million, compared to $38.4 million for the same period in 2024[10] Segment Performance - Southern Timber operating income for Q2 2025 was $12.6 million, compared to $17.1 million in Q2 2024[12] - Pacific Northwest Timber operating income for Q2 2025 was $1.6 million, compared to a loss of $1.5 million in Q2 2024[12] - Real Estate operating income for Q2 2025 was $9.8 million, compared to $0.5 million in Q2 2024[12] - Southern Timber YTD Adjusted EBITDA was $55.4 million, compared to $78.7 million in the same period of 2024[15] - Pacific Northwest Timber YTD Adjusted EBITDA was $13.3 million, compared to $10.6 million in the same period of 2024[15] - Real Estate YTD Adjusted EBITDA was $20.6 million, compared to $9.1 million in the same period of 2024[15] Discontinued Operations - The company sold its 77% New Zealand joint venture interest on June 30, 2025, which is reflected as discontinued operations[10] - Total sales from discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025, were $109.3 million[40] - Income from discontinued operations for the six months ended June 30, 2025, was $406.3 million, including a gain on sale of $404.4 million[40]