Business
Forest products giant Weyerhaeuser Co. is combining its fine-paper business with Canadian paper maker Domtar Inc., in a deal the companies valued at about $3.3 billion.
Aug. 24, 2006
John R.
Sept. 24, 1985
George H.
Feb. 11, 1988
Technology and the Internet
Franklin Resources Inc. spent $1.15 billion for a 7.1% stake in Weyerhaeuser Inc., the world’s biggest lumber producer, and urged the company to make changes to boost the stock.
April 30, 2005
Weyerhaeuser Hires Banker, May Sell Mortgage Unit: The forest products company said it hired Goldman, Sachs & Co. to help it study options for its Woodland Hills-based mortgage subsidiary, including the possible sale.
Sept. 24, 1996
Two of the nation’s leading lumber companies--Weyerhaeuser Co. and Georgia-Pacific Corp.
April 16, 1993
Willamette Industries Inc. said Monday that it has agreed to a sweetened $6-billion takeover offer by rival Weyerhaeuser Co., ending 14 months of jockeying between the two timber giants.
Jan. 22, 2002
Weyerhaeuser Selling Unit: Tacoma, Wash.
June 20, 1989
Weyerhaeuser Co., which has made a hostile bid for rival paper and lumber maker Willamette Industries Inc., said second-quarter profit will top forecasts because of rising wood prices and a Canadian tax-rate adjustment.
June 27, 2001