Monday, August 25, 2025
Canfor Corporation has recently announced that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, has reached an agreement to acquire AB Karl Hedin Sågverk from Mattsbo Såg AB and select minority shareholders for a total purchase price of $164 million (1.15 billion Swedish Krona), which includes working capital of approximately $39 million.
AB Karl Hedin Sågverk operates three sawmills located in Central Sweden and will add approximately 230 million board feet to Vida’s annual production capacity. Following completion of this acquisition, Vida will have annual production capacity of approximately 2.1 billion board feet. Annual synergies of approximately $15 million are expected to be achieved within three years as a result of this transaction principally related to alignment of marketing programs as well as log procurement and operational practices.
“This strategic acquisition will enhance Vida’s strong operating platform and provide further diversification into Central Sweden. These operations have access to exceptionally high-quality timber and are well positioned to complement Vida’s high-value product offering,” said Susan Yurkovich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canfor.
Canfor plans to finance the transaction primarily using cash on hand and new equity from minority shareholders of Vida AB. The deal is expected to close in the coming months, pending customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.
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About Canfor Corporation
Canfor is a global leader in the manufacturing of high-value low-carbon forest products including dimension and specialty lumber, engineered wood products, pulp and paper, wood pellets and renewable energy.
Proudly headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canfor produces renewable products from sustainably managed forests, at more than 50 facilities across its diversified operating platform in Canada, the United States and Europe. The Company has a 77% stake in Vida AB, Sweden’s largest privately owned sawmill company and also owns a 54.8% interest in Canfor Pulp Products Inc. Canfor shares are traded on The Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CFP.
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