TICKER SYMBOL DTC (TSX,NYSE) MONTREAL, Feb. 6
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Domtar Inc. announced today earnings from
continuing operations of $91 million ($0.39 per common share) in
the fourth quarter of 2006 compared to a loss from continuing
operations of $271 million ($1.18 per common share) in the fourth
quarter of 2005 and earnings from continuing operations of $22
million ($0.09 per common share) in the third quarter of 2006. For
the full year of 2006, Domtar recorded a net profit of $328 million
($1.42 per common share) compared to a net loss of $388 million
($1.69 per common share) in 2005. SUMMARY OF RESULTS Q4 2006 Q4
2005 Q3 2006 2006 2005
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(In millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted) Sales 939
990 1,013 3,989 4,247 Operating profit (loss) from continuing
operations(1) 178 (366) 66 237 (349) Earnings (loss) from
continuing operations 91 (271) 22 63 (310) Net earnings (loss) 323
(348) 38 328 (388) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per
common share (in dollars) 0.39 (1.18) 0.09 0.27 (1.36) Net earnings
(loss) per common share (in dollars) 1.40 (1.51) 0.16 1.42 (1.69)
Excluding specified items(1) Operating profit (loss) from
continuing operations 39 (42) 78 139 23 Earnings (loss) from
continuing operations (2) (46) 30 (7) (51)
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(1) Operating profit (loss) from continuing operations is a
non-GAAP measure. For a discussion on specified items and the use
of non-GAAP measures, see "Notes to the summary of results" in the
appendix. Commenting on the 2006 results, Raymond Royer stated:
"The past year has been one of decisive actions for Domtar. With
the support of our employees, we successfully executed the
restructuring plan announced in November 2005. The plan resulted in
the permanent closure of six paper machines at three mills, two
sawmilling operations, as well as the implementation of cost
reduction initiatives across all of the organization. More
recently, Domtar sold its 50% investment in Norampac. Finally,
throughout the year we continued to adjust our production to
changing market conditions. All of these measures, coupled with the
duties refund and higher overall selling prices, contributed to
Domtar's strengthened financial position." "Our transaction to
combine Domtar with Weyerhaeuser's fine paper business and related
assets is progressing well and is on schedule with an expected
closing in March. The transaction will be submitted to our
shareholders at a special meeting to be held on February 26th. This
combination of assets is a transformational event for Domtar that
will create the largest fine paper producer in North America, and
we believe that our customers and shareholders will benefit from
this leadership position in our core uncoated freesheet business",
added Mr. Royer. OPERATIONAL REVIEW 2006 COMPARED TO 2005 ---------
During the fourth quarter of 2006, we sold our packaging segment,
which consisted of a 50% interest in Norampac. In accordance with
Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), effective
in the fourth quarter of 2006, the information pertaining to
Norampac is disclosed as a discontinued operation. Effective in the
second quarter of 2006, the information pertaining to our Vancouver
paper mill was no longer included in our Papers business but
presented as a discontinued operation and assets held for sale, as
required by Canadian GAAP. Accordingly, amounts for 2006 and prior
periods have been restated to reflect this presentation. Earnings
from discontinued operations amounted to $265 million in 2006 and
consisted of $37 million of net earnings from Norampac, a $237
million net gain on the sale of our interest in Norampac and a net
loss of $9 million from our Vancouver paper mill. Loss from
discontinued operations amounted to $78 million in 2005 which
consisted of $3 million of net earnings from Norampac and a $81
million loss from our Vancouver paper mill. VARIANCE ANALYSIS 2006
VS. 2005
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(In millions of Canadian dollars) 2005 operating profit from
continuing operations, excluding specified items 23 Selling prices
142 Foreign exchange (net of hedging programs) (70) Shipments and
mix 1 Other costs, including savings from mill closures 43
----------- 2006 operating profit from continuing operations,
excluding specified items 139
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PAPERS 2006 2005 Variance
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(In millions of Canadian dollars) Operating profit (loss) from
continuing operations 121 (329) 450 Operating profit (loss) from
continuing operations, excluding specified items 140 (51) 191
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The $191 million increase in operating profit from continuing
operations excluding specified items in the Papers segment was
mainly the result of higher average selling prices for pulp and
paper, the realization of savings stemming from restructuring
activities, the settlement of a contract dispute resulting in a
payment to Domtar of $14 million, higher shipments of pulp and
paper (excluding the impact of mills that were indefinitely and
permanently closed) as well as recognition of investment tax
credits related to research and development expenditures from prior
years. These factors were partially offset by the negative impact
of a stronger Canadian dollar, and higher overall costs. PAPER
MERCHANTS 2006 2005 Variance
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(In millions of Canadian dollars) Operating profit from continuing
operations 13 3 10 Operating profit from continuing operations,
excluding specified items 13 16 (3)
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The $3 million decrease in operating profit from continuing
operations excluding specified items in the Paper Merchants segment
was primarily due to a one time bad debt expense and the negative
impact of a stronger Canadian dollar, partially offset by higher
shipments. WOOD 2006 2005 Variance
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(In millions of Canadian dollars) Operating profit (loss) from
continuing operations 117 (33) 150 Operating profit (loss) from
continuing operations, excluding specified items (28) 51 (79)
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The $79 million decrease in operating profit (loss) from continuing
operations excluding specified items in the Wood segment was mainly
attributable to lower shipments, lower average selling prices and
the negative impact of a stronger Canadian dollar. These factors
were partially mitigated by the realization of savings stemming
from restructuring activities, lower freight and energy costs and
the $7 million refund received in the second quarter of 2006 as a
result of the Ontario government's one-time retroactive reduction
in Crown stumpage fees related to 2005 and 2006. Effective October
11, 2006, three of our sawmills (two in Abitibi, Quebec, and one in
Ontario) were closed indefinitely due to the pressures of higher
timber costs and lower demand for both lumber and wood chips.
Effective October 12, 2006, Domtar was entitled to receive a refund
for duties collected by the U.S. Government since 2002 plus
interest. Domtar received the refund, amounting to $178 million
plus interest of $22 million, during the fourth quarter of 2006.
This refund is subject to a special charge of approximately 18% by
the Canadian Government. As of December 31, 2006, Domtar recorded a
provision relating to this special charge. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL
2006 COMPARED TO 2005 --------- FREE CASH FLOW(1) 2006 2005
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(In millions of Canadian dollars) Cash flows provided from
operating activities of continuing operations before changes in
working capital and other items 389 141 Changes in working capital
and other items (167) (182) ------------------ Cash flows provided
from (used for) operating activities of continuing operations 222
(41) Net additions to property, plant and equipment (91) (129)
------------------ Free cash flow 131 (170)
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Change in working capital for 2006 includes an increase in
receivables due to a reduction of off balance sheet securitization
in the amount of $136 million (US$120 million). Free cash flow
increased by $301 million in 2006 compared to 2005. This
improvement mainly reflects an increase in profitability offset by
working capital requirements. Domtar's net debt-to-total
capitalization ratio(1) as at December 31, 2006 stood at 40.2%
compared to 57.7% as at December 31, 2005. Domtar's total long-term
debt decreased by $368 million, largely due to the positive impact
of a stronger Canadian dollar (based on month-end foreign exchange
rates) on its US dollar denominated debt and debt repayments made
on its revolving credit facility resulting from the sale of
Domtar's 50% interest in Norampac. (1) For a discussion on the use
of non-GAAP measures, see "Notes to the summary of results" in the
appendix. OUTLOOK --------- Although Domtar benefited from higher
operating rates and increasing selling prices for papers and pulp,
the North American demand for uncoated freesheet dropped in 2006
when compared to 2005. Looking into 2007, Domtar does not
anticipate any significant changes to these demand trends for fine
papers in North America, and the Company will continue to adjust
its production to meet customer demand. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
--------- This press release may contain forward-looking statements
relating to trends in, or representing management's beliefs about,
Domtar's future growth, results of operations, performance and
business prospects and opportunities. These forward-looking
statements are generally denoted by the use of words such as
"anticipate", "believe", "expect", "intend", "aim", "target",
"plan", "continue", "estimate", "may", "will", "should" and similar
expressions. These statements reflect management's current beliefs
and are based on information currently available to management.
Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of
estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by
management, are inherently subject to known and unknown risks and
uncertainties such as, but not limited to, general economic and
business conditions, product selling prices, raw material and
operating costs, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, the
ability to integrate acquired businesses into existing operations,
the ability to realize anticipated cost savings, the performance of
manufacturing operations and other factors referenced herein and in
Domtar's continuous disclosure filings. These factors should be
considered carefully and undue reliance should not be placed on the
forward-looking statements. Although the forward-looking statements
are based upon what management believes to be reasonable estimates
and assumptions, Domtar cannot ensure that actual results will not
be materially different from those expressed or implied by these
forward-looking statements. Unless specifically required by law,
Domtar assumes no obligation to update or revise these
forward-looking statements to reflect new events or circumstances.
These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among other
things, those discussed under "Risk Factors" in Domtar's
Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A). FOURTH QUARTER AND
FULL YEAR 2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS WEBCAST --------- You are invited
to listen to a live broadcast of the conference call with financial
analysts that the Company will be holding today to present its
fourth quarter and full year 2006 financial results. It will take
place at 12:00 p.m. (EST) on the Domtar corporate website at:
http://www.domtar.com/. DOMTAR IS THE THIRD LARGEST PRODUCER OF
UNCOATED FREESHEET PAPER IN NORTH AMERICA. IT IS ALSO A LEADING
MANUFACTURER OF BUSINESS PAPERS, COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND
PUBLICATION PAPERS, AND TECHNICAL AND SPECIALTY PAPERS. DOMTAR
MANAGES ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS 17
MILLION ACRES OF FORESTLAND IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, AND
PRODUCES LUMBER AND OTHER WOOD PRODUCTS. DOMTAR HAS APPROXIMATELY
8,500 EMPLOYEES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. APPENDIX -------- NOTES TO
THE SUMMARY OF RESULTS NOTE 1. --------------- SPECIFIED ITEMS In
Domtar's view, specified items are items that do not typify normal
operating activities. The following table reconciles operating
profit (loss) from continuing operations and earnings (loss) from
continuing operations, determined in accordance with GAAP(x), to
operating profit (loss) from continuing operations and earnings
(loss) from continuing operations, excluding specified items. 2006
2005
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(In millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted) Operating
Operating Earnings profit profit (loss) (loss) Loss from from from
from conti- conti- conti- conti- nuing nuing nuing nuing opera-
opera- opera- opera- tions tions tions tions As per GAAP(x) 237 63
(349) (310) Specified items: Sales of property, plant and equipment
(a) (10) (6) (4) (3) Closure and restructuring costs (b) 35 22 317
209 Unrealized mark-to-market gains or losses (c) 4 3 (5) (3)
Foreign exchange impact on long-term debt (d) - - - (3) Income tax
legislation changes (e) - (2) - 7 Refinancing costs (f) - - - 5
Legal settlement (g) (7) (7) 13 13 Insurance recoveries (h) (3) (2)
(3) (2) Write-down of investments (i) 5 3 - - Duties (j) (147) (98)
54 36 Transaction costs (k) 25 17 - -
------------------------------------- (98) (70) 372 259
------------------------------------- Excluding specified items 139
(7) 23 (51)
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(x) Except for operating profit from continuing operations which is
a non-GAAP measure. See note 2. Q4 2006 Q4 2005 Q3 2006
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(In millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted) Opera-
Opera- Operating Earnings ting ting profit (loss) loss Loss profit
Earnings from from from from from from conti- conti- conti- conti-
conti- conti- nuing nuing nuing nuing nuing nuing opera- opera-
opera- opera- opera- opera- tions tions tions tions tions tions As
per GAAP(x) 178 91 (366) (271) 66 22 Specified items: Sales of
property, plant and equipment (a) (10) (6) - - - - Closure and
restructuring costs (b) 5 3 300 198 8 5 Unrealized mark-to- market
gains or losses (c) 3 2 - - - - Income tax legislation changes (e)
- - - 7 - - Legal settlement (g) - - 13 13 - - Insurance recoveries
(h) (3) (2) - - - - Write-down of invest- ments (i) 5 3 - - - -
Duties (j) (164) (110) 11 7 4 3 Transaction costs (k) 25 17 - - - -
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(93) 324 225 12 8
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Excluding specified items 39 (2) (42) (46) 78 30
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(x) Except for operating profit from continuing operations which is
a non-GAAP measure. See note 2. a) Sales of property, plant and
equipment Domtar's results include gains or losses on sales of
property, plant and equipment. These gains or losses are presented
under "Selling, general and administrative" expenses in the
financial statements. b) Closure and restructuring costs Domtar's
results include closure and restructuring charges. These charges
are presented under "Closure and restructuring costs" in the
financial statements. c) Unrealized mark-to-market gains or losses
Domtar's results include unrealized mark-to-market gains or losses
on commodity swap contracts and foreign exchange contracts not
considered as hedges for accounting purposes. Such gains or losses
are presented under "Selling, general and administrative" expenses
in the financial statements. d) Foreign exchange impact on
long-term debt Domtar's results include foreign exchange gains or
losses on the translation of a portion of its long-term debt. Such
gains or losses are presented under "Financing expenses" in the
financial statements. e) Income tax legislation changes Domtar's
results include charges related to modifications to the income tax
legislation. These charges are presented under "Income tax expense
(recovery)" in the financial statements. f) Refinancing expenses
Domtar's results include refinancing expenses. These refinancing
expenses are presented under "Financing expenses" in the financial
statements. g) Legal settlement Domtar's results include a charge
related to a legal settlement. This charge is presented under
"Selling, general and administrative" expenses in the financial
statements. h) Insurance recoveries Domtar's results include
insurance recoveries. These insurance recoveries are presented
under "Selling, general and administrative" expenses in the
financial statements. i) Write-down of investments Our results
include charges related to write-downs of investments. These
charges are presented under "Selling, general and administrative"
expenses in the financial statements. j) Duties Our results include
charges or revenues related to countervailing and antidumping
duties. These revenues are presented under "Antidumping and
countervailing duties refund", and charges are presented under
"Cost of Goods Sold" in the financial statements. k) Transaction
costs Our results include costs related to our pending transaction
with Weyerhaeuser. These costs are presented under "Selling,
general and administrative" expenses in the financial statements.
NOTE 2. --------------- USE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES Except where
otherwise indicated, all financial information reflected herein is
determined on the basis of Canadian GAAP. Operating profit (loss)
from continuing operations is a non-GAAP measure that is calculated
within Domtar's financial statements. Domtar focuses on operating
profit (loss) from continuing operations as this measure enables it
to compare its results between periods without regard to debt
service or income taxes. Operating profit (loss) from continuing
operations excluding specified items and earnings (loss) from
continuing operations excluding specified items are non-GAAP
measures. Measures excluding specified items are used in evaluating
the Company's performance between periods without regard to
specified items that adversely or positively affected its GAAP
measures. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure that is defined as
the amount by which cash flows provided from continuing operating
activities, as determined in accordance with GAAP, exceed net
additions to property, plant and equipment, as determined in
accordance with GAAP. Free cash flow is used in evaluating the
Company's ability to service its debt and pay dividends to its
shareholders. Net debt-to-total capitalization ratio is a non-GAAP
measure that is calculated as long-term debt and bank indebtedness,
net of cash and cash equivalents, to the sum of net debt and
shareholders' equity. Domtar's management tracks this ratio on a
regular basis in order to assess its debt position. The above
non-GAAP measures have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP
and are not necessarily comparable to similar measures presented by
other companies, and therefore should not be considered in
isolation. Domtar believes that it would be useful for investors
and other users to be aware of these measures so they can better
assess the Company's performance. Consolidated Financial Statements
Three months Twelve months ended December 31 ended December 31
HIGHLIGHTS 2006 2005 2006 2005
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(In millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
----(Unaudited)---- ----(Unaudited)--- $ $ $ $ Sales 939 990 3,989
4,247 Operating profit (loss) from continuing operations 178 (366)
237 (349) Net earnings (loss) 323 (348) 328 (388) Cash flows
provided from (used for) operating activities from continuing
operations 132 (50) 222 (41) Additions to property, plant and
equipment 35 42 108 139 ------------------- ------------------
------------------- ------------------ Per common share (in
dollars) Earnings (loss) from continuing operations Basic 0.39
(1.18) 0.27 (1.36) Diluted 0.39 (1.18) 0.27 (1.36) Net earnings
(loss) Basic 1.40 (1.51) 1.42 (1.69) Diluted 1.40 (1.51) 1.42
(1.69) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
(millions) Basic 230.7 230.0 230.5 229.7 Diluted 230.8 230.0 230.6
229.7 ------------------- ------------------ -------------------
------------------ Sales Papers 666 667 2,796 2,900 Paper Merchants
258 253 1,051 1,047 Wood 76 152 461 697 -------------------
------------------ Total for reportable segments 1,000 1,072 4,308
4,644 Intersegment sales - Papers (52) (62) (269) (273)
Intersegment sales - Wood (9) (20) (50) (124) -------------------
------------------ Consolidated sales 939 990 3,989 4,247
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------------------ Operating profit (loss) from continuing
operations Papers 47 (317) 121 (329) Paper Merchants 3 (10) 13 3
Wood 149 (38) 117 (33) ------------------- ------------------ Total
for reportable segments 199 (365) 251 (359) Corporate (21) (1) (14)
10 ------------------- ------------------ Consolidated operating
profit (loss) from continuing operations 178 (366) 237 (349)
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Three months Twelve months ended
December 31 ended December 31 CONSOLIDATED EARNINGS 2006 2005 2006
2005
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(In millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
----(Unaudited)---- ----(Unaudited)--- $ $ $ $ Sales 939 990 3,989
4,247 Operating expenses Cost of sales 787 900 3,392 3,720 Selling,
general and administrative 72 71 218 231 Amortization 72 84 284 329
Antidumping and countervailing duties refund (164) - (164) -
Closure and restructuring costs 5 300 35 317 Net (gains) losses on
disposals of property, plant and equipment (11) 1 (13) (1)
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------------------ 761 1,356 3,752 4,596 -------------------
------------------ ------------------- ------------------ Operating
profit (loss) from continuing operations 178 (366) 237 (349)
Financing expenses 39 38 150 144 -------------------
------------------ ------------------- ------------------ Earnings
(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes 139 (404) 87
(493) Income tax expense (recovery) 48 (133) 24 (183)
------------------- ------------------ Earnings (loss) from
continuing operations 91 (271) 63 (310) Earnings (loss) from
discontinued operations 232 (77) 265 (78) -------------------
------------------ ------------------- ------------------ Net
earnings (loss) 323 (348) 328 (388) -------------------
------------------ ------------------- ------------------ Per
common share (in dollars) Earnings (loss) from continuing
operations Basic 0.39 (1.18) 0.27 (1.36) Diluted 0.39 (1.18) 0.27
(1.36) Net earnings (loss) Basic 1.40 (1.51) 1.42 (1.69) Diluted
1.40 (1.51) 1.42 (1.69) Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding (millions) Basic 230.7 230.0 230.5 229.7 Diluted 230.8
230.0 230.6 229.7
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS December December 31 31
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS As at 2006 2005
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(In millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
----(Unaudited)--- $ $ Assets Current assets Cash and cash
equivalents 649 83 Receivables 305 294 Inventories 575 715 Prepaid
expenses 14 11 Income and other taxes receivable 18 16 Future
income taxes 45 38 ------------------ 1,606 1,157 Property, plant
and equipment 3,044 3,634 Assets held for sale 24 - Goodwill 6 92
Other assets 275 309 ------------------ ------------------ 4,955
5,192 ------------------ ------------------ Liabilities and
shareholders' equity Current liabilities Bank indebtedness 62 21
Trade and other payables 533 651 Income and other taxes payable 20
29 Long-term debt due within one year 2 2 ------------------ 617
703 Long-term debt 1,889 2,257 Future income taxes 285 292 Other
liabilities and deferred credits 223 331 Shareholders' equity
Preferred shares 32 36 Common shares 1,788 1,783 Contributed
surplus 15 14 Retained earnings (deficit) 308 (19) Accumulated
foreign currency translation adjustments (202) (205)
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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Three months Twelve months ended
December 31 ended December 31 CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS 2006 2005
2006 2005
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(In millions of Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted)
----(Unaudited)---- ----(Unaudited)--- $ $ $ $ Operating activities
Earnings (loss) from continuing operations 91 (271) 63 (310)
Non-cash items: Amortization and write-down of property, plant and
equipment 72 309 284 554 Future income taxes 53 (128) 25 (193)
Closure and restructuring costs, excluding write-down of property,
plant and equipment 5 75 35 92 Net (gains) losses on disposals of
property, plant and equipment (11) 1 (13) (1) Other 1 (6) (5) (1)
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------------------ 211 (20) 389 141 -------------------
------------------ ------------------- ------------------ Changes
in working capital and other items Receivables (90) (14) (113) (79)
Inventories (6) (8) 45 (23) Prepaid expenses 10 8 (2) 4 Trade and
other payables 27 - (12) (27) Income and other taxes (5) (12) 1 1
Other (10) 2 (19) (20) Payments of closure and restructuring costs
(5) (6) (67) (38) ------------------- ------------------ (79) (30)
(167) (182) ------------------- ------------------
------------------- ------------------ Cash flows provided from
(used for) operating activities of continuing operations 132 (50)
222 (41) ------------------- ------------------ Investing
activities Additions to property, plant and equipment (35) (42)
(108) (139) Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and
equipment 11 1 17 10 Proceeds from disposal of business 560 - 560 -
Other 5 (3) 2 (3) ------------------- ------------------
------------------- ------------------ Cash flows provided from
(used for) investing activities of continuing operations 541 (44)
471 (132) ------------------- ------------------
------------------- ------------------ Financing activities
Dividend payments - (14) (1) (56) Change in bank indebtedness 6 (8)
47 10 Change in revolving bank credit, net of expenses (90) 139
(160) 21 Issuance of long-term debt, net of expenses - - - 482
Repayment of long-term debt (1) - (2) (266) Premium on redemption
of long-term debt - - - (7) Common shares issued, net of expenses 1
1 4 7 Redemptions of preferred shares (1) (1) (3) (3)
------------------- ------------------ Cash flows provided from
(used for) financing activities of continuing operations (85) 117
(115) 188 ------------------- ------------------
------------------- ------------------ Cash flows from discontinued
operations Operating activities 9 24 26 31 Investing activities
(534) (43) (554) (55) Financing activities 520 39 514 38
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------------------ Cash flows provided from (used for) discontinued
operations (5) 20 (14) 14 ------------------- ------------------
------------------- ------------------ Net increase in cash and
cash equivalents 583 43 564 29 Translation adjustments related to
cash and cash equivalents 4 - 2 2 Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period 62 40 83 52 -------------------
------------------ ------------------- ------------------ Cash and
cash equivalents at end of period 649 83 649 83
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period, related to: Continuing
operations 649 83 649 83 Discontinued operations - - - -
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------------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 649
83 649 83
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1st 2nd 3rd 4th Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Year
---------------------------------------------- Total Shipments by
Category of Products (a) Papers (in thousands of ST) (b) 633 572
556 512 2,273 Market Pulp (in thousands of ADMT) 135 154 172 170
631 Lumber (in millions of FBM) 256 270 231 159 916
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Benchmark Prices for the Majority of our Products (c) Papers - Copy
20 lb sheets (US$/ton) $820 $890 $950 $947 $902 - Offset 50 lb
rolls (US$/ton) $765 $840 $850 $838 $823 - Coated publication, no.
3, 60 lb rolls (US$/ton) $900 $910 $955 $932 $924 - Pulp NBSK -
U.S. market (US$/ADMT) $653 $707 $757 $770 $722 - Pulp NBHK - Japan
market (d) (US$/ADMT) $542 $572 $618 $637 $592 Wood - Lumber G.L.
2x4x8 studs (US$/MFBM) $391 $371 $313 $302 $344 - Lumber G.L. 2x4
R/L, no. 1 & no. 2 (US$/MFBM) $409 $386 $351 $327 $368
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Average Exchange Rates CAN 1.155 1.122 1.121 1.139 1.134 US 0.866
0.891 0.892 0.878 0.882
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1st 2nd 3rd 4th Qtr Qtr Qtr Qtr Year
---------------------------------------------- Total Shipments by
Category of Products (a) Papers (in thousands of ST) (b) 616 597
642 577 2,432 Market Pulp (in thousands of ADMT) 132 141 160 141
574 Lumber (in millions of FBM) 280 304 264 259 1,107
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Benchmark Prices for the Majority of our Products (c) Papers - Copy
20 lb sheets (US$/ton) $817 $850 $817 $803 $822 - Offset 50 lb
rolls (US$/ton) $733 $753 $713 $703 $726 - Coated publication, no.
3, 60 lb rolls (US$/ton) $870 $920 $913 $903 $902 - Pulp NBSK -
U.S. market (US$/ADMT) $670 $653 $625 $638 $647 - Pulp NBHK - Japan
market (d) (US$/ADMT) $497 $538 $535 $535 $526 Wood - Lumber G.L.
2x4x8 studs (US$/MFBM) $462 $432 $397 $379 $418 - Lumber G.L. 2x4
R/L, no. 1 & no. 2 (US$/MFBM) $462 $429 $398 $392 $420
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Average Exchange Rates CAN 1.227 1.244 1.202 1.173 1.211 US 0.815
0.804 0.832 0.852 0.826
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(a) Figures represent shipments to external customers on a
continuing operations basis. (b) Figures exclude shipments made by
our Paper Merchants. (c) Figures represent 50% of Norampac trade
shipments. (c) Source: Pulp & Paper Week and Random Lengths.
(d) Based on Pulp & Paper Week's Southern Bleached Hardwood
Kraft pulp prices for Japan, increased by an average differential
of US$15/ADMT between Northern and Southern Bleached Hardwood Kraft
pulp prices. DATASOURCE: DOMTAR INC. CONTACT: Christian Tardif,
Senior Manager, Corporate and Financial Communications, (514)
848-5515, ; INVESTOR RELATIONS: Pascal Bosse, Manager, Investor
Relations, (514) 848-5938, ; SOURCE: Daniel Buron, Senior
Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer, (514) 848-5234,
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