West Fraser Timber’s fourth-quarter earnings call for 2024 took place on February 13, 2025, at 11:30 AM ET. This important event gathered key company representatives and stakeholders interested in the latest financial insights from the company.
Speaking on behalf of West Fraser were leading figures: Sean McLaren, the President & CEO; Christopher Virostek, the CFO; and Matt Tobin, the Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing. They were well-prepared to address the queries and provide a comprehensive update on the company’s performance.
The conference also included participants from major financial institutions, such as Ben Isaacson from Scotiabank, Sean Steuart at TD Cowen, Ketan Mamtora from BMO Capital Markets, Matthew McKellar of RBC Capital Markets, and Hamir Patel representing CIBC, all ready to engage with the presenters and delve into the details of the company’s recent performance.
The conference kicked off with the operator warmly greeting everyone and setting the stage for an insightful session. “Good morning, ladies and gentlemen,” she started, welcoming attendees to the review of West Fraser’s results for Q4 2024. The call, being recorded, began by informing the attendees that the company representatives would present statements concerning West Fraser’s future direction in terms of financial health, operating results, and strategic initiatives.
These forward-looking statements, pivotal for investors, come with inherent risks and uncertainties. The performance and future results of West Fraser could significantly diverge from these predictions. To help investors understand the context, the company provided detailed information on these risks and uncertainties both in their webcast presentation and in their 2023 annual MD&A and information forms—resources accessible via West Fraser’s website or financial platforms such as SEDAR+ and EDGAR for investors from Canada and the United States, respectively.
After a brief introduction, the floor was handed over to Sean McLaren. “Thank you, Alaine,” he began, addressing the operator. “Good morning, and thank you all for joining today’s session as we go over our financial results from the fourth quarter of 2024.” Sean McLaren proceeded to introduce the key members of the team joining him, including Chris Virostek and Matt Tobin, ready to impart insights about West Fraser’s current business standings and future strategic direction.
The presentation promised to deliver an informative overview, designed not only to communicate past performance but to prepare investors and stakeholders for the journey ahead.
