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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2010

or

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

  FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM              TO             

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 1-4825

 

 

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY

 

 

 

Washington    91-0470860

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

  

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

33663 Weyerhaeuser Way South

Federal Way, Washington

   98063-9777
(Address of principal executive offices)    (Zip Code)

(253) 924-2345

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x  Yes     ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes     ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  x    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes     x  No

As of April 30, 2010, 211,603,533 shares of the registrant’s common stock ($1.25 par value) were outstanding.

 

 

 


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PART I

  

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

   1
 

ITEM 1.

   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:   
     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS    1
     CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET    2
     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS    4
     INDEX FOR NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    5
     NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS    6
 

ITEM 2.

   MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”)    15
 

ITEM 3.

   QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK    27
 

ITEM 4.

   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES    27

PART II

  

OTHER INFORMATION

  
 

ITEM 1.

   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS    27
 

ITEM 1A.

   RISK FACTORS    27
 

ITEM 2.

   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS    27
 

ITEM 3.

   DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES    NA
 

ITEM 5.

   OTHER INFORMATION    NA
 

ITEM 6.

   EXHIBITS    28

The financial information included in this report has been prepared in conformity with accounting practices and methods reflected in the financial statements included in the annual report (Form 10-K) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2009. Though not audited by an independent registered public accounting firm, the financial information reflects, in the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present a fair statement of results for the interim periods indicated. The results of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, should not be regarded as necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY

Date: May 7, 2010

By:  

/s/ JEANNE M. HILLMAN

  Jeanne M. Hillman
  Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer


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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES)

(UNAUDITED)

 

FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND MARCH 31, 2009

   MARCH 31, 2010     MARCH 31, 2009  

Net sales and revenues:

    

Forest Products

   $ 1,268      $ 1,103   

Real Estate

     151        172   
                

Total net sales and revenues

     1,419        1,275   
                

Costs and expenses:

    

Forest Products:

    

Costs of products sold

     1,008        978   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

     116        122   

Selling expenses

     34        43   

General and administrative expenses

     82        96   

Research and development expenses

     8        13   

Charges for restructuring and closures (Note 6)

     —          82   

Impairment of goodwill and other assets (Note 6)

     1        18   

Other operating costs (income), net (Note 7)

     (71     6   
                
     1,178        1,358   
                

Real Estate:

    

Costs and operating expenses

     121        151   

Depreciation and amortization

     3        4   

Selling expenses

     15        22   

General and administrative expenses

     16        28   

Other operating costs, net

     1        —     

Impairment of long-lived assets and other related charges (Note 8)

     1        42   
                
     157        247   
                

Total costs and expenses

     1,335        1,605   
                

Operating income (loss)

     84        (330

Interest expense and other:

    

Forest Products:

    

Interest expense incurred

     (106     (108

Less: interest capitalized

     1        2   

Interest income and other

     9        14   

Equity in income (loss) of equity affiliates

     (6     3   

Real Estate:

    

Interest expense incurred

     (6     (7

Less: interest capitalized

     5        7   

Interest income and other

     3        1   

Equity in income of equity affiliates

     36        2   

Impairment of investments and other related charges (Note 8)

     —          (26
                

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     20        (442

Income tax benefit (provision) (Note 12)

     (38     176   
                

Net loss

     (18     (266

Less: (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (2     2   
                

Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

   $ (20   $ (264
                

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders (Note 4)

   $ (0.10   $ (1.25
                

Dividends paid per share

   $ 0.05      $ 0.25   
                

Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) (Note 4)

    

Basic

     211,440        211,298   

Diluted

     211,440        211,298   

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES)

(UNAUDITED)

 

     MARCH 31,
2010
   DECEMBER 31,
2009

ASSETS

     

Forest Products:

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,143    $ 1,862

Short-term investments

     1      49

Receivables, less allowances of $12 and $12

     462      370

Receivables for taxes

     34      602

Receivable from pension trust (Note 12)

     96      146

Inventories (Note 9)

     515      447

Prepaid expenses

     93      82

Deferred tax assets

     136      109
             

Total current assets

     3,480      3,667

Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $6,743 and $6,682

     3,539      3,611

Construction in progress

     69      52

Timber and timberlands at cost, less depletion charged to disposals

     4,016      4,010

Investments in and advances to equity affiliates

     192      197

Goodwill

     40      40

Deferred pension and other assets

     904      756

Restricted assets held by special purpose entities

     914      915
             
     13,154      13,248
             

Real Estate:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

     17      7

Receivables, less discounts and allowances of $2 and $2

     34      32

Real estate in process of development and for sale

     611      598

Land being processed for development

     942      917

Investments in and advances to equity affiliates

     18      17

Deferred tax assets

     271      299

Other assets

     122      126

Consolidated assets not owned

     6      6
             
     2,021      2,002
             

Total assets

   $ 15,175    $ 15,250
             

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

(CONTINUED)

 

     MARCH 31,
2010
    DECEMBER 31,
2009
 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

    

Forest Products:

    

Current liabilities:

    

Notes payable and commercial paper

   $ 1      $ 4   

Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 11)

     3        3   

Accounts payable

     329        317   

Accrued liabilities (Note 10)

     603        631   
                

Total current liabilities

     936        955   

Long-term debt (Note 11)

     5,281        5,281   

Deferred income taxes

     1,578        1,538   

Deferred pension, other postretirement benefits and other liabilities

     1,942        2,000   

Liabilities (nonrecourse to Weyerhaeuser) held by special purpose entities

     767        768   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

    
                
     10,504        10,542   
                

Real Estate:

    

Long-term debt (Note 11)

     390        402   

Other liabilities

     224        252   

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

    
                
     614        654   
                

Total liabilities

     11,118        11,196   
                

Equity:

    

Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest:

    

Common shares: $1.25 par value; authorized 400,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 211,557,320 and 211,358,955 shares

     264        264   

Other capital

     1,789        1,786   

Retained earnings

     2,628        2,658   

Cumulative other comprehensive loss (Note 13)

     (635     (664
                

Total Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest

     4,046        4,044   

Noncontrolling interest

     11        10   
                

Total equity

     4,057        4,054   
                

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 15,175      $ 15,250   
                

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES) (UNAUDITED)

 

    CONSOLIDATED     FOREST PRODUCTS     REAL ESTATE  

FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED

MARCH 31, 2010 AND MARCH 31, 2009

  MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
    MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
    MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
 

Cash flows from operations:

           

Net earnings (loss)

  $ (18   $ (266   $ (38   $ (204   $ 20      $ (62

Noncash charges (credits) to income:

           

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    119        126        116        122        3        4   

Deferred income taxes, net

    34        11        7        12        27        (1

Pension and other postretirement benefits (Note 12)

    (1     (15     (1     (15     —          —     

Share-based compensation expense

    6        6        5        5        1        1   

Equity in (income) loss of equity affiliates

    3        (5     6        (3     (3     (2 )

Litigation charges

    —          20        —          20        —          —     

Charges for impairment of assets (Notes 6 and 8)

    2       86        1       18        1        68   

Net gains on dispositions of assets and operations

    (83     —          (50     —          (33     —     

Foreign exchange transaction (gains) losses (Note 7)

    (10     4        (10     4        —          —     

Decrease (increase) in working capital:

           

Receivables less allowances

    (87     54        (91     45        4        9   

Income taxes receivables

    568        (200     568        (200     —          —     

Inventories, real estate and land

    (101     37        (65     31        (36     6   

Prepaid expenses

    (12     1        (11     3        (1     (2

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    (43     (255     (20     (217     (23     (38

Deposits on land positions

    3        (3     —          —          3        (3

Intercompany advances(1)

    —          —          —          —          (16 )     (41

Pension contributions

    (127     (8 )     (127     (8 )     —          —     

Other

    (63     (29     (66     (28     3        (1
                                               

Net cash from operations

    190        (436     224        (415     (50     (62
                                               

Cash flows from investing activities:

           

Property and equipment

    (46     (56     (45     (53     (1     (3

Timberlands reforestation

    (13     (15     (13     (15     —          —     

Acquisition of timberlands

    (9     (7     (9     (7     —          —     

Redemption of short-term investments

    47        46        47        46        —          —     

Distributions from (investments in and advances to) equity affiliates

    1        (1     (2     —          3        (1

Proceeds from sale of assets and operations

    115        8        82        8        33        —     

Repayments from (loan to) pension trust (Note 12)

    50       (85 )     50       (85 )     —          —     

Intercompany advances(1)

    —          —          (38     (22     —          —     

Other

    (7 )     8        (2     8        (5 )     —     
                                               

Cash from investing activities

    138        (102     70        (120     30        (4
                                               

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Notes, commercial paper borrowings and revolving credit facilities, net

    (3     —          (3     —          —          —     

Cash dividends

    (11     (53     (11     (53     —          —     

Change in book overdrafts

    (4     (42     3        (42     (7 )     —     

Payments on debt

    (17     (1     —          (1     (17     —     

Exercises of stock options

    1       —          1        —          —          —     

Repurchase of common stock

    —          (2 )     —          (2 )     —          —     

Intercompany advances(1)

    —          —          —          —          54        63   

Other

    (3     (2     (3     (2     —          —     
                                               

Cash from financing activities

    (37     (100     (13     (100     30        63   
                                               

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

    291        (638     281        (635     10        (3

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    1,869        2,294        1,862        2,288        7        6   
                                               

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $ 2,160      $ 1,656      $ 2,143      $ 1,653      $ 17      $ 3   
                                               

Cash paid (received) during the year for:

           

Interest, net of amount capitalized

  $ 153      $ 161      $ 151      $ 161      $ 2     $ —     
                                               

Income taxes

  $ (576   $ 53      $ (576   $ 53      $ —        $ —     
                                               

(1) Intercompany loans and advances represent payments and receipts between Forest Products and Real Estate and are classified as operating, investing or financing based on the perspective of each entity and the characteristics of the underlying cash flows. Intercompany loans and advances are eliminated and do not appear in the consolidated cash flows above.

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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INDEX FOR NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

NOTE 1:    BASIS OF PRESENTATION    6
NOTE 2:    ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS    6
NOTE 3:    BUSINESS SEGMENTS    6
NOTE 4:    NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE    7
NOTE 5:    SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION    8
NOTE 6:    CHARGES FOR FOREST PRODUCTS RESTRUCTURING, CLOSURES AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS    9
NOTE 7:    OTHER OPERATING COSTS (INCOME), NET    9
NOTE 8:    REAL ESTATE ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES    10
NOTE 9:    INVENTORIES    10
NOTE 10:    ACCRUED LIABILITIES    11
NOTE 11:    FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS    11
NOTE 12:    PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS    12
NOTE 13:    COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)    12
NOTE 14:    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES    13
NOTE 15:    SUBSEQUENT EVENTS    14

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

FOR THE QUARTERS ENDED MARCH 31, 2010 AND MARCH 31, 2009

NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Our consolidated financial statements provide an overall view of our results and financial condition. They include our accounts and the accounts of entities that we control, including:

 

 

majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries and

 

 

variable interest entities in which we are the primary beneficiary.

They do not include our intercompany transactions and accounts, which are eliminated.

We account for investments in and advances to unconsolidated equity affiliates using the equity method, with taxes provided on undistributed earnings. This means that we record earnings and accrue taxes in the period that the earnings are recognized by our unconsolidated equity affiliates.

We report our financial results and condition in two groups:

 

 

Forest Products – our forest products-based operations, principally the growing and harvesting of timber, the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products and corporate governance activities; and

 

 

Real Estate – our real estate development and construction operations.

Throughout these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, unless specified otherwise, references to “Weyerhaeuser,” “we” and “our” refer to the consolidated company, including both Forest Products and Real Estate.

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. Except as otherwise disclosed in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to interim financial statements; as such certain disclosures normally provided in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been omitted. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

RECLASSIFICATIONS

We have reclassified certain balances and results from the prior year for consistency with our 2010 reporting. This makes year-to-year comparisons easier. Our reclassifications had no effect on net earnings (loss) or Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest.

NOTE 2: ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

ACCOUNTING CHANGES WE IMPLEMENTED IN 2010

Variable Interest Entities (VIE)

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued guidance that amends existing consolidation guidance for VIEs by:

 

 

changing the required approach for identifying the primary beneficiary of a VIE by replacing the quantitative-based risks and rewards calculation with a qualitative approach that focuses on identifying who has the power to direct activities that significantly affect an entity’s economic performance,

 

 

requiring additional reconsideration events when determining whether an entity is a VIE to include loss of power from voting or similar rights to direct the activities that significantly affect the entity’s economic performance,

 

 

requiring ongoing assessment of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE and

 

 

requiring additional disclosures over involvement with a VIE.

Our adoption of this guidance in first quarter 2010 did not have a material effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

Distributions to Shareholders with Components of Stock and Cash

The FASB issued guidance clarifying that the stock portion of a distribution to shareholders that allows them to elect to receive cash or stock with a limit on the amount of cash that will be distributed is considered a share issuance to be reflected in earnings per share prospectively.

Our adoption of this guidance did not affect our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. This guidance would apply to a distribution of earnings and profits to shareholders as part of a conversion to a real estate investment trust (REIT). See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources – Other Liquidity Related Disclosures” for more information regarding our conversion to a REIT.

NOTE 3: BUSINESS SEGMENTS

We are principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real estate development and construction. Our principal business segments are:

 

 

Timberlands – which includes logs; timber; minerals, oil and gas; and international wood products;

 

 

Wood Products – which includes softwood lumber, engineered lumber, structural panels, hardwood lumber and building materials distribution;

 

 

Cellulose Fibers – which includes pulp, liquid packaging board and an equity interest in a newsprint joint venture;

 

 

Real Estate – which includes real estate development, construction and sales; and

 

 

Corporate and Other – which includes governance, corporate support activities and transportation. We also may record one-time gains or charges in the Corporate and Other segment related to dispositions or events that are not related to an individual operating segment.

 

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An analysis and reconciliation of our business segment information to the respective information in the Consolidated Financial Statements is as follows:

 

     QUARTER ENDED  

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
 

Sales to and revenues from unaffiliated customers:

    

Timberlands

   $ 202      $ 157   

Wood Products

     604        542   

Cellulose Fibers

     410        364   

Real Estate

     151        172   

Corporate and Other

     52        40   
                
     1,419        1,275   
                

Intersegment sales:

    

Timberlands

     171        171   

Wood Products

     16        18   

Corporate and Other

     4        3   
                
     191        192   
                

Total sales and revenues

     1,610        1,467   

Intersegment eliminations

     (191     (192
                

Total

   $ 1,419      $ 1,275   
                

Net contribution to earnings:(1)

    

Timberlands

   $ 81      $ 40   

Wood Products

     (19     (266

Cellulose Fibers

     19        31   

Real Estate

     31        (96

Corporate and Other

     12        (43
                
     124        (334

Interest expense

     (112     (115

Less: capitalized interest

     6        9   
                

Income (loss) before income taxes

     18        (440

Income tax benefit (expense)

     (38     176   
                

Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

   $ (20   $ (264
                

(1) During first quarter 2010, we changed the methodology for allocating corporate costs to the business segments. The amounts presented for first quarter 2009 were not reclassified. Had 2009 been presented using the same methodology, net contribution to earnings would have decreased $4 million for Timberlands, $8 million for Wood Products, $4 million for Cellulose Fibers and $1 million for Real Estate, and increased by $17 million for Corporate and Other.

NOTE 4: NET EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE

Our basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Weyerhaeuser shareholders were:

 

 

$(0.10) for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 and

 

 

$(1.25) for the quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Basic earnings per share is net earnings divided by the weighted average number of our outstanding common shares.

Diluted earnings per share is net earnings divided by the sum of the:

 

 

weighted average number of our outstanding common shares and

 

 

the effect of our outstanding dilutive potential common shares.

Dilutive potential common shares may include:

 

 

outstanding stock options,

 

 

restricted stock units or

 

 

performance share units.

We use the treasury stock method to calculate the effect of our outstanding dilutive potential common shares.

 

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SHARES EXCLUDED FROM DILUTIVE EFFECT

The following shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009, due to our net loss position. However, some or all of these shares may be dilutive potential common shares in future periods.

Potential Shares Not Included in the Computation of Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share

 

     QUARTER ENDED

SHARES IN THOUSANDS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009

Stock options

   12,933    11,180

Restricted stock units

   736    671

Performance share units

   —      220

Share Repurchase Program

In December 2008, we announced a stock repurchase program under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $250 million of outstanding common shares. We repurchased a total of 66,691 shares of common stock for approximately $2 million under the program during first quarter 2009. All common stock purchases under the program were made in open-market transactions. We have not repurchased any more common shares since first quarter 2009.

NOTE 5: SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

In first quarter 2010, we granted 1,264,337 stock options, 71,160 stock appreciation rights and 334,495 restricted stock units. In addition, 229,703 outstanding restricted stock unit awards vested during first quarter 2010. A total of 203,417 shares of common stock were issued as a result of restricted stock unit vesting and stock option exercises.

STOCK OPTIONS

Most of the stock options were granted with the following standard vesting and post-termination vesting terms:

 

 

options vest ratably over 4 years;

 

 

options granted prior to 2010 either vest or continue to vest in the event of death, disability, retirement or involuntary termination; and

 

 

options granted in 2010:

 

   

either vest or continue to vest in the event of death, disability, retirement at an age of at least 65 or age 62-64 with at least 10 years of service, or involuntary termination when the retirement criteria for full or continued vesting have been met;

 

   

continue vesting for one year in the event of involuntary termination when the retirement criteria for full or continued vesting have not been met; and

 

   

stop vesting for all other situations including early retirement prior to age 62 or at age 62-64 with fewer than 10 years of service.

The weighted average exercise price of all of the stock options granted in first quarter 2010 was $39.29.

Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Estimating the Value of Stock Options Granted in First Quarter 2010

 

     10-YEAR STANDARD
OPTIONS
 

Expected volatility

     37.62

Expected dividends

     0.51

Expected term (in years)

     5.16   

Risk-free rate

     2.52

Weighted average grant date fair value

   $ 14.01   

STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS

Stock appreciation rights represent liability-classified awards that are remeasured to reflect the fair value at each reporting period. The following table shows the weighted average assumptions applied to all outstanding stock appreciation rights as of March 31, 2010.

Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Remeasure the Value of Stock Appreciation Rights as of March 31, 2010

 

     MARCH 31,
2010
 

Expected volatility

     39.20

Expected dividends

     0.44

Expected term (in years)

     3.21   

Risk-free rate

     1.69

Weighted average fair value

   $ 9.47   

RESTRICTED STOCK UNITS

The weighted average fair value of the restricted stock units granted in first quarter 2010 was $39.65. The post-termination vesting provisions for restricted stock units granted in 2010 were as follows:

 

 

restricted stock units vest ratably over 4 years; and

 

 

restricted stock units will be forfeited upon termination of employment for any reason, including retirement or involuntary termination.

 

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NOTE 6: CHARGES FOR FOREST PRODUCTS RESTRUCTURING, CLOSURES AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS

We review the carrying value of our assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable through future operations. These events or changes in circumstances may include, but are not limited to:

 

 

decisions made to curtail, close, sell or restructure operations;

 

 

changes in the expected use of assets; and

 

 

significant or prolonged adverse changes in financial markets and economic conditions in markets in which we operate.

Charges for Forest Products restructuring, closures and asset impairments for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009, include:

 

     QUARTER ENDED

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009

Restructuring and closure charges:

    

Termination benefits

   $ (1   $ 66

Pension and postretirement charges

     —          9

Other restructuring and closure costs

     1        7
              

Charges for restructuring and closures

   $ —        $ 82
              

Asset impairments:

    

Long-lived assets

   $ 1      $ 11

Goodwill

     —          3

Other assets

     —          4
              

Impairment of goodwill and other assets

   $ 1      $ 18
              

The charges recognized during first quarter 2009, are primarily related to the Wood Products closures and curtailments, corporate restructuring activities and additional costs recognized in connection with previously announced facility closures.

Asset impairment charges in 2009 include $9 million for software costs and $2 million related to a Wood Products distribution facility site. The fair value of the site was determined based on a broker’s quote classified as a Level 2 input in the fair value hierarchy. Goodwill impairment charges recognized in first quarter 2009 relate to goodwill in our hardwoods and industrial wood products reporting unit.

Changes in accrued termination benefits related to restructuring and facility closures during the quarter ended March 31, 2010, were as follows:

 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

      

Accrued severance as of December 31, 2009

   $ 20   

Payments

     (9
        

Accrued severance as of March 31, 2010

   $ 11   
        

The majority of the accrued severance balance as of March 31, 2010, is expected to be paid by the end of 2010.

NOTE 7: OTHER OPERATING COSTS (INCOME), NET

Other operating costs (income), net:

 

 

exclude our Real Estate operations,

 

 

include both recurring and occasional income and expense items and

 

 

can fluctuate from year to year.

Various Income and Expense Items Included in Forest Products Other Operating Costs (Income), Net

 

     QUARTER ENDED  

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
 

Litigation expense, net

   $ 1      $ 18   

Gain on disposition of assets

     (49     (2

Foreign exchange (gains) losses, net

     (10     4   

Land management income

     (6     (4

Other, net

     (7     (10
                

Total other operating costs (income), net

   $ (71   $ 6   
                

Litigation expense, net, included $20 million during first quarter 2009 to establish a reserve for an agreement to settle alder litigation.

First quarter 2010 included pre-tax gains of $40 million from the sale of certain British Columbia forest licenses and associated rights, $4 million from the sale of a sawmill, and $2 million from the sale of a closed box plant.

 

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NOTE 8: REAL ESTATE ASSET IMPAIRMENTS AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES

We review homebuilding long-lived assets and investments for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. These assets are stated at cost unless events or circumstances trigger an impairment review. If a triggering event occurs and the asset’s carrying amount is not recoverable, we record an impairment loss, which is the difference between the asset’s book value and fair value. The determination of fair value is based on appraisals and market pricing of comparable assets when that information is available, or the discounted value of estimated future net cash flows from these assets.

During first quarter 2009, unfavorable market conditions caused us to re-evaluate our strategy to develop certain projects, reduce sales prices, increase customer incentives, or reassess the recoverability of our investments, which triggered impairment charges. Asset impairments are recorded as adjustments to the cost basis of inventory and investments.

Total Real Estate Impairment and Other Investment-Related Charges

 

     QUARTER ENDED

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009

Real estate impairments

   $ 1    $ 15

Write-off of pre-acquisition costs

     —        24

Other impairment related charges

     —        3
             

Total impairments of long-lived assets and other related charges

     1      42

Impairments of investments and other related charges

     —        26
             

Total impairments and other related charges

   $ 1    $ 68
             

The write-off of pre-acquisition costs primarily relates to forfeited deposits on options to purchase land. The first quarter 2009 charge represents the forfeiture of deposits on two projects that were planned for development of approximately 3,300 residential lots. As of March 31, 2010, we control approximately 63,000 lots under option.

Impairments of investments and other related charges relate to loans and investments in equity affiliates.

There may be individual homes or parcels of land that are held for sale within a community that is held for development. Impairment charges recognized as a result of adjusting individual held-for-sale assets within a community to estimated fair value less cost to sell are included in the total impairment charges below.

 

     Fair Value Measurements Using

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   Number of
Projects
Tested for
Recoverability
   Number
of

Projects
Impaired
   Impairment
Charges
Recognized
   Fair
Value of

Impaired
Projects
   Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

(Level 2)
   Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)

First Quarter 2010

   12    2    $ 1    $ 7    $ 5    $ 2

First Quarter 2009

   59    9    $ 15    $ 17    $ 9    $ 8

The significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) reported above are discounted future cash flows of the projects and investments. We use present value techniques based on discounting the estimated cash flows at a rate commensurate with the inherent risks associated with the assets and related estimated cash flow streams. Discount rates applied to the estimated future cash flows of our homebuilding assets in first quarter 2010 and 2009 were generally 18 percent.

In addition, the investments that were impaired in first quarter 2009 were written down to estimated fair values of zero based on Level 3 inputs.

NOTE 9: INVENTORIES

Forest Products inventories include raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods.

 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   DECEMBER 31,
2009

Logs and chips

   $ 65    $ 33

Lumber, plywood, panels and engineered lumber

     126      102

Pulp and paperboard

     91      80

Other products

     97      97

Materials and supplies

     136      135
             

Total

   $ 515    $ 447
             

 

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NOTE 10: ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Forest Products accrued liabilities were comprised of the following:

 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   DECEMBER 31,
2009

Wages, salaries and severance pay

   $ 135    $ 125

Pension and postretirement

     85      84

Vacation pay

     53      51

Taxes – Social Security and real and personal property

     31      31

Interest

     75      121

Customer rebates and volume discounts

     38      42

Deferred mineral income

     23      31

Other

     163      146
             

Total

   $ 603    $ 631
             

NOTE 11: FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

This note provides details about our:

 

 

debt and

 

 

other financial instruments.

FAIR VALUE OF DEBT

The fair value of our long-term debt was $5.9 billion as of March 31, 2010. The estimated fair values and carrying values consisted of the following:

 

     MARCH 31, 2010    DECEMBER 31, 2009

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   CARRYING VALUE    FAIR VALUE    CARRYING VALUE    FAIR VALUE

Financial Liabilities:

           

Long-term debt (including current maturities)

           

Forest Products

   $ 5,284    $ 5,512    $ 5,284    $ 5,256

Real Estate

   $ 390    $ 387    $ 402    $ 398

To estimate the fair value of long-term debt, we used the following valuation approaches:

 

 

market approach – based on quoted market prices for the same types and issues of our debt; or

 

 

income approach – based on the discounted value of the future cash flows using market yields for the same type and comparable issues of debt.

The inputs to the valuations are based on market data obtained from independent sources or information derived principally from observable market data.

The difference between the fair value and the carrying value represents the theoretical net premium or discount we would pay or receive to retire all debt at the measurement date.

FAIR VALUE OF OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We believe that our other financial instruments, including cash, short-term investments, receivables, and payables, have net carrying values that approximate their fair values with only insignificant differences. This is primarily due to:

 

 

the short-term nature of these instruments,

 

 

carrying short-term investments at expected net realizable value and

 

 

the allowance for doubtful accounts.

We also have long-term investments that are classified as available-for-sale securities. These securities’ carrying values approximate their fair values.

 

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NOTE 12: PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

We recognized net pension credits of $8 million and other postretirement benefit costs of $7 million, for net credits of $1 million during first quarter 2010. This compares to net pension credits of $10 million and other postretirement benefit credits of $5 million, for total credits of $15 million during first quarter 2009. The components of net periodic benefit credits (costs) are:

 

     PENSION     OTHER
POSTRETIREMENT
BENEFITS
 
     QUARTER ENDED  

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
    MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
 

Service cost

   $ (11   $ (29   $ —        $ (1

Interest cost

     (68     (69     (7     (9

Expected return on plan assets

     109        125        —          —     

Amortization of loss

     (15     (4     (5     (4

Amortization of prior service credits (costs)

     (4     (6     5        21   

Loss due to curtailment and special termination benefits

     (3     (7     —          (2 )
                                

Total net periodic benefit credits (costs)

   $ 8      $ 10      $ (7   $ 5   
                                

First quarter 2010 curtailment and special termination benefits are primarily related to the sale of Wood Products facilities announced in fourth quarter 2009.

FAIR VALUE OF PENSION PLAN ASSETS

As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, the value reported for our pension plan assets at the end of 2009 was estimated. Additional information regarding the year-end values generally becomes available to us during the first half of the following year. We expect to complete the valuation of our pension plan assets during second quarter 2010. The final adjustments could affect net pension benefit (expense) depending on the magnitude of the adjustment.

RECEIVABLE FROM PENSION TRUST

In first quarter 2010, the pension trust repaid $50 million of the short-term loans made in 2008 and 2009, bringing the total receivable from the pension trust down to $96 million. The remaining $96 million balance was repaid in April 2010.

EXPECTED PENSION FUNDING

At the end of 2009, we reported that we intended to make a voluntary contribution of approximately $100 million to our U.S. qualified pension plans for the 2009 year by September 15, 2010. We contributed $100 million to our U.S. qualified pension plans in first quarter 2010. The contribution reduced 2009 taxable income, thereby increasing the amount of the 2009 operating loss refund that we received in first quarter 2010. The contribution also decreased the amount of earnings and profits that would have to be distributed in 2010 in order to convert to a real estate investment trust. The company estimates the required 2010 contribution could be as much as $20 million, which would be due by September 15, 2011.

MEDICARE PART D

We recorded a $28 million charge in first quarter 2010 as a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as modified by the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act. The charge is included in income tax benefit (provision) in our Consolidated Statement of Operations. We will no longer be able to claim an income tax deduction for prescription drug benefits provided to retirees and reimbursed under the Medicare Part D subsidy beginning in 2013. Accounting rules require the effect of the change to be recorded in the period that the law is enacted.

NOTE 13: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Our comprehensive income attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders, net of tax, was $9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2010.

Items Included in Our Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

     QUARTER ENDED  

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
 

Consolidated net loss

   $ (18   $ (266

Other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     25        (22

Actuarial net gains (losses), net of tax

     2        (155

Prior service credits, net of tax

     2        6   

Reclassification of net gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax

     —          (1
                

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

     29        (172
                

Total comprehensive income (loss)

     11        (438

Less: Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (2     2   
                
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders    $ 9      $ (436
                

 

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Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss

Our cumulative other comprehensive loss, net of tax, was $635 million as of March 31, 2010.

Items Included in Our Cumulative Other Comprehensive Loss

 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
    DECEMBER 31,
2009
 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   $ 414      $ 389   

Net pension and other postretirement benefit loss not yet recognized in earnings

     (1,190     (1,192

Prior service credit not yet recognized in earnings

     138        136   

Unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities

     3        3   
                

Total

   $ (635   $ (664
                

NOTE 14: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS, COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

This note provides details about our:

 

 

legal proceedings and

 

 

environmental matters.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are party to legal matters generally incidental to our business. The ultimate outcome of any legal proceeding:

 

 

is subject to a great many variables and

 

 

cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty.

However, whenever probable losses from litigation could reasonably be determined — we believe that we have established adequate reserves. In addition, we believe the ultimate outcome of the legal proceedings:

 

 

could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows or financial position in any given quarter or year; but

 

 

will not have a material adverse effect on our long-term results of operations, cash flows or financial position.

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

The issues we have concerning environmental matters are:

 

 

site remediation and

 

 

asbestos management.

Site Remediation

Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act – commonly known as the Superfund – and similar state laws, we:

 

 

are a party to various proceedings related to the cleanup of hazardous waste sites and

 

 

have been notified that we may be a potentially responsible party related to the cleanup of other hazardous waste sites for which proceedings have not yet been initiated.

Our Established Reserves. We have established reserves for estimated remediation costs on the active Superfund sites and other sites for which we are responsible.

Changes in the Reserve for Environmental Remediation

 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

      

Reserve balance as of December 31, 2009

   $ 31   

Reserve charges and adjustments, net

     1   

Payments

     (3
        

Reserve balance as of March 31, 2010

   $ 29   
        

Total active sites as of March 31, 2010

     56   
        

The changes in our reserves for remediation costs reflect:

 

 

new information on any site concerning implementation of remediation alternatives,

 

 

updates on prior cost estimates and new sites and

 

 

costs incurred to remediate sites.

Estimates. We believe it is reasonably possible – based on currently available information and analysis – that remediation costs for all identified sites may exceed our reserves by up to $95 million. The increase in potential remediation costs of $65 million this quarter is due to the bankruptcy of a potentially responsible party with whom we are co-responsible for site remediation.

That estimate – in which those additional costs may be incurred over several years – is the upper end of the range of reasonably possible additional costs. The estimate:

 

 

is much less certain than the estimates on which our accruals currently are based and

 

 

uses assumptions that are less favorable to us among the range of reasonably possible outcomes.

 

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In estimating our current accruals and the possible range of additional future costs, we:

 

 

assumed we will not bear the entire cost of remediation of every site,

 

 

took into account the ability of other potentially responsible parties to participate and

 

 

considered each party’s financial condition and probable contribution on a per-site basis.

We have not recorded any amounts for potential recoveries from insurance carriers.

Asbestos Management

Some of our sites have asbestos containing materials. We have met our current legal obligation to identify and manage these materials. In situations where we cannot reasonably determine when asbestos containing materials might be removed from the sites, we have not recognized a liability because its fair value cannot be reasonably estimated.

NOTE 15: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

At the annual meeting of shareholders on April 15, 2010, our shareholders approved amendments to the company’s articles of incorporation to increase the number of shares of common stock the company is authorized to issue up to 1.36 billion shares from 400 million shares and to impose ownership and transfer restrictions, which limit the number of shares any person or entity may own, including those attributed to it under the attribution provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, to no more than 9.8 percent of the aggregate value of the outstanding shares of any class or series of Weyerhaeuser equity shares. The amendments will be filed and become effective only if the company’s Directors elect to declare a dividend of the company’s accumulated earnings and profits (“Special Dividend”) so that Weyerhaeuser Company would be eligible to convert to a real estate investment trust. The Special Dividend, if declared, would be paid in a combination of stock and cash and is estimated to be approximately $5.5 billion to $5.7 billion. The board intends to cap the cash portion of the payout at 10 percent, or approximately $550 to $570 million, assuming a 2010 conversion. Shareholders also approved the issuance of up to 960 million shares of common stock to be used to pay out the Special Dividend, if declared.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (“MD&A”)

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains statements concerning our future results and performance that are forward-looking statements according to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements:

 

 

use forward-looking terminology,

 

 

are based on various assumptions we make and

 

 

may not be accurate because of risks and uncertainties surrounding the assumptions that we make.

Factors listed in this section – as well as other factors not included – may cause our actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements. There is no guarantee that any of the events anticipated by our forward-looking statements will occur. Or if any of the events occur, there is no guarantee what effect they will have on our operations or financial condition.

We will not update our forward-looking statements after the date of this report.

FORWARD-LOOKING TERMINOLOGY

Some forward-looking statements discuss our plans, strategies and intentions. They use words such as expects, may, will, believes, should, approximately, anticipates, estimates, and plans. In addition, these words may use the positive or negative or a variation of those terms.

STATEMENTS

We make forward-looking statements of our expectations regarding second quarter 2010, including:

 

 

our markets,

 

 

seasonally higher silviculture and roads costs in Timberlands,

 

 

improved operating rates and higher sales volumes in the Wood Products segment,

 

 

higher log costs,

 

 

higher pulp price realizations,

 

 

increased expenses for annual planned maintenance and freight in the Cellulose Fibers segment and

 

 

increases in home sale closings and lower average sales prices in our single-family homebuilding operations.

We base our forward-looking statements on a number of factors, including the expected effect of:

 

 

the economy;

 

 

foreign exchange rates, primarily the Canadian dollar and Euro;

 

 

adverse litigation outcomes and the adequacy of reserves;

 

 

regulations;

 

 

changes in accounting principles;

 

 

the effect of implementation or retrospective application of accounting methods;

 

 

contributions to pension plans;

 

 

projected benefit payments;

 

 

projected tax rates;

 

 

IRS audit outcomes and timing of settlements; and

 

 

other related matters.

RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND ASSUMPTIONS

The major risks and uncertainties – and assumptions that we make – that affect our business include, but are not limited to:

 

 

general economic conditions, including the level of interest rates, availability of financing for home mortgages, strength of the U.S. dollar, employment rates and housing starts;

 

 

market demand for our products, which is related to the strength of the various business segments and economic conditions;

 

 

successful execution of our internal performance plans including restructurings and cost reduction initiatives;

 

 

restructuring of our business support functions;

 

 

performance of our manufacturing operations, including maintenance requirements;

 

 

raw material prices;

 

 

energy prices;

 

 

transportation costs;

 

 

performance of pension fund investments and derivatives;

 

 

the effect of timing of retirements and changes in the market price of our common stock on charges for share-based compensation;

 

 

level of competition from domestic and foreign producers;

 

 

forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations;

 

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legal proceedings;

 

 

changes in accounting principles;

 

 

weather;

 

 

loss from fires, floods, pest infestation and other natural disasters; and

 

 

the other factors described under “Risk Factors” in this report and our annual report on Form 10-K.

EXPORTING ISSUES

We are a large exporter, affected by changes in:

 

 

economic activity in Europe and Asia – especially Japan and China;

 

 

currency exchange rates – particularly the relative value of the U.S. dollar to the Euro and the Canadian dollar; and

 

 

restrictions on international trade or tariffs imposed on imports.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

In reviewing our results of operations, it is important to understand these terms:

 

 

Price realizations refer to net selling prices – this includes selling price plus freight, minus normal sales deductions.

 

 

Net contribution to earnings can be positive or negative and refers to:

 

   

earnings (loss) before interest and income taxes for the Forest Products business segments; and

 

   

earnings (loss) before income taxes for the Real Estate business segment. Interest that previously was capitalized to Real Estate assets that are sold is included in cost of products sold and is included in contribution to earnings for the Real Estate segment.

In the following discussion, unless otherwise noted, references to increases or decreases in income and expense items, price realizations, shipment volumes, and net contributions to earnings are based on the quarter ended March 31, 2010, compared to the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The periods are also referred to as 2010 and 2009.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS

How We Did in First Quarter 2010

NET SALES AND REVENUES / OPERATING EARNINGS (LOSS) / NET LOSS – WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY

 

     QUARTER ENDED     AMOUNT OF
CHANGE

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER-SHARE FIGURES

   MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
    2010 VS. 2009

Net sales and revenues

   $ 1,419      $ 1,275      $ 144

Operating earnings (loss)

   $ 84      $ (330   $ 414

Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

   $ (20   $ (264   $ 244

Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders per share, basic and diluted

   $ (0.10   $ (1.25   $ 1.15

Comparing 2010 with 2009

In 2010:

 

 

Net sales and revenues increased $144 million – 11 percent.

 

 

Net loss decreased $244 million – 92 percent.

Net sales and revenues

Net sales and revenues increased $144 million – 11 percent – primarily due to slight improvements in the U.S. homebuilding industry from historic lows and stronger pulp markets, which was reflected in the following:

 

 

increased prices for residential building products – refer to the Wood Products segment discussion;

 

 

increased price realizations and higher land sales and non-strategic dispositions – refer to the Timberlands segment discussion; and

 

 

increased pulp sales realizations – refer to the Cellulose Fibers segment discussion.

The above increases were partially offset by a decrease in the number of single-family homes closed and in their average selling prices – refer to the Real Estate segment discussion.

Net loss attributable to Weyerhaeuser common shareholders

Our net loss was $244 million lower primarily due to the following:

 

 

decreased restructuring, closure and asset impairment charges – refer to the Wood Products, Real Estate and Corporate and Other segment discussions;

 

 

higher price realizations and gain on sale of assets – refer to the Wood Products segment discussion;

 

 

decreased costs as a result of our cost reduction initiatives and portfolio changes – refer to the Wood Products, Real Estate, and Corporate and Other segment discussions;

 

 

higher gross margins on single-family homes closed and gains on the sale of partnership interests – refer to the Real Estate segment discussion;

 

 

increased domestic log prices in the West and higher contributions from land sales – refer to the Timberlands segment discussion; and

 

 

increased pulp prices and volumes sold – refer to the Cellulose Fibers segment discussion.

 

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These decreases in our loss were partially offset by the following:

 

 

reduced income tax benefit primarily due to having earnings before tax this year compared to a loss in 2009,

 

 

a tax charge related to the federal tax law change for Medicare Part D subsidies and

 

 

increased maintenance and other operating costs - refer to the Cellulose Fibers segment discussion.

TIMBERLANDS

How We Did in First Quarter 2010

Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers, intersegment sales, and net contribution to earnings for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009:

NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – TIMBERLANDS

 

     QUARTER ENDED    AMOUNT OF
CHANGE
 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009
   2010 VS. 2009  

Net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers:

        

Logs:

        

West

   $ 82    $ 82    $ —     

South

     27      33      (6

Canada

     9      2      7   
                      

Subtotal logs sales and revenues

     118      117      1   

Pay as cut timber sales

     8      7      1   

Timberlands exchanges and non-strategic dispositions(1)

     35      4      31   

Higher and better-use land sales(1)

     5      1      4   

Minerals, oil and gas

     15      14      1   

Products from international operations(2)

     15      7      8   

Other products

     6      7      (1
                      

Subtotal net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers

     202      157      45   

Intersegment sales

        

United States

     104      117      (13

Other

     67      54      13   
                      

Subtotal intersegment sales

     171      171      —     
                      

Total sales and revenues

   $ 373    $ 328    $ 45   
                      

Net contribution to earnings

   $ 81    $ 40    $ 41   
                      

 

(1) Dispositions of higher and better use timberland and non-strategic timberlands are conducted through Forest Products subsidiaries.

 

(2) Includes logs, plywood and hardwood lumber harvested or produced by our international operations, primarily in South America.

Comparing 2010 with 2009

In 2010:

 

 

Net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers increased $45 million – 29 percent.

 

 

Intersegment sales were flat.

 

 

Net contribution to earnings increased $41 million – 103 percent.

Net sales and revenues – unaffiliated customers

The $45 million increase in net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers resulted primarily from the following:

 

 

Western log sales were flat as increased price realizations of 12 percent driven by stronger domestic markets were offset by an 11 percent decrease in log sales volumes.

 

 

Canadian log sales volumes increased 195,000 cubic meters as a result of increased demand and price realizations increased 10 percent.

 

 

We had more land exchanges, dispositions of non-strategic timberlands and sales of higher and better use lands in 2010.

 

 

Products from our international operations increased primarily due to higher price realizations across all products.

The above items were partially offset by an 18 percent decrease in southern log sales volumes as a result of reduced harvest.

Intersegment sales

Intersegment sales remained flat as an increase in Canadian intersegment sales driven by increased demand was fully offset by a decrease in intersegment sales within the United States due to fewer Weyerhaeuser mills in operation as a result of closures and curtailments of several Wood Products operations in the United States during 2009.

 

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Net contribution to earnings

The $41 million increase in net contribution to earnings consisted of:

 

 

$26 million increase primarily due to higher domestic prices in the West, which offset lower export prices;

 

 

$15 million in higher contributions from sales of higher and better use property and non-strategic timberland; and

 

 

$12 million decrease in operating costs, which includes less salvage logging, less thinning and reduced spending on silviculture.

This was partially offset by a $9 million decrease as a result of a 15 percent reduction of harvest in the West and a 10 percent reduction of harvest in the South.

Our Outlook

Excluding the disposition of non-strategic timberlands, we expect second quarter operating earnings from the segment to be somewhat lower than first quarter, as higher log prices are offset by increased silviculture and road costs and lower fee timber harvest in the south.

THIRD-PARTY LOG SALES VOLUMES AND FEE HARVEST VOLUMES

 

     QUARTER ENDED    AMOUNT OF
CHANGE
 

VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009
   2010 VS. 2009  

Third party log sales – cubic meters:

        

West

   975    1,090    (115

South

   634    769    (135

Canada

   259    64    195   

International

   78    77    1   
                

Total

   1,946    2,000    (54
                

Fee depletion – cubic meters:

        

West

   1,431    1,678    (247

South

   2,140    2,380    (240

International

   92    107    (15
                

Total

   3,663    4,165    (502
                

WOOD PRODUCTS

How We Did in First Quarter 2010

Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers and net contribution to earnings for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009:

NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – WOOD PRODUCTS

 

     QUARTER ENDED     AMOUNT OF
CHANGE
 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
    2010 VS. 2009  

Net sales and revenues:

      

Structural lumber

   $ 241      $ 212      $ 29   

Engineered solid section

     66        55        11   

Engineered I-Joists

     48        33        15   

Oriented strand board

     66        55        11   

Softwood plywood

     16        14        2   

Hardwood lumber

     54        51        3   

Other products produced

     35        43        (8

Other products purchased for resale

     78        79        (1
                        

Total

   $ 604      $ 542      $ 62   
                        

Net contribution to earnings

   $ (19   $ (266   $ 247   
                        

Comparing 2010 with 2009

In 2010:

 

 

Net sales and revenues increased $62 million – 11 percent.

 

 

Net contribution to earnings improved $247 million – 93 percent.

 

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Net sales and revenues

The lumber and oriented strand board markets were significantly affected by supply-related events in first quarter 2010. Production capacity that had been reduced by mill closures was hit with a sudden surge of orders, as customers restocked highly depleted inventories to accommodate an increase in housing starts. Though we are encouraged by the improvement in market conditions during the quarter, any lasting recovery must be supported by a sustained increase in core housing demand.

The $62 million increase in net sales and revenues was primarily due to the following:

 

 

Structural lumber average price realizations increased 32 percent and shipment volumes decreased 14 percent.

 

 

Engineered solid section average price realizations decreased 6 percent and shipment volumes increased 28 percent.

 

 

Engineered I-joists average price realizations decreased 15 percent and shipment volumes increased 69 percent.

 

 

Oriented strand board (OSB) average price realizations increased 26 percent and shipment volumes decreased 4 percent.

 

 

Softwood plywood average price realizations decreased 3 percent and shipment volumes increased 18 percent.

Net contribution to earnings

The $247 million increase in net contribution to earnings was primarily due to the following:

 

 

$70 million decrease in restructuring, closure and asset impairment charges;

 

 

$58 million increase due to higher sales price realizations for structural lumber and OSB and increased sales volumes for engineered I-joists, engineered solid section and softwood plywood;

 

 

$44 million net pretax gain on the sale of assets, including the sale of certain British Columbia forest licenses and associated rights and the sale of a sawmill;

 

 

$28 million decrease in manufacturing costs due to increased operating efficiencies and lower warehousing and delivery costs;

 

 

$22 million decrease in selling and administrative costs primarily due to previous cost reduction efforts; and

 

 

$20 million decrease in litigation charges due to the settlement of Alder litigation in 2009.

Our Outlook

We expect the segment to be profitable in the second quarter. We anticipate improved operating rates, sales realizations and volumes, partially offset by higher log costs.

THIRD-PARTY SALES VOLUMES

 

     QUARTER ENDED    AMOUNT OF
CHANGE
 

VOLUMES IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009
   2010 VS. 2009  

Structural lumber – board feet

   761    881    (120

Engineered solid section – cubic feet

   4    3    1   

Engineered I-Joists – lineal feet

   44    26    18   

Oriented strand board – square feet (3/8”)

   334    347    (13

Softwood plywood – square feet (3/8”)

   60    51    9   

Hardwood lumber – board feet

   67    58    9   

TOTAL PRODUCTION VOLUMES

 

     QUARTER ENDED    AMOUNT OF
CHANGE
 

VOLUMES IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009
   2010 VS. 2009  

Structural lumber – board feet

   801    861    (60

Engineered solid section – cubic feet

   4    2    2   

Engineered I-Joists – lineal feet

   41    20    21   

Oriented strand board – square feet (3/8”)

   378    335    43   

Softwood plywood – square feet (3/8”)

   48    28    20   

Hardwood lumber – board feet

   59    55    4   

 

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CELLULOSE FIBERS

How We Did in First Quarter 2010

Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues to unaffiliated customers and net contribution to earnings for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009:

NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – CELLULOSE FIBERS

 

    QUARTER ENDED   AMOUNT OF
CHANGE
 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

  MARCH 31,
2010
  MARCH 31,
2009
  2010 VS. 2009  

Net sales and revenues:

     

Pulp

  $ 321   $ 281   $ 40   

Liquid packaging board

    71     66     5   

Other products

    18     17     1   
                   

Total

  $ 410   $ 364   $ 46   
                   

Net contribution to earnings

  $ 19   $ 31   $ (12
                   

Comparing 2010 with 2009

In 2010:

 

 

Net sales and revenues increased $46 million – 13 percent.

 

 

Net contribution to earnings decreased $12 million – 39 percent.

 

 

On January 1, 2010, we exercised an option to acquire liquid packaging board extrusion equipment located at the Longview, Washington mill site. The acquisition will increase the mix of coated board sales and increase various costs, which will be partially offset by the elimination of extrusion service fees.

Net sales and revenues

Net sales and revenues increased $46 million, primarily due to the following:

 

 

Pulp price realizations increased by $73 per ton – 11 percent – due to significant disruptions in available supply as a result of the Chilean earthquake and unseasonably wet weather in the southern U.S.

 

 

Sales volumes for pulp increased 13,000 tons – 3 percent.

 

 

Sales volumes for liquid packaging board increased 3,000 tons – 5 percent.

 

 

Liquid packaging board price realizations increased by $30 per ton – 3 percent – due to a favorable mix shift to coated board sales partially offset by a decrease in market price.

Net contribution to earnings

Net contribution to earnings decreased $12 million, primarily due to the following:

 

 

$37 million increase in maintenance and other operating costs, primarily due to timing of annual maintenance outages and the effect on Canadian operating costs of the weakening U.S. dollar compared to the Canadian dollar;

 

 

$12 million increase in fiber and energy costs, related to higher prices for chips and fuel; and

 

 

$8 million decrease in earnings from our newsprint joint venture.

Partially offsetting these decreases in earnings were the following:

 

 

$31 million increase due to higher pulp price realizations and $2 million due to higher pulp sales volumes,

 

 

$6 million improvement in liquid packaging board price realizations primarily due to improved coated board mix and

 

 

$5 million decrease in chemical cost and extrusion fees reduced by consumption of extrusion resin.

Our Outlook

We expect second quarter earnings from the segment to improve significantly compared to first quarter. We anticipate higher pulp price realizations, partially offset by increased freight and slightly higher annual maintenance costs.

 

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THIRD-PARTY SALES VOLUMES

 

     QUARTER ENDED    AMOUNT OF
CHANGE

VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009
   2010 VS. 2009

Pulp – air-dry metric tons

   422    409    13

Liquid packaging board – tons

   67    64    3

TOTAL PRODUCTION VOLUMES

 

     QUARTER ENDED    AMOUNT OF
CHANGE

VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009
   2010 VS. 2009

Pulp – air-dry metric tons

   437    415    22

Liquid packaging board – tons

   69    65    4

REAL ESTATE

How We Did in First Quarter 2010

Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues and net contribution to earnings for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009:

NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTION TO EARNINGS – REAL ESTATE

 

     QUARTER ENDED     AMOUNT OF
CHANGE
 

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009
    2010 VS. 2009  

Net sales and revenues:

       

Single-family housing

   $ 143    $ 162      $ (19

Land

     7      9        (2

Other

     1      1        —     
                       

Total

   $ 151    $ 172      $ (21
                       

Net contribution to earnings

   $ 31    $ (96   $ 127   
                       

Here is a comparison of key statistics related to our single-family operations for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009:

SUMMARY OF SINGLE-FAMILY STATISTICS

 

     QUARTER ENDED     AMOUNT OF
CHANGE
 

VOLUMES IN THOUSANDS

   MARCH 31,
2010
    MARCH 31,
2009
    2010 VS. 2009  

Homes sold

   620      455      165   

Homes closed

   393      429      (36

Homes sold but not closed (backlog)

   877      584      293   

Single-family gross margin - excluding impairments (%)(1)

   19.4   10.7   8.7

 

(1) Single-family gross margin equals revenue less cost of sales and period costs (other than impairments and deposit write-offs).

Comparing 2010 with 2009

In 2010:

 

 

Net sales and revenues decreased $21 million – 12 percent.

 

 

Net contribution to earnings increased $127 million.

Markets for new homes are highly differential across our operations with uneven demand patterns. Buyers in lower price points have been attracted by housing affordability, partially due to available tax credits and low mortgage rates. In certain regions, the market for new homes has experienced activity at higher price levels. Although the supply of new homes has stabilized, most of our markets have been affected by increasing levels of foreclosures and short-sales, high unemployment and low consumer confidence. We experienced improved market activity, as reflected in the following statistics:

 

 

New orders for single-family homes sold increased 36 percent in first quarter 2010 compared to first quarter 2009.

 

 

Contract cancellation rates in first quarter 2010 were 19 percent compared to 28 percent in first quarter 2009.

 

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Net sales and revenues

The $21 million decrease in net sales and revenues resulted primarily from:

 

 

Home closings decreased 8 percent to 393 in first quarter 2010 from 429 in first quarter 2009.

 

 

Average selling prices of single-family homes decreased 3 percent to $365,000 in first quarter 2010 from $377,000 in first quarter 2009, primarily due to a change in mix.

 

 

Revenues from land and lots sales decreased $2 million. Land and lots sales are a routine part of our home building and land development business, but they do not occur evenly throughout the year.

Net contribution to earnings

The $127 million increase in net contribution to earnings resulted primarily from:

 

 

$72 million decrease in charges for impairments, pre-acquisition cost write-offs, and restructuring costs;

 

 

$34 million increase in equity in income of equity affiliates – including gains of $33 million on the sale of interests in two commercial partnerships in first quarter 2010;

 

 

$19 million decrease in selling, general and administrative costs – primarily due to lower volume of closings and overall cost reductions; and

 

 

$8 million increase from single-family home closings, as lower per home construction costs and higher margins more than offset the effect of fewer closings and lower average sales prices.

Our Outlook

We expect second quarter results from single-family homebuilding operations to be comparable to the first quarter. We anticipate an increase in home sale closings, offset by lower average sales prices due to mix. We do not anticipate the significant level of earnings for the sale of commercial partnerships that we experienced in the first quarter.

CORPORATE AND OTHER

Our Corporate and Other segment includes:

 

 

governance-related corporate support activities and company-wide initiatives, such as major system and infrastructure deployments; and

 

 

transportation operations, including Westwood Shipping Lines and five short line railroads.

We also record certain gains or charges in the Corporate and Other segment related to dispositions or events that generally are not related to an individual operating segment.

How We Did in First Quarter 2010

Here is a comparison of net sales and revenues and net contribution to earnings for the quarters ended March 31, 2010, and March 31, 2009:

NET SALES AND REVENUES / NET CONTRIBUTIONS TO EARNINGS – CORPORATE AND OTHER

 

     QUARTER ENDED     AMOUNT OF
CHANGE

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009
    2010 VS. 2009

Net sales and revenues

   $ 52    $ 40      $ 12
                     

Net contribution to earnings

   $ 12    $ (43   $ 55
                     

Comparing 2010 with 2009

In 2010:

 

 

Net sales and revenues increased $12 million – 30 percent.

 

 

Net contributions to earnings increased $55 million.

Net sales and revenues

The $12 million increase in net sales and revenues primarily consisted of increased revenues generated by our Westwood shipping operations as a result of higher volumes and prices.

 

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Net contribution to earnings

Net contribution to earnings increased $55 million, primarily due to the following:

 

 

$20 million decrease in charges for corporate restructuring activities, primarily related to termination benefits;

 

 

$16 million charge in first quarter 2009 for the market value of timberland property donated to the Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation;

 

 

$15 million decrease in foreign exchange losses, primarily resulting from strengthening of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar; and

 

 

$9 million charge for asset impairments in first quarter 2009 with no comparable charge in 2010.

INTEREST EXPENSE

Including Real Estate, our interest expense incurred was:

 

 

$112 million during first quarter 2010 and

 

 

$115 million during first quarter 2009.

Interest expense incurred decreased $3 million, primarily due to reductions in our debt during third quarter 2009 offset slightly by net new debt issued in the fourth quarter of 2009.

INCOME TAXES

The 2010 income tax rate is higher than the statutory rate, primarily due to the effect of state and foreign income taxes on a low pre-tax earnings base. Additionally, income tax credits, which expired in 2009 and have not been extended, have not been included in the 2010 provision. Extension of the income tax credits would reduce the 2010 effective income tax rate.

Our effective income tax rates were:

 

 

42.3 percent for 2010 and

 

 

33.6 percent for 2009.

The 2010 rate excludes the effect of the following items:

 

 

$28 million tax charge due to an inability to claim a tax deduction for prescription drug benefits provided to retirees and reimbursed under the Medicare Part D subsidy beginning in 2013.

 

 

$3 million charge due to state tax law and rate changes.

The income tax rate for 2009 was lower primarily because foreign tax expense reduced the 2009 tax benefit and a provision for unrecognized tax benefits was recorded.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We are committed to maintaining a sound and conservative capital structure which enables us to:

 

 

protect the interests of our shareholders and lenders and

 

 

have access at all times to all major financial markets.

Two important elements of our policy governing capital structure include:

 

 

viewing the capital structure of Forest Products separately from that of Real Estate given the very different nature of their assets and business activity and

 

 

minimizing liquidity risk by managing a combination of maturing short-term and long-term debt.

The amount of debt and equity for Forest Products and Real Estate will reflect the following:

 

 

basic earnings capacity and

 

 

liquidity characteristics of their respective assets.

CASH FROM OPERATIONS

Cash from operations includes:

 

 

cash received from customers;

 

 

cash paid to employees, suppliers and others;

 

 

cash paid for interest on our debt; and

 

 

cash paid for taxes.

Consolidated net cash (used in) provided by our operations in first quarter was:

 

 

$190 million in 2010 and

 

 

$(436) million in 2009.

 

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Comparing 2010 with 2009

Net cash used in operations increased $626 million in 2010 as compared with first quarter 2009.

Net cash inflows related to income taxes increased $629 million for the quarter. We received income tax refunds of $576 million in first quarter 2010 for the carry back of the 2009 net operating loss and alternative fuel credits. We paid taxes of $53 million in first quarter 2009.

Cash received from customers, paid to employees and suppliers, and paid for interest did not change significantly first quarter 2010 compared to first quarter 2009.

CASH FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

Cash from investing activities includes:

 

 

acquisitions of property, equipment, timberlands and reforestation;

 

 

investments in or distribution from equity affiliates;

 

 

proceeds from sale of assets and operations; and

 

 

purchases and redemptions of short-term investments.

Summary of Capital Spending by Business Segment – Excluding Real Estate

We anticipate that our capital expenditures for 2010 – excluding acquisitions and our Real Estate business segment – will be approximately $200 million. However, that range could change due to:

 

 

future economic conditions,

 

 

weather and

 

 

timing of equipment purchases.

 

     QUARTER ENDED

DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN MILLIONS

   MARCH 31,
2010
   MARCH 31,
2009

Timberlands

   $ 20    $ 28

Wood Products

     2      25

Cellulose Fibers(1)

     39      8

Corporate and Other

     1      7
             
   $ 62    $ 68
             

 

(1) Includes the exercise of an option to acquire liquid packaging board extrusion equipment for $21 million, including assumption of liabilities of $4 million.

Proceeds from the Sale of Nonstrategic Assets

Proceeds received from the sale of nonstrategic assets were $115 million in 2010. This included:

 

 

$40 million for the sale of British Columbia forest licenses and associated rights,

 

 

$33 million for the sale of partnership interests in our Real Estate Segment and

 

 

$28 million for the sale of Wood Products assets.

In first quarter 2010, the pension trust repaid $50 million of the short-term loans made in 2008 and 2009, decreasing the total receivable from the pension trust to $96 million. The remaining $96 million balance was repaid in April 2010.

CASH FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

Cash from financing activities includes:

 

 

issuances and payment of long-term debt,

 

 

borrowings and payments under revolving lines of credit,

 

 

changes in our book overdrafts,

 

 

proceeds from stock offerings and option exercises and

 

 

payment of cash dividends.

Debt

We repaid debt of:

 

 

$20 million in first quarter 2010 and

 

 

$1 million in first quarter 2009.

 

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Long-term debt and revolving credit facilities

Weyerhaeuser Company and Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company (WRECO) have a $1.0 billion 5-year revolving credit facility that expires in December 2011 (Credit Facility). WRECO can borrow up to $200 million under this facility. Neither of the entities is a guarantor of the borrowing of the other under this credit facility. In March 2010, Weyerhaeuser Company’s $400 million revolving credit facility expired and was not renewed.

There were no net proceeds from the issuance of debt or from borrowings (repayments) under our available credit facility in the first quarters of 2010 or 2009.

Debt covenants

As of March 31, 2010 Weyerhaeuser Company and WRECO:

 

 

had no borrowings outstanding under the credit facilities,

 

 

had $23 million in letters of credit drawn under the 2011 facility and

 

 

were in compliance with the credit facility covenants.

Weyerhaeuser Company Covenants:

Key covenants related to Weyerhaeuser Company include the requirement to maintain:

 

 

a minimum defined net worth of $3.0 billion and

 

 

a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 65 percent or less.

Weyerhaeuser Company’s defined net worth is comprised of:

 

 

total Weyerhaeuser shareholders’ interest,

 

 

plus or minus accumulated comprehensive loss balance related to deferred pension and postretirement income or expense,

 

 

minus Weyerhaeuser Company’s investment in subsidiaries in our Real Estate segment or other unrestricted subsidiaries.

Total Weyerhaeuser Company capitalization is comprised of:

 

 

total Weyerhaeuser Company (excluding WRECO) debt

 

 

plus total defined net worth.

As of March 31, 2010, Weyerhaeuser Company had:

 

 

a defined net worth of $4.3 billion and

 

 

a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 55.6 percent.

Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Company Covenants

Key covenants related to WRECO revolving credit facilities and medium-term notes include the requirement to maintain:

 

 

a minimum defined net worth of $100 million,

 

 

a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 80 percent or less and

 

 

Weyerhaeuser Company or a subsidiary must own at least 79 percent of WRECO.

WRECO’s defined net worth is:

 

 

total WRECO shareholders’ interest,

 

 

minus intangible assets,

 

 

minus WRECO’s investment in joint ventures and partnerships.

Total WRECO defined debt is:

 

 

total WRECO debt – including any intercompany debt

 

 

plus outstanding WRECO guarantees and letters of credit.

Total WRECO capitalization is defined as:

 

 

total WRECO defined debt and

 

 

total WRECO defined net worth.

As of March 31, 2010, WRECO had:

 

 

a defined net worth of $799 million and

 

 

a defined debt-to-total-capital ratio of 61.5 percent.

Paying dividends and repurchasing stock

We paid dividends of:

 

 

$11 million in first quarter 2010 and

 

 

$53 million in first quarter 2009.

The decrease in dividends paid is primarily due to the decrease in our quarterly dividend from 25 cents to 5 cents in July 2009.

During 2009, we repurchased 66,691 shares of common stock at a cost of $2 million under the stock-repurchase program authorized by the board of directors in December 2008.

 

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OTHER LIQUIDITY RELATED DISCLOSURES

Expected Pension Funding

At the end of 2009, we reported that we intended to make a voluntary contribution of approximately $100 million to our U.S. qualified pension plans for the 2009 year by September 15, 2010. We contributed $100 million to our U.S. qualified pension plans in first quarter 2010. The contribution reduced 2009 taxable income, thereby increasing the amount of the 2009 operating loss refund that we received in first quarter 2010. The contribution also decreased the amount of earnings and profits that would have to be distributed in 2010 in order to convert to a real estate investment trust. The company estimates the required 2010 contribution could be as much as $20 million, which would be due by September 15, 2011.

Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Conversion

We announced in December 2009 that our board had determined that conversion to a REIT would best support the company’s strategic direction. Factors that the board will consider in determining the timing of converting to a REIT include the state of the economic recovery, changes in tax policy including shareholder tax rates and the distribution of earnings and profits required under tax laws for REIT election. We believe that 2010 is the most likely year in which conversion will occur. Following are points related to conversion:

 

 

To implement our decision to be taxed as a REIT, the company is required to distribute our accumulated earnings and profits to our shareholders in a special dividend. The total amount of earnings and profits as of the beginning of the year is between $5.5 and $5.7 billion. The board intends to cap the cash portion of the payout at 10 percent, or approximately $550 to $570 million, assuming a 2010 conversion.

 

 

We received shareholder approval on April 15, 2010 to issue a significant number of shares to enable the payout of earnings and profits to shareholders. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 15: Subsequent Events” for more information.

 

 

We will reverse certain current and deferred income tax liabilities and estimate that this would result in a benefit in the Consolidated Statement of Operations of approximately $1 billion based on current balances.

 

 

The stock portion of the earnings and profits distribution would be treated as the issuance of new shares for accounting purposes. See “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Note 2: Accounting Pronouncements” for more information. The required treatment will result in dilution of our earnings (loss) per share.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make judgments and estimates that affect our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.

In accounting, we base our judgments and estimates on:

 

 

historical experience and

 

 

assumptions we believe are appropriate and reasonable under current circumstances.

Actual results, however, may differ from the estimated amounts we have recorded. For a full description of our critical accounting policies, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

No changes occurred during first quarter 2010 that had a material effect on the information relating to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk that was provided in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Disclosure controls are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. The company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2010 based on an evaluation of the company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of that date.

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS

No changes occurred in the company’s internal control over financial reporting during first quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Refer to “Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – Note 14: Legal Proceedings, Commitments and Contingencies.”

RISK FACTORS

There have been no significant changes during first quarter 2010 to risk factors presented in the company’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

In December 2008, we announced a stock-repurchase program under which we are authorized to repurchase up to $250 million of outstanding shares. We repurchased a total of 66,691 shares of common stock for approximately $2 million under the program during first quarter 2009. All common stock purchases under the program were made in open-market transactions. We have not repurchased any more common shares since first quarter 2009.

 

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EXHIBITS

 

    3.1    Articles of Incorporation
  12.    Statements regarding computation of ratios
  31.    Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended
  32.    Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350)
100.INS    XBRL Instance Document
100.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
100.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
100.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
100.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
100.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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