0001193125-22-111727.txt : 20220421 0001193125-22-111727.hdr.sgml : 20220421 20220420211500 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-22-111727 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 6-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20220420 FILED AS OF DATE: 20220421 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20220420 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001402388 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SAWMILLS, PLANNING MILLS, GENERAL [2421] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 6-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-39974 FILM NUMBER: 22839501 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 501-858 BEATTY STREET CITY: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA STATE: A1 ZIP: V6B 1C1 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 501-858 BEATTY STREET CITY: VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA STATE: A1 ZIP: V6B 1C1 6-K 1 d333134d6k.htm 6-K 6-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2022

Commission File No. 001-39974

 

 

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

 

501- 858 Beatty Street

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada V6B 1C1

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F

Form 20-F  ☐            Form 40-F  ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1)  ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7)  ☐

 

 

 

SUBMITTED HEREWITH

 

Exhibits     
99.1    Voting Results of Annual General and Special Meeting held April 20, 2022
99.2    News Release re: West Fraser Announces Voting Results of the Annual Shareholders Meeting

 

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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.

Dated: April 20, 2022

 

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD.
/s/ Christopher A. Virostek
Christopher A. Virostek
Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer
 EX-99.1 2 d333134dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

ANNUAL GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD.

(“WEST FRASER”)

Wednesday, April 20, 2022 – 11:30 a.m.

Quesnel, British Columbia

Voting Results

This report on the voting results of the annual general and special meeting of shareholders of West Fraser is made in accordance with section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations.

The management of West Fraser recommended that Shareholders vote FOR matters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 below:

 

1.

Number of Directors

The number of directors was set at 11 by a show of hands (no ballot).

 

2.

Election of Directors

Each of the 11 nominees listed in the information circular were elected as directors of West Fraser.

 

Nominee

  

Votes

For

  

% Votes

For

  

Votes

Withheld

  

% Votes

Withheld

Henry H. Ketcham

   78,478,566   97.10   2,340,859   2.90

Reid E. Carter

   79,297,284   98.12   1,522,141   1.88

Raymond Ferris

   80,091,124   99.10   728,301   0.90

John N. Floren

   79,998,381   98.98   821,044   1.02

Ellis Ketcham Johnson

   80,616,788   99.75   202,637   0.25

Brian G. Kenning

   79,275,043   98.09   1,544,382   1.91

Marian Lawson

   80,393,123   99.47   426,302   0.53

Colleen McMorrow

   80,563,237   99.68   256,187   0.32

Robert L. Phillips

   72,707,706   89.96   8,111,719   10.04

Janice G. Rennie

   76,064,521   94.12   4,754,904   5.88

Gillian D. Winckler

   80,522,389   99.63   297,036   0.37

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3.

Appointment of Auditor

The auditor listed in the information circular was appointed as auditor of West Fraser by a show of hands (no ballot).

 

4.

Special Resolution on Amendment of Corporate Articles

The amendment of the corporate Articles was approved as described in the information circular.

 

Votes For   Votes Against   % Votes For
80,474,694   506,612   99.37

 

5.

Ordinary Resolution on Approval of U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan for U.S. employees was approved as described in the information circular.

 

Votes For   Votes Against   % Votes For
80,808,364   172,943   99.79

 

6.

Advisory Resolution on our Approach to Executive Compensation

West Fraser’s approach to executive compensation was approved (on an advisory basis) as described in the information circular.

 

Votes For   Votes Against   % Votes For
76,623,538   4,357,769   94.62
 EX-99.2 3 d333134dex992.htm EX-99.2 EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

 

News Release

    LOGO

For Immediate Release

WEST FRASER ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

VANCOUVER, B.C., April 20, 2022 – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser” or the “Company”) (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced, in accordance with Toronto Stock Exchange requirements, the voting results from its Annual General and Special Meeting held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 in Quesnel, BC.

Voting Results for the Election of Directors

A total of 84,179,585 Common shares and Class B Common shares were voted at the meeting, representing 79.68% of the votes attached to all outstanding shares. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business before the meeting, including the election of all director nominees as follows:

 

Director

  

Votes

For

  

% of Votes

in Favour

  

Votes

Withheld

  

% of Votes

Withheld

Hank Ketcham

   78,478,566   97.10   2,340,859   2.90

Reid E. Carter

   79,297,284   98.12   1,522,141   1.88

Raymond Ferris

   80,091,124   99.10   728,301   0.90

John N. Floren

   79,998,381   98.98   821,044   1.02

Ellis Ketcham Johnson

   80,616,788   99.75   202,637   0.25

Brian G. Kenning

   79,275,043   98.09   1,544,382   1.91

Marian Lawson

   80,393,123   99.47   426,302   0.53

Colleen McMorrow

   80,563,237   99.68   256,187   0.32

Robert L. Phillips

   72,707,706   89.96   8,111,719   10.04

Janice G. Rennie

   76,064,521   94.12   4,754,904   5.88

Gillian D. Winckler

   80,522,389   99.63   297,036   0.37

Voting Results for Other Matters

Shareholders approved the fixing the number of directors at eleven (11).

Shareholders approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor of the Company.

The resolution on the amendment of corporate Articles as disclosed in the Company’s management information circular dated March 8, 2022 was also approved, with 99.37% of votes cast in favour.

The resolution on approval of the U.S. Employee Stock Purchase Plan as disclosed in the Company’s management information circular dated March 8, 2022 was also approved, with 99.79% of votes cast in favour.

The resolution on the Company’s approach to executive compensation (Say-on-Pay) as disclosed in the Company’s management information circular dated March 8, 2022 was also approved, with 94.62% of votes cast in favour.

Detailed voting results for the meeting are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.

About West Fraser

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials. For more information about West Fraser, visit www.westfraser.com.

For More Information

Media Contact

Joyce Wagenaar

Director, Communications

Tel. (604) 817-5539

media@westfraser.com

Investor Contact

Robert B. Winslow, CFA

Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Tel. (416) 777-4426

shareholder@westfraser.com

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