Stella-Jones Acquires Shelburne Wood Protection

On April 1, 2019, Stella-Jones Inc. (the “Company”) completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Shelburne Wood Protection Ltd. (“SWP”), located in Shelburne, Ontario. The SWP plant is specialized in the treatment of residential lumber.

The total consideration for the acquisition was approximately $9.2 million of which $8.5 million was financed through the Company’s syndicated credit facilities and $0.7 million was recorded as a balance of purchase price. The balance of purchase price bears no interest, will be paid to the seller in two equal amounts on the first and second anniversary of the transaction and was recorded at fair value using an effective interest rate of 3.31%. The SWP acquisition will be accounted as an acquisition of a group of assets.

About Stella-Jones

Stella-Jones Inc. (TSX: SJ) is a leading producer and marketer of pressure treated wood products. The Company supplies North America’s railroad operators with railway ties and timbers, and the continent’s electrical utilities and telecommunication companies with utility poles. Stella-Jones also manufactures and distributes residential lumber and accessories to retailers for outdoor applications, as well as industrial products for construction and marine applications. The Company’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Contact:

Eric Vachon – Senior Vice President & CFO – evachon@stella-jones.com – (514) 940-3903

Source: Stella-Jones Inc.