The following is a summary of the GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (ICLTF) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:
Financial Performance:
GreenFirst reported a net loss of $14.5 million in Q2.
Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was negative $12.1 million.
Net lumber sales decreased to $66 million from $69 million in Q1 due to lower volumes and pricing.Paper segment net sales increased to $28 million from $24 million in Q1, driven by higher volumes.
Business Progress:
Announced the spin-out of Kap Corporation to focus on core lumber production.
Received a $24 million financing agreement from the Province of Ontario for Kap Corporation.
Implemented cost reductions and efficiency improvements in production.
Announced a buy-out group annuity transferring $26.5 million of pension obligations.
Opportunities:
The spin-out of Kap Corporation allows GreenFirst to focus on its core lumber business and provides shareholders potential future upside from Kap.
Lower interest rates expected to rebound lumber pricing, supported by housing market fundamentals.
Risks:
Continued low lumber demand due to high mortgage rates and an oversupply of inventory.
Pricing and operational challenges in the paper segment.
High SG&A expenses driven by corporate reorganization and spin-off plans.
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