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On April 22, 2026, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: WFG) convened its Annual General and Special Meeting in Vancouver, British Columbia. The meeting saw a significant turnout with 69,106,612 shares cast, representing 88.26% of all outstanding shares.

Election of Directors

The shareholders cast their votes for the election of directors, and all nominees were approved with favorable majorities. The voting results were as follows:

• - Hank Ketcham: 57,936,642 votes (86.40% in favor)
• - Doyle N. Beneby: 66,543,465 votes (99.23% in favor)
• - Eric L. Butler: 67,031,881 votes (99.96% in favor)
• - Reid E. Carter: 65,657,002 votes (97.91% in favor)
• - John N. Floren: 66,323,395 votes (98.91% in favor)
• - Ellis Ketcham Johnson: 66,626,552 votes (99.36% in favor)
• - Brian G. Kenning: 58,403,048 votes (87.10% in favor)
• - Marian Lawson: 67,030,026 votes (99.96% in favor)
• - Sean P. McLaren: 66,780,396 votes (99.94% in favor)
• - Colleen M. McMorrow: 67,018,931 votes (99.94% in favor)
• - Gillian D. Winckler: 66,895,719 votes (99.76% in favor)

The high approval percentages reflect strong confidence from shareholders in the company's leadership.

Other Resolutions Approved

In addition to the director elections, several crucial resolutions were passed:

• - The number of directors was fixed at eleven by show of hands.
• - The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company's auditor was also approved unanimously.
• - The shareholders endorsed the executive compensation framework, known as 'Say-on-Pay', with 86.41% in favor. This decision allows shareholders to express their approval or disapproval of executive compensation packages.
• - Another significant matter, the reconfirmation of the Company's Shareholder Rights Plan, was approved with 87.03% of votes supporting its continuation.

Company Overview

West Fraser is recognized as a leading diversified wood products manufacturer, with a footprint extending across more than 50 facilities in Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Europe. The company is committed to sustainable forest practices and produces a variety of products including lumber, engineered wood products like OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, as well as kraft pulp and paper products. These offerings are utilized in home construction, remodeling, and various industrial applications.

For further details about West Fraser and its operations, visit westfraser.com.

Conclusion

West Fraser's recent meeting underlines the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability to its shareholders. The resounding support for the board of directors and the resolutions demonstrates confidence in West Fraser's strategic direction, which is crucial as the company navigates the evolving timber market and continues to focus on sustainable practices.