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Annual Investor Conference — May 20081
Annual InvestorConference
Annual InvestorConference
New YorkMay 30, 2008
Annual Investor Conference — May 20082
Forward-looking StatementForward-looking StatementThis presentation contains statements concerning the company’s future results and performance that are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements use forward-looking terminology, are based on our assumptions and may not be accurate because of risks and assumptions surrounding the assumptions we make. Factors listed here – 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. 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 this presentation.Some of these forward-looking statements discuss our plans, strategies and intentions. They use words such as expects, may, will, believes, should, approximately, anticipates, estimates, and plans. We may use the positive or negative or a variations of those terms.We make forward-looking statements about our expectations regarding: our markets in the second quarter 2008; homebuilding starts in the second quarter of 2008; demand and pricing for our wood products during the second quarter of 2008; fee timber harvests in the South and West; timing of sales of non-strategic timberlands; land, option or joint venture activity in Real Estate and valuation of this activity during the second quarter of 2008; earnings and performance of our businesses; higher costs for energy and silvaculture; additional expenses for storm salvage operations; increased annual maintenance downtime in company facilities in the second quarter of 2008; increased expenses for annual planned maintenance in the Cellulose Fibers segment during the second quarter of 2008; seasonal increases in OCC and fiber costs; possible further curtailments in the Wood Products segment; increased manufacturing costs in the Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling segment during the second quarter of 2008; box prices and shipments; capital expenditures; and timing of debt repayment. We also base our forward-looking statements on the expected effect of: foreign exchange rates, primarily Canadian and New Zealand; 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 related matters.The major risks, uncertainties and assumptions that we make and that may affect our businesses and actual results include, but are not limited to:
performance of our manufacturing operations, including unexpected maintenance requirements; successful execution of internal performance plans, including restructurings and cost reduction initiatives; completion of the sale of the Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling businesses to International Paper;restructuring of our business support functions following the divestiture of the Containerboard, Packaging and Recycling businesses;successful salvage of our storm-damaged timber in the Pacific Northwest;performance of our pension fund investments and derivatives;general economic conditions, including the level of interest rates, strength of the U.S. dollar and housing starts;the effect of timing of retirements and changes in the market price of company stock on charges for stock-based compensation;market demand for our products, which is related to the relative strength of various U.S. business segments; energy prices; raw material prices;chemical prices;transportation costs;level of competition from domestic and foreign producers; forestry, land use, environmental and other governmental regulations; legal proceedings;changes in accounting principles; weather; loss from fires, floods, windstorms, pest infestation and other natural disasters; andfactors described under “Risk Factors” in our periodic reports.
We are a large exporter and are affected by changes in economic activity in Europe and Asia, particularly Japan; by changes in 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.
Annual Investor Conference — May 20083
Steve RogelChairman
Steve RogelChairman
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Dan FultonPresident & CEO
Dan FultonPresident & CEO
Annual Investor Conference — May 20085
Research & DevelopmentMiles Drake
Senior Vice President, R&DChief Technology Officer
Research & DevelopmentMiles Drake
Senior Vice President, R&DChief Technology Officer
Annual Investor Conference — May 20086
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
There is no other resource that can do as much as the forest
There is no other resource that can do as much as the forest
and do it sustainably!
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GlobalDriversGlobalDrivers
SilvicultureBiomass logistics / handlingScale processing / conversion
WeyerhaeuserCompetenciesWeyerhaeuserCompetencies
Unique OpportunitiesUnique Opportunities
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Scientifically Managed Forests Scientifically Managed Forests Wood
Products
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
Annual Investor Conference — May 20089
We Are Developing theNext Generation of Tools for Forest Operations
We Are Developing theNext Generation of Tools for Forest Operations
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
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Clonal Forestry —A Potential RevolutionClonal Forestry —A Potential Revolution
Patented clonal propagation technologySelect the seedling for its wood properties and growth characteristicIncrease the rate of improvement of our seed stock
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
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Hygiene and Absorbents —Creating Value-Added ProductsHygiene and Absorbents —Creating Value-Added Products
Increasing absorbencyImproving product softnessControlling odorReducing manufacturing costs
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
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Cellulose Fibers for TextilesCellulose Fibers for Textiles
Specialty pulps for textile feedstock and new processes for advanced fibers
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
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WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefitsCellulose Fibers for
Building MaterialsCellulose Fibers for Building Materials
Advanced fiber cement products —potential for asbestos replacement
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Looking Ahead —Biofuels from the ForestLooking Ahead —Biofuels from the Forest
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
50-50 joint venture companyDevelop and commercialize technology for converting cellulose-based biomassFor use in renewable transportation fuels from non-food sources
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Bringing Safe, Secure Sustainable Feedstocks and Materials to Petrochemical and Chemical Industry
Bringing Safe, Secure Sustainable Feedstocks and Materials to Petrochemical and Chemical Industry
Advanced Materials
Explore important new markets that promise• Large volume• High value
Chemical Feedstocks
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
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Looking Ahead —Ecosystem Benefits from the ForestLooking Ahead —Ecosystem Benefits from the Forest
Weyerhaeuser sequesters over 16 million metric tons of CO2 every year!
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis
Water + Carbon DioxideWater + Carbon Dioxide Cellulose + OxygenCellulose + OxygenSunlightChlorophyll
SunlightChlorophyll
H20H20 CO2CO2
O2O2
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WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
WoodProducts
HomeBuilding
Cellulose FiberProducts
Biofuels
Biomaterials
EcosystemBenefits
There is no other resource that can do as much as the forest
There is no other resource that can do as much as the forest
and there is no other company in North America with the capacity and technology to do as much with
forests as Weyerhaeuser
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OperationsRich Hanson
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
OperationsRich Hanson
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer
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1.230.99
2.28
1.67
2.272.482.612.46
3.8
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
2000 01 02 03 04 05 06 2007 2008
RIRTotal Company Recordable Incident Rate
2000–2008 March Year-to-Date
Safely Making MoneySafely Making Money
Company Goal
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Timberlands Value CreationTimberlands Value Creation
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Sustainable forest managementActive portfolio managementMarket and scale efficienciesIncreasing non-timber valuesGlobal growth
Timberlands Value CreationTimberlands Value Creation
Industry-leading returns
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Global FootprintGlobal Footprint
Fee Ownership
Long-term Lease
License Arrangements Total Acres
U.S. West 2,220 2,220U.S. South 3,426 728 4,154Canada 15,054 15,054Uruguay 272 24 296China* 52 52
Total 5,918 752 15,106 21,776
Thousands of Acres
* As of July 31, 2008
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Precision Landscape SilviculturePrecision Landscape Silviculture
Grow bigger sawtimber faster, better, cheaper than competitorsInvest in silviculture and sustainability to enhance timberland returnsScale and concentration provide for efficient harvest and transport
Genetics & Nurseries
Plant Tend & Maintain
Harvest …Manage a healthy stand(Thin & Fertilize)
Soil Management
Site Preparation
... and ready to begin again
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Timberlands Portfolio OptimizationTimberlands Portfolio Optimization
Improving returns through active portfolio management• Better productivity
and logistics• Major strategic
acquisitions as wellas regional sales
• Exchange activity ongoing
Timberlands Yield CurveTimberlands Yield Curve
Tim
ber R
etur
n
Acres
Acquisition Targets
Divestment Targets
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Global Markets Influence Log ValuesGlobal Markets Influence Log Values
Douglas-fir Logs
Domestic Logs & Fiber SYP Logs
& Fiber
Eucalyptus & Pine Logs
Fiber Logs
Lumber & Panels
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Increasing Non-timber ValuesIncreasing Non-timber Values
Oil, gas and mineral revenue
Environmental and carbon credits
Energy crops for biofuel
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Wood ProductsWood Products
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Housing Starts PlummetHousing Starts Plummet
Source: Weyerhaeuser/JCHS
(Thousands) Single Family U.S. Housing Starts
0200
400600800
1000120014001600
18002000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
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Taking Decisive ActionTaking Decisive Action
Sold, closed or announced since 200421 sawmills10 veneer/plywood mills10 engineered products mills
5 OSB mills9 composite mills2 hardwood sawmills1 treating plant
Total 58 sites
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Repositioning Wood ProductsRepositioning Wood Products
Reduced costsRationalizationModernization
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Aligning with Timberlands – Southern ExampleAligning with Timberlands – Southern Example
Dierks
Emerson
TaylorArcadia
ZwolleDodson Lumber
Dodson Veneer
Wright City
OSBLumberVeneerTimberlands
Idabel
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0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Long-Term Fundamentals FavorableLong-Term Fundamentals Favorable(Thousands) Single Family U.S. Housing Starts
Trend Demand
Source: Weyerhaeuser/JCHS
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Cellulose FibersCellulose Fibers
Annual Investor Conference — May 200834
Cellulose Fibers Manufacturing LocationsCellulose Fibers Manufacturing Locations
ColumbusFlint River
Port WentworthNew Bern
Grande PrairieGrande Prairie
Longview
Liquid Packaging Board and NewsprintNorthern Bleached Softwood Kraft
Absorbents
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Cellulose FibersCellulose Fibers
Operational excellence
Leverage patented technology and solutions to enhance our unique position with strategic customers
Potential of technology to create new revenue streams
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Containerboard, Packaging and RecyclingContainerboard, Packaging and Recycling
$6 billion sale to IPObtained necessary regulatory approvalTransaction on track to close mid-third quarter
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WeyerhaeuserReal Estate Company
Larry BurrowsPresident and CEO
WeyerhaeuserReal Estate Company
Larry BurrowsPresident and CEO
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WRECO Key Leverage PointsWRECO Key Leverage Points
Geographic diversity
Local value propositions
Seasoned management
Land entitlement and development competency
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Geographic DiversityGeographic Diversity
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Local Value PropositionsLocal Value Propositions
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Seasoned Local ManagementSeasoned Local ManagementStable, deep leadership teams• Presidents’ average tenure is 23 years
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
1978 1983 1988 1993 1998 2003 2008
U.S. Single-family Housing StartsMillion Units
AnnualAMDHO55A Source: Census
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Land Entitlement and DevelopmentLand Entitlement and Development
Feasibilit
y Study
Contract
Negotia
tions
Mas
ter Plan
Amendmen
tRe-Z
oning
Prelim
inary PlanSite
Plan
Record
PlatPerm
itting
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Key Operating IndicatorsKey Operating Indicators
$399$472$461$466$480Average Closing Price (in thousands)8441,2441,1451,062976Single-Family Homes Closed26%40%33%25%16%Cancellation Rate
1,3061,2241,8732,2842,207Single-Family Homes Sold But Not Closed (Backlog)
9265957341,1391,684Single-Family Homes Sold (New Orders)
3330414961Sales Traffic (in thousands)Q1Q4Q3Q2Q1
20082007
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Managing Through The CycleManaging Through The Cycle
Operational ActionsStrategic Actions• Repositioning product• Introducing new product• Creating new brands• “Improving our hand in land”
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Financial Update Patty Bedient
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Financial Update Patty Bedient
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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Dan FultonPresident & CEO
Dan FultonPresident & CEO
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SummarySummaryChallenges
Difficult market conditions for balance of 2008Uncertainty around 2009 – housing recovery not likely until 2010
Good NewsContainerboard Packaging Sale – on trackTREE Act – passed into law
OpportunitiesWell positioned to take advantage of the world’s need for sustainable energy and materials – combine technology with our rich resource baseMuch more focused company
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Business Portfolio – Going ForwardBusiness Portfolio – Going ForwardTimberlands – world leader in timberland ownership, management and stewardshipOur other businesses – Wood Products, homebuilding, Cellulose Fibers – must have competitive advantage, and generate attractive returns and cash flow over the cycle
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Next Steps to Position For the FutureNext Steps to Position For the Future
Complete divestiture of non-core assetsTake out costsStructure and strategic portfolio adjustments to optimize returns to shareholders
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Annual InvestorConference
New YorkMay 30, 2008