SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
June 16, 2005
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(Date of earliest event report)
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
Washington 1-4825 91-0470860
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation or Number)
organization)
Federal Way, Washington 98063-9777
(Address of principal executive offices)
(zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code:
(253) 924-2345
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C., 20549
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On June 16, 2005, Weyerhaeuser Company issued a press release stating the
following:
Weyerhaeuser Names Craig D. Neeser SVP, Canada
FEDERAL WAY, Wash. - Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY) today announced that Craig
D. Neeser, 50, has been named senior vice president, Canada, effective July 18.
He succeeds Sandy D. McDade, 53, who as been named senior vice president,
Industrial Wood Products and International Business Groups.
In his new role, Neeser will report directly to Steven R. Rogel, chairman,
president and chief executive officer, and be a member of the company's senior
management team. Neeser will chair the company's Canadian Leadership Team and
will focus on enhancing strategic stakeholder relationships in Canada.
"Craig's experience as vice president, British Columbia and leader of the B.C.
Coastal group includes not only extensive operating experience, but also wide
knowledge of the forest products industry in Canada," said Rogel. "He will
continue to work closely with our core businesses - timberlands, wood products,
pulp and paper - to improve the performance and competitiveness of our Canadian
operations. Craig is a proven leader, and will help us fully leverage our
strength as a leading North American forest products company."
Neeser joined Weyerhaeuser in 1999 when the company acquired MacMillan Bloedel.
He began is career with MB in 1977, working in leadership positions in
operations, manufacturing and marketing management. Craig is a past chair of
the Coast Forest and Lumber Association, and a director of the Council of Forest
Industries of B.C. He is also on the board of the Vancouver Aquarium. He holds
a Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry from the University of Alberta.
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Weyerhaeuser Company (NYSE: WY), one of the world's largest integrated forest
products companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2004, sales were $22.7
billion. It has offices or operations in 19 countries, with customers
worldwide. Weyerhaeuser is principally engaged in the growing and harvesting of
timber; the manufacture, distribution and sale of forest products; and real
estate construction, development and related activities. Additional information
about Weyerhaeuser's businesses, products and practices is available at
http://www.weyerhaeuser.com.
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
WEYERHAEUSER COMPANY
By _/s/ Steven J. Hillyard
Its: Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
Date: June 17, 2005