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
February 22, 2006
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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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ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON D.C., 20549
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE
On February 22, 2006, Weyerhaeuser Company issued a press release stating the
following:
George Weyerhaeuser, Jr. Seconded to World Business Council
on Sustainable Development
FEDERAL WAY, WA and GENEVA, Switzerland (Feb. 22, 2006) - Weyerhaeuser Company
(NYSE: WY) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD)
announced today that George H. Weyerhaeuser, Jr., 52, has been seconded to the
WBCSD in the role of Senior Fellow in the Office of the President for a two year
period.
"The WBCSD is delighted to have access to the time and talent of such a
respected business leader as George Weyerhaeuser," said Bjorn Stigson, president
of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. "George's experience
as a senior business executive, his expertise in technology and research, and
his broad understanding of global business challenges relating to energy,
climate change, water and other significant resource issues will bring
significant value to WBCSD. We appreciate Weyerhaeuser's willingness to share
George's knowledge and insight about sustainability and global business issues
with us over the next two years."
Steven R. Rogel, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Weyerhaeuser
Company said: "Weyerhaeuser Company is honored to have one of its senior
executives seconded by the prestigious WBCSD. Their global leadership and
commitment to sustainable development provides a powerful business catalyst for
change that promotes eco-efficiency, innovation and corporate social
responsibility."
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, the WBCSD's mission is to provide business
leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development. It comprises
a coalition of 190 international companies drawn from 35 countries and 20 major
industrial sectors. Members are united by a shared commitment to sustainable
development via the three pillars of economic growth, ecological balance and
social progress.
George Weyerhaeuser has had a distinguished career in Weyerhaeuser and in the
North American forest industry spanning nearly three decades, including roles as
senior vice president Technology, Procurement and Transportation since 1998;
president and CEO Weyerhaeuser Canada, 1993-98; vice president of manufacturing,
pulp and paper from 1991-93; vice president and mill manager at Valliant, Okla.,
1988-91; as well as roles in wood products and timberlands.
In his new role, which begins on April 1, George Weyerhaeuser will be located in
the WBCSD's office in Geneva as well as in their newly-established Washington
D.C. office.
Weyerhaeuser Company, one of the world's largest integrated forest products
companies, was incorporated in 1900. In 2005, sales were $22.6 billion. It has
offices or operations in 18 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.
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
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Its: Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
Date: February 22, 2006