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6-K

West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd (WFG)

6-K 2024-04-24 For: 2024-04-24
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OFFOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of April 2024

Commission File No. 001-39974

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD.

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

885 WestGeorgia Street, Suite 1500

Vancouver, British Columbia

Canada V6C 3E8

(Addressof principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F

Form 20-F ☐   Form 40-F ☒

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) ☐

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) ☐

SUBMITTED HEREWITH

Exhibits
99.1 News release dated April 24, 2024 re: West Fraser Announces Voting Results Of The Annual Shareholders Meeting
99.2 Report of Voting Results of Annual Shareholders Meeting held on April 24, 2024

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SIGNATURE

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, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: April 24, 2024

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD.
/s/ Christopher A. Virostek
Christopher A. Virostek
Senior Vice-President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

For Immediate Release

WEST FRASER ANNOUNCES VOTING RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

VANCOUVER, B.C ., April 24, 2024 – West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (“West Fraser” or the “Company”) (TSX and NYSE: WFG) announced the voting results from its Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in Quesnel, B.C.

Voting Results for the Electionof Directors

A total of 67,961,345 Common shares and Class B Common shares were voted at the meeting, representing 83.24% of the votes attached to all outstanding shares. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business before the meeting, including the election of all director nominees as follows:

Director VotesFor % of Votesin Favour VotesWithheld % of VotesWithheld
Hank Ketcham 62,562,698 96.60 2,202,873 3.40
Doyle N. Beneby 64,551,364 99.67 214,208 0.33
Eric L. Butler 64,660,323 99.84 105,248 0.16
Reid E. Carter 64,237,174 99.18 528,397 0.82
John N. Floren 63,918,178 98.69 847,393 1.31
Ellis Ketcham Johnson 64,305,231 99.29 460,340 0.71
Brian G. Kenning 63,481,739 98.02 1,283,832 1.98
Marian Lawson 64,575,417 99.71 190,155 0.29
Sean P. McLaren 64,743,486 99.74 169,063 0.26
Colleen M. McMorrow 64,596,509 99.74 169,063 0.26
Janice G. Rennie 63,142,140 97.49 1,623,431 2.51
Gillian D. Winckler 64,517,073 99.62 248,498 0.38

Voting Results for Other Matters

Shareholders approved the fixing the number of directors at twelve (12) by show of hands.

Shareholders approved the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as auditor of the Company by show of hands.

The resolution on the Company’s approach to executive compensation (Say-on-Pay) as described in the Company’s management information circular dated March 6, 2024 was also approved, with 96.82% of votes cast in favour.

Detailed voting results for the meeting are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.

About West Fraser

West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 60 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. From responsibly sourced and sustainably managed forest resources, the Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, other residuals, and renewable energy. West Fraser’s products are used in home construction, repair and remodelling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials. For more information about West Fraser, visit www.westfraser.com.

For More Information

Investor Contact

Robert B. Winslow, CFA

Director, Investor Relations & Corporate Development

Tel. (416) 777-4426

shareholder@westfraser.com

Media Contact

Joyce Wagenaar

Director, Communications

Tel. (604) 817-5539

media@westfraser.com

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EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS OF

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO. LTD.

(“WEST FRASER”)

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 – 11:00 a.m.

Quesnel, British Columbia

VotingResults

This report on the voting results of the annual general meeting of shareholders of West Fraser is made in accordance with section 11.3 of National Instrument 51-102 Continuous Disclosure Obligations.

The management of West Fraser recommended that Shareholders vote FOR matters 1, 2, 3 and 4 below:

1. Number of Directors

The number of directors was set at 12 by a show of hands (no ballot).

2. Election of Directors

Each of the 12 nominees listed in the information circular were elected as directors of West Fraser.

Nominee Votes<br>For % Votes<br>For Votes<br>Withheld % VotesWithheld
Henry H. Ketcham 62,562,698 96.60 2,202,873 3.40
Doyle N. Beneby 64,551,364 99.67 214,208 0.33
Eric L. Butler 64,660,323 99.84 105,248 0.16
Reid E. Carter 64,237,174 99.18 528,397 0.82
John N. Floren 63,918,178 98.69 847,393 1.31
Ellis Ketcham Johnson 64,305,231 99.29 460,340 0.71
Brian G. Kenning 63,481,739 98.02 1,283,832 1.98
Marian Lawson 64,575,417 99.71 190,155 0.29
Sean P. McLaren 64,743,486 99.74 169,063 0.26
Colleen M. McMorrow 64,596,509 99.74 169,063 0.26
Janice G. Rennie 63,142,140 97.49 1,623,431 2.51
Gillian D. Winckler 64,517,073 99.62 248,498 0.38
3. Appointment of Auditor
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The auditor listed in the information circular was appointed as auditor of West Fraser by a show of hands (no ballot).

4. Advisory Resolution on our Approach to Executive Compensation

West Fraser’s approach to executive compensation was approved (on an advisory basis) as described in the information circular.

Votes For % Votes For Votes Against % Votes Against
62,707,887 96.82 2,057,683 3.18
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