CatchMark Timber Trust, Inc.announced a definitive agreement to sell 18,063 acres of prime Oregon timberlands – known as the Bandon property – for $100 million in cash, or approximately $5,536 per acre, to Roseburg Resources Co.
CatchMark purchased the property in August 2018 for $88.8 million, or $4,916 per acre, exclusive of transaction costs. The company expects to recognize a gain on the sale in excess of $20 million in the 3Q 2021. As of June 17, 2021, CatchMark has harvested approximately 70% of its targeted 2021 volume for the Pacific Northwest and expects to reach approximately 75% to 80% of its target 2021 harvest volume for the region by transaction close. The sale is expected to close in the 3Q 2021, subject to customary closing conditions.
Roseburg’s Senior Vice President of Resources Scott Folk commented, “Roseburg is very pleased to acquire another 18,063 acres of well-managed, highly productive and strategically located timberlands in coastal Oregon. The close proximity of these properties to our western manufacturing facilities will help ensure a long-term, sustainable supply of premium logs and wood fiber.”
Headquartered in Atlanta and focused exclusively on timberland ownership and management, CatchMark began operations in 2007 and owns interests in 1.5 million acres of timberlands located in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
