Conifex Timber Inc. Finalizes Acquisitions

Conifex Timber Inc. Finalizes AcquisitionsVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Conifex Timber Inc. announced that it has, through a wholly-owned subsidiary, completed its previously announced acquisition of the commodity lumber distribution business previously owned and operated by Welco Lumber Corp. and the transportation and logistics business previously owned and operated by Navcor Transportation Services Inc. The Company paid an aggregate purchase price of $1,576,476 plus the book value of certain specified inventory on the date of closing, and has agreed to pay certain commissions for a period of three-years thereafter.

Conifex also announced that Brad Johansen has resigned as a director of the company effective Dec. 31, 2011 in order to pursue other interests.

Ken Shields, Chief Executive Officer of Conifex, commented: "The guidance and advice Brad Johansen provided the Conifex Board of Directors in its formative period was most insightful and greatly appreciated by all of us at the Company. We thank Mr. Johansen for his commitment and contribution to the company during his tenure and respect his decision to resign so he can focus on other areas of interest."

Source: Conifex Timber Inc.

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