30.10.2013 23:53:00

Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P. -- Moody's says Plum Creek's smaller equity offering will not impact ratings

Toronto, October 30, 2013 -- Plum Creek Timberlands LP's (Baa2 stable) smaller than expected public share offering ($545 million vs. $700 million), issued to finance the acquisition of MeadWestvaco Corporation's (Baa3 stable) US forestlands and other properties for $1.1 billion, will not impact its ratings. Moody's continues to expect that Plum Creek will reduce leverage to below 4x with strong demand from the improving US housing market, higher real estate sales and/or future debt paydowns or additional equity offerings.

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