June 24 (Reuters) - Conifex Timber Inc CFF.TO :
* CONIFEX AND HAMPTON LUMBER ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT FOR SALE OF
FORT
ST. JAMES SAWMILL
* PURCHASE PRICE IS APPROXIMATELY $39 MILLION PLUS MARKET
VALUE OF
FINISHED LUMBER AND LOG INVENTORY AT CLOSING
* CONIFEX TIMBER - CO DOES NOT EXPECT TO RESUME NORMAL
OPERATIONS
AT FORT ST JAMES SITE PRIOR TO CLOSING OF TRANSACTION
* ENTERED INTO PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH HAMPTON LUMBER FOR
SALE OF
ITS FORT ST. JAMES SAWMILL AND ASSOCIATED FOREST LICENSE
* CONIFEX TIMBER - PROCEEDS WILL BE PRIMARILY USED TO RETIRE
DEBT
& TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIQUIDITY
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