Oct 3 (Reuters) - Interfor Corp IFP.TO :
* INTERFOR TO ACQUIRE CHALEUR FOREST PRODUCTS IN NEW
BRUNSWICK,
CANADA
* INTERFOR CORP - PURCHASE PRICE IS C$325 MILLION, ON A CASH
AND
DEBT FREE BASIS,
* INTERFOR CORP - ACQUISITION WILL BE IMMEDIATELY ACCRETIVE
TO
INTERFOR'S EARNINGS
* INTERFOR CORP - INTERFOR INTENDS TO FINANCE ACQUISITION
WITH A
COMBINATION OF CASH ON HAND AND ITS EXISTING CREDIT FACILITIES
* INTERFOR CORP - CHALEUR'S OPERATIONS WERE NOT DAMAGED OR
IMPACTED BY HURRICANE FIONA IN ANY WAY.
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