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To: Mike K who wrote (51471)	5/5/2013 9:55:50 AM
From: E_K_S	Respond to of 78748

Norbord, Inc. (NBD.TO) -Toronto It looks like NBD has more exposure to Europe and Non-US markets. Here is the link to their most recent presentation. Price to book is higher than ANS at 3.83 but NBD's debt profile is better at 3.12x (LT term debt/Net annual income). Here is the link to their Web Site. I do like their new dividend policy. Thanks for bringing this one to my attention. Q1 2013 HIGHLIGHTS goo.gl Earnings of $1.26 per share (diluted) – versus break-even in Q1 2012 EBITDA of $111 million – a fivefold increase over $21 million in Q1 2012 North Central benchmark OSB price averaged $417 per Msf – double Q1 2012 and the highest average price in 9 years Announcement of new variable dividend policy and declaration of quarterly dividend of CAD $0.60 per share to shareholders of record on June 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------- EKS