Company Profile For Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is engaged in the manufacturing of building products. During the year ended December 31, 2008, the Company owned 23 facilities located in the United States and Canada. The Company also owns two facilities in Chile and acquired a 75% ownership interest in the Brazilian facility. The Company also participates in the joint venture operation that produces cellulose insulation. The products of the Company are used in new home construction, repair and remodeling, and manufactured housing. The Company operates in three business segments: oriented strand board (OSB), siding and engineered wood products (EWP).

BRIEF: For the six months ended 30 June 2009, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's revenues fell 36% to $470.8M. Net loss from cont. ops. fell 55% to $57M. Revenues reflect a decrease in revenues from OSB, Siding and Engineered Wood Products. Lower loss reflects the presence of gain on early extinguishments of debt, a decrease in cost of sales and lower depreciation, amortization & cost of timber harvested.