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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
DATE OF REPORT (DATE OF EARLIEST EVENT REPORTED)
September 10, 2020
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-6780 (Rayonier Inc.)
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 333-237246 (Rayonier, L.P.)
RAYONIER INC.
Incorporated in the State of North Carolina
I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 13-2607329
RAYONIER, L.P.
Incorporated in the State of Delaware
I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 91-1313292
1 Rayonier Way
Wildlight, Florida 32097
(Principal Executive Office)
Telephone Number: (904) 357-9100
Check the appropriate box below if the form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligations of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Exchange |
Common Shares, no par value, of Rayonier Inc. | RYN | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities
Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Rayonier Inc.: | | | | Emerging growth company | | ☐ |
Rayonier, L.P.: | | | | Emerging growth company | | ☐ |
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. | | | | |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXPLANATORY NOTE
This current report on Form 8-K combines disclosure in respect of Rayonier Inc., a North Carolina corporation (“Rayonier” or the “Company”), and Rayonier, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (the “Operating Partnership”). Rayonier has elected to be taxed as a real estate investment trust, or REIT, under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 2004. The Company is structured as an umbrella partnership REIT under which substantially all of its business is conducted through the Operating Partnership. Rayonier is the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership. On May 8, 2020, the Operating Partnership acquired Pope Resources, a Delaware Limited Partnership (“Pope Resources”) and issued approximately 4.45 million operating partnership units (“OP Units”) of the Operating Partnership as partial merger consideration. These OP Units are generally considered to be economic equivalents to Rayonier common shares and receive distributions equal to the dividends paid on Rayonier common shares.
As of June 30, 2020, the Company owned a 96.8% interest in the Operating Partnership, with the remaining 3.2% interest owned by limited partners of the Operating Partnership. As the sole general partner of the Operating Partnership, Rayonier has exclusive control of the day-to-day management of the Operating Partnership.
Rayonier and the Operating Partnership are operated as one business. The management of the Operating Partnership consists of the same members as the management of the Company. As general partner with control of the Operating Partnership, Rayonier consolidates the Operating Partnership for financial reporting purposes, and has no material assets or liabilities other than its investment in the Operating Partnership.
This Current Report on Form 8-K is being filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission to include the unaudited pro forma financial information attached as Exhibit 99.1, which is incorporated herein by reference thereto.
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ITEM 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
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Exhibit No. | | Exhibit Description |
99.1 | | | |
104 | | | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of l934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| | RAYONIER INC. |
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BY: | | /s/ MARK R. BRIDWELL |
| | Mark R. Bridwell |
| | Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
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| | RAYONIER, L.P. |
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| | By: RAYONIER INC., its sole general partner |
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BY: | | /s/ MARK R. BRIDWELL |
| | Mark R. Bridwell |
| | Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
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September 10, 2020
DocumentEXHIBIT 99.1
RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RAYONIER, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED INCOME STATEMENT
This report combines the unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statements of Rayonier Inc., a North Carolina corporation, and Rayonier, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership. Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires, references to “Rayonier” or “the Company” mean Rayonier Inc. and references to the “Operating Partnership” mean Rayonier, L.P. References to “we,” “us,” and “our” mean collectively Rayonier Inc., the Operating Partnership and entities/subsidiaries owned or controlled by Rayonier Inc. and/or the Operating Partnership.
On May 7, 2020, Rayonier Inc. contributed its 100% ownership interest in Rayonier Operating Company LLC (the “Contribution”) to Rayonier, L.P. The Contribution was accounted for as a change in reporting entity between entities under common control in accordance with ASC 250-10-45-21. A change in reporting entity requires retrospective application for all periods as if the Contribution had been in effect since inception of common control. As a result, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined income statements and notes thereto for Rayonier, L.P. in this combined report have been prepared as if the change in reporting entity occurred on January 1, 2020.
On May 8, 2020, Rayonier, L.P. acquired Pope Resources, a Delaware Limited Partnership (“Pope”), and became the general partner of Pope. The acquisition occurred pursuant to a series of mergers (the “Mergers”) provided for in an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 14, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1, dated as of April 1, 2020 (as amended, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Rayonier, Rayonier, L.P., Rayonier Operating Company LLC, Rayonier Operating Company Holdings, LLC, Pacific GP Merger Sub I, LLC, Pacific GP Merger Sub II, LLC, Pacific LP Merger Sub III, LLC, Pope, Pope EGP, Inc and Pope MGP, Inc. Immediately following the Mergers, Rayonier held an approximate 96.5% ownership interest in Rayonier, L.P., with the remaining 3.5% ownership interest owned by limited partners of the Operating Partnership that are former Pope unitholders. As the sole general partner of Rayonier, L.P., Rayonier has exclusive control of the day-to-day management of Rayonier, L.P.
The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2020 have been prepared as if the Contribution, the Mergers and the debt issuance necessary to finance the Mergers occurred on January 1, 2020 for purposes of the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
The preliminary fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and related adjustments for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to the Mergers incorporated into the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations are based on preliminary estimates and information currently available. The assignment of fair value to assets and liabilities of Pope have not been finalized and are subject to change. The fair value of the assets and liabilities assumed will be based on the actual net tangible and intangible assets and liabilities of Pope that exist on the effective date of the Mergers.
Actual amounts recorded in connection with the Mergers may change based on any increases or decreases in the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed upon the completion of the final valuation and may result in variances to the amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations. Assumptions and estimates underlying the adjustments to the unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations are described in the accompanying notes. These adjustments are based on available information and assumptions that we consider to be reasonable. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of operations do not purport to: (1) represent the results of our operations that would have actually occurred had the Mergers occurred on January 1, 2020; or (2) project our results of operations as of any future date or for any future period, as applicable.
RAYONIER INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RAYONIER, L.P. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Income
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
(Dollars in millions, except per unit/share amounts)
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| Historical | | Historical Pope Resources | | Pro Forma Adjustments for Mergers | | Pro Forma Funding Adjustments | | Pro Forma Combined |
SALES | $454.8 | | $31.3 | | — | | | — | | | $486.1 |
Costs and Expenses | | | | | | | | | — | |
Cost of sales | (364.4) | | | (23.2) | | | (9.9) | | a | — | | | (397.5) | |
Selling and general expenses | (22.5) | | | (27.2) | | | 15.2 | | b | — | | | (34.5) | |
Other operating (expense) income, net | (17.6) | | | (0.5) | | | 16.0 | | c | — | | | (2.1) | |
| (404.6) | | | (50.9) | | | 21.3 | | | — | | | (434.2) | |
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) | 50.2 | | | (19.7) | | | 21.3 | | | — | | | 51.8 | |
Interest expense | (18.0) | | | (2.1) | | | 0.6 | | d | (2.5) | | e | (22.0) | |
Interest and other miscellaneous income, net | 1.4 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1.4 | |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 33.6 | | | (21.7) | | | 21.9 | | | (2.5) | | | 31.3 | |
Income tax expense | (6.7) | | | 0.3 | | | — | | f | — | | | (6.4) | |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | 26.9 | | | (21.4) | | | 21.9 | | | (2.5) | | | 24.9 | |
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated affiliates | 0.9 | | | 4.6 | | | 0.1 | | g | — | | | 5.6 | |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RAYONIER, L.P. | $27.8 | | ($16.9) | | $22.0 | | ($2.5) | | $30.5 |
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership | (0.2) | | | — | | | (0.8) | | h | — | | | (1.0) | |
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO RAYONIER INC. | $27.6 | | ($16.9) | | $21.2 | | ($2.5) | | $29.4 |
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EARNINGS PER COMMON UNIT | | | | | | | | | |
Basic earnings per unit attributable to Rayonier, L.P. | $0.21 | | ($3.91) | | | | | i | $0.22 |
Diluted earnings per unit attributable to Rayonier, L.P. | $0.21 | | ($2.07) | | | | | i | $0.22 |
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EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE | | | | | | | | | |
Basic earnings per share attributable to Rayonier Inc. | $0.21 | | ($3.91) | | | | | j | $0.22 |
Diluted earnings per share attributable to Rayonier Inc. | $0.21 | | ($2.07) | | | | | j | $0.22 |
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Note 1 — Basis of Presentation
This unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations is based on our and Pope’s historical consolidated financial statements as adjusted to give effect to the Contribution, the Mergers and the debt issuance necessary to finance the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of income for the six months ended June 30, 2020, give effect to the Mergers as if they had occurred on January 1, 2020.
The historical consolidated financial statements have been adjusted in the pro forma condensed combined financial statements to give effect to pro forma events that are (1) directly attributable to the business combination, (2) factually supportable and (3) with respect to the pro forma condensed combined statements of income, expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results following the business combination.
The business combination was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. As the acquirer for accounting purposes,we have estimated the fair value of Pope’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed and conformed the accounting policies of Pope to our own accounting policies.
The pro forma combined financial statements do not necessarily reflect what the combined company’s results of operations would have been had the acquisition occurred on the date indicated. They also may not be useful in predicting the future financial condition and results of operations of the combined company. The actual results of operations may differ significantly from the pro forma amounts reflected herein due to a variety of factors.
The combined pro forma financial information does not reflect the realization of any expected cost savings or other synergies from the acquisition of Pope as a result of restructuring activities and other planned cost savings initiatives following the completion of the business combination.
Note 2 — Financing
In connection with the Mergers, we incurred $250.0 million of debt at an interest rate of approximately 2.3%
(inclusive of interest rate hedges and patronage rebates), less approximately $0.8 million in debt issuance costs, a portion of which was used to fund the cash component of the Mergers for approximately $169.5 million. We also extinguished a portion of Pope’s existing debt of approximately $68.3 million which included a $2.3 million prepayment premium. Additionally, we paid approximately $9.6 million of transaction costs on behalf of Pope at the time of closing. We did not legally assume the extinguished portion of Pope’s outstanding debt or liabilities.
Note 3 — Consideration
Consideration of approximately $537.9 million is based on Rayonier’s closing share price of $24.01 on May 7, 2020.
The following table summarizes the components of the consideration (in millions):
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Cash consideration: | | |
Pope units as of May 8, 2020 | 4.4 | | |
Less: Pope units held by Rayonier (1) | (0.1) | | |
Units outstanding, net | 4.3 | | |
Cash consideration (per Pope unit) | $37.50 | | |
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General Partner interest | | 10.0 | |
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Equity consideration: | | |
Pope units as of May 8, 2020 | 4.4 | | |
Less: Pope units held by Rayonier (1) | (0.1) | | |
Units outstanding, net | 4.3 | | |
Exchange ratio | 2.751 | | |
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Rayonier common shares/units to be issued | 11.6 | | |
Rayonier share price (2) | $24.01 | | |
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Total consideration to Pope unit holders | | 448.6 | |
Repayment of Pope debt | | 65.9 | |
Repayment premium on Pope debt | | 2.3 | |
Payment of transaction costs on behalf of Pope | | 9.6 | |
Fair value of Pope units held by Rayonier | | 11.2 | |
Fair value of replacement Rayonier restricted stock units for vested Pope awards | | 0.2 | |
Total pro forma purchase price | | $537.9 | |
(1) Prior to the Mergers, we held 114,400 Pope limited partnership units as marketable securities on our standalone financial statements.
(2) The purchase price is based on the closing price of Rayonier common stock on May 7, 2020.
Note 4 — Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is based on the terms of the Merger Agreement and management’s estimates of the fair value of Pope’s assets and liabilities as of May 8, 2020, derived from the historical balance sheet of Pope as of May 8, 2020 and using the January 14, 2020 merger consideration adjusted based on Rayonier’s closing share price of $24.01 on May 7, 2020. As of the date of this document, we have not finalized the detailed valuation studies necessary to arrive at the required estimates of the fair value of Pope’s assets acquired and the liabilities assumed and the related allocations of purchase price. The valuation studies are expected to be final by the end of 2020. Additional intangible asset classes may be identified as the valuation process continues. Therefore, the allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is
based on preliminary fair value estimates and is subject to final analysis by our management.
The following table summarizes the allocation of the preliminary purchase price as May 8, 2020, with the excess recorded as goodwill (in millions):
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Timberland and Real Estate Business | |
Cash | $7.4 | |
Other current assets | 2.9 | |
Timber and timberland | 515.5 | |
Land held for development | 27.7 | |
Buildings and equipment | 8.3 | |
Other assets | 4.3 | |
Goodwill (1) | — | |
Other current liabilities | (7.8) | |
Environmental liabilities | (11.0) | |
Long-term debt | (53.5) | |
Other non-current liabilities (2) | (4.1) | |
Less: noncontrolling interest | (3.3) | |
Pro forma purchase price | $486.5 | |
Timber Fund Business | |
Cash | $8.9 | |
Other current assets | 2.3 | |
Timber and timberland | 471.9 | |
Goodwill (1) | — | |
Current portion of long-term debt | (25.1) | |
Other current liabilities | (1.7) | |
Long-term debt | (35.8) | |
Less: noncontrolling interest | (369.1) | |
Pro forma purchase price | $51.4 | |
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Total pro forma purchase price | $537.9 | |
(1) Goodwill is calculated as the difference between the acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred and the values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if circumstances indicate potential impairment.
(2) Other non-current liabilities includes a $4.0 million deferred income tax liability resulting from the preliminary fair value adjustment to Pope’s assets and liabilities.
Note 5 — Pro forma adjustments
The pro forma adjustments are based on our preliminary estimates and assumptions that are subject to change. The following adjustments have been reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information (in millions, except shares/units or per share/unit amounts):
a.Reflects the net change in depletion expense as a result of the basis increase in the acquired Timber and Timberlands to estimated fair value of $987.4 million. In determining the fair value of the timberlands, we utilized valuation methodologies including a discounted cash flow analysis. The fair value calculations are preliminary and subject to change after we finalize our review of the specific types, nature, age, condition and location of Pope’s timberlands. The following summarizes the changes in the estimated depletion expense:
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Estimated depletion expense | ($130.3) | |
Historical depletion expense | 120.3 | |
Pro forma adjustment to depletion expense | ($9.9) | |
b.Represents the net change in selling and general administrative expenses as a result of increased depreciation expense and the elimination of Pope’s legal and professional fees related to the Mergers. As the legal and professional expenses are directly attributable to the business combination and will not have a continuing impact, we have adjusted these expenses in the Pro Forma Statements of Operations.
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Estimated increase to depreciation expense | ($0.1) | |
Estimated decrease to equity compensation expense | 0.1 | |
Elimination of legal and professional expenses | 15.2 | |
Pro forma adjustment to selling and general expenses | $15.2 | |
c.Represents the net change in other operating expense expense as a result of the elimination of our legal and professional fees related to the Mergers. As the legal and professional expenses are directly attributable to the business combination and will not have a continuing impact, we have adjusted these expenses in the Pro Forma Statements of Operations.
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Elimination of legal and professional expenses | $16.0 | |
Pro forma adjustment to other operating expense | $16.0 | |
d.The following represents the elimination of interest expense on extinguished Pope debt:
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Elimination of interest expense - Pope debt | $0.6 | |
Pro forma adjustment to interest expense | $0.6 | |
e.The following represents interest expense on the new term debt to finance the acquisition of Pope and the amortization of related debt issuance costs:
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Interest expense on new debt | ($2.5) | |
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Pro forma adjustment to interest expense | ($2.5) | |
f.We intend to continue to qualify as a REIT under the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, and as a result, our direct income tax expense is expected to be minimal. Consequently, no additional adjustment to pro forma income tax expense has been made with respect to the Mergers. With respect to the Mergers, we expect to make taxable REIT subsidiary (“TRS”) elections with respect to the taxable subsidiaries of Pope acquired in the Mergers (excluding the Pope Private REITs) and those subsidiaries therefore will be subject to U.S. federal income taxes at corporate rates. However, no pro forma adjustment for income tax expense has been reflected in the pro forma statement of income as incremental taxable income is projected to be minimal.
g.Reflects the net change in net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated affiliates as a result of higher depletion expense.
h.Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership is computed by applying the
percentage equal to the number of redeemable Rayonier, L.P. units divided by the total number of Rayonier, L.P. units to the Operating Partnership’s net income after income attributable to noncontrolling interest of consolidating affiliates. The percentage of Rayonier, L.P. units has been calculated based on the number of operating units assumed to be outstanding, assuming such operating units were outstanding for the full period presented. See calculation below:
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Redeemable Rayonier, L.P. units outstanding (1) | 4,446,153 | | |
Total units outstanding | 140,763,885 | |
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Net Income | 24.9 | | |
Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in consolidated affiliates | 5.6 | | |
Net income attributable to unitholders | | 30.5 | |
Net Income attributable to noncontrolling interest in the Operating Partnership | | $1.0 | |
(1) The redeemable Rayonier, L.P. units outstanding is based on the actual election of Rayonier, L.P. unit consideration.
i.Pro forma basic earnings per unit attributable to Rayonier, L.P. has been calculated based on the number of units outstanding, assuming such units were outstanding for the full period presented. The following table sets forth the computation of unaudited pro forma basic and diluted earnings per unit:
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| Net income available to unitholders | Outstanding units | Per unit amount |
Earnings per unit, basic | $30.5 | 140,763,885 | $0.22 |
Earnings per unit, dilutive | $30.5 | 140,893,812 | $0.22 |
Units utilized in the calculation of pro forma basic and diluted earnings per unit attributable to unitholders are as follows:
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| Rayonier Inc. Units | Rayonier Inc. units issued in transaction(1) | Units issued in the transaction (2) | Pro Forma Total |
Weighted-average units outstanding, basic | 129,136,661 | 7,181,071 | 4,446,153 | 140,763,885 |
Weighted-average units outstanding, diluted | 129,266,588 | 7,181,071 | 4,446,153 | 140,893,812 |
(1) The issuance of Rayonier Inc. common units equates to the actual election of common share consideration.
(2) The issuance of Rayonier, L.P. units is based on the actual election of Rayonier, L.P. unit consideration.
j.Pro forma basic earnings per common share attributable to Rayonier has been calculated based on the number of shares assumed to be outstanding, assuming such shares were outstanding for the full period presented. The following table sets forth the computation of unaudited pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Rayonier:
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| Net income attributable to Rayonier | Net income attributable to NCI in OpCo | Outstanding shares | Per share amount |
Earnings per share, basic | $29.4 | — | 136,317,732 | $0.22 |
Earnings per share, diluted | $29.4 | $1.0 | 140,893,812 | $0.22 |
Shares utilized in the calculation of pro forma basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to common stockholders are as follows:
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| Historical | Diluted units issued in the transaction(1) | Shares issued in the transaction (2) | Pro Forma Total |
Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic | 129,136,661 | — | 7,181,071 | 136,317,732 |
Weighted-average shares outstanding, diluted | 129,266,588 | 4,446,153 | 7,181,071 | 140,893,812 |
(1) The issuance of Rayonier, L.P. units is based on the actual election of Rayonier, L.P. unit consideration.
(2) The issuance of Rayonier common shares is based on the actual election of common share consideration.