GreenFirst Files Second Quarter Financial Statements for the Period Ended June 30, 2021

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 30, 2021 /CNW/ - GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSXV: GFP) ("GreenFirst" or the "Company") today filed its unaudited interim financial statements for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2021, and the related management discussion and analysis, both of which are available under GreenFirst's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.  All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless indicated otherwise. 

The Company reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $2.5 million, or $0.10 loss per share, and a total comprehensive loss of $2.5 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2021.  This is compared to a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $0.1 million, or $0.004 loss per share, and total comprehensive loss of $0.6 million (as a result of a $0.5 million currency translation loss) in the second quarter of 2020.  The increased net loss for the quarter was due to higher professional fees.   

As at June 30, 2021, the Company reported a consolidated cash balance of $5.1 million and net working capital of $0.7 million.  

About GreenFirst

GreenFirst is a forest-first business, focused on environmentally sustainable forest management and lumber production. We believe that sustainable forest planting and harvesting, coupled with the long-term green advantage of lumber, provide GreenFirst with significant cyclical and secular advantages in building products. GreenFirst's long-term pursuit is to be a global leader in environmentally sustainable lumber. For more information, please visit: www.gffp.ca.

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Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected financial results of the Company; the timing for the expected filing of the financial results; the details of the proposed offering of Rights; the expectation of the Rights being listed on the TSXV; and details with respect to the shares for debt transaction. Forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and, while GreenFirst considers these assumptions to be reasonable, based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. In addition, forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including those set out in GreenFirst's public disclosure record filed under its profile on www.sedar.com. Readers are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement and reflect our expectations as of the date hereof, and thus are subject to change thereafter. GreenFirst disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

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SOURCE GreenFirst Forest Products Inc.

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