Boise Cascade Commences IPO

Boise Cascade L.L.C., Boise, Idaho, USA (to be converted to a corporation and renamed Boise Cascade Co.), this week announced that it has commenced an underwritten initial public offering of 11,764,706 shares of its common stock pursuant to a registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In connection with the offering, Boise Cascade intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,764,706 shares. The estimated price range for the initial public offering is $16.00 to $18.00 per share. Boise Cascade has been approved to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange, subject to official notice of issuance, under the symbol "BCC."

The registration statement on Form S-1 relating to these securities has been filed with the Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. Copies of the registration statement can be accessed through the Commission's website.

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