Allison Forbes

Founded in 1994, Equity Research Associates (ERA) is an independent equity research firm located in Gibsons, British Columbia. The firm focuses exclusively on the forest products sector including timber, pulp, paper, newsprint, containerboard, lumber, OSB, plywood and fiber. Their research covers both the debt and equity securities of domestic companies and international companies. ERA employs proprietary quantitative models, as well as, data sources and contacts within the industry to identify turning points in commodity price cycles. The firm combines these forecasts with fundamental analysis and on-site company visits to determine corporate valuations and make investment recommendations. ERA provides research to institutional investors, industry executives and government organizations around the world.