Sappi and UPM form paper joint venture
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Forestry giant UPM announced on Thursday that it is planning a joint venture with South African company Sappi. The 50-50 joint venture would centralize the production of graphic papers of both companies.
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Sappi and UPM form paper joint venture
Sappi Limited and UPM-Kymmene Corporation have signed a non-binding letter of intent to form a 50/50 joint venture combining Sappi's European graphic paper business with UPM's communication papers business in Europe, the UK and the US. The transaction, subject to regulatory approval and shareholder consent, is expected to close by the end of 2026. The parties intend to sign definitive agreements during the first half of 2026. 'The proposed joint…
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