UPM concluded the sale of its hydro power facilities in Steyrermühl to Energie AG

John Baird, Chairman of Canfor Pulp Products Inc. Board of Directors announced that Stephen Mackie has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Canfor Pulp effective November 1, 2024. “With almost twenty years at Canfor and 30 years in the forest products industry, Stephen is a proven executive with an extensive background in operations,” said John Baird. “We are very pleased that Stephen has agreed to take on this important role and we believe that his in-depth knowledge of the fibre dynamics in BC make him particularly well positioned to lead Canfor Pulp at this time.” Mr. Mackie will also retain his responsibilities as Executive Vice President, North American Operations of Canfor Corporation.

UPM invests nearly 10 million euros in the modernization of the Korkeakoski sawmill. A new split saw supplied by USNR will start operating at the sawmill in 2025. This is a very significant investment in the efficiency and competitiveness of the Korkeakoski sawmill. "The sawmill industry has a long history of over 60 years in Korkeakoski. Great work has been done here for a long time, and this investment is an excellent continuation of that. The Korkeakoski sawmill has been a model example of excellent production efficiency, and this investment will further strengthen our position", says Korkeakoski Sawmill Director Janne Klaavuniemi. In the modernization of the sawmill, the split saw in the second stage of sawing will be renewed, along with automation and other equipment. The investment enables more efficient use of raw materials, as the same amount of logs convert to more end product. Modern equipment also increases energy efficiency.

Verso Corporation announced the filing of a definitive proxy statement for a special meeting of stockholders, at which Verso stockholders will consider and vote upon various items related to the proposed and previously announced transaction with BillerudKorsnäs AB. If approved, all Verso stockholders will receive $27.00 per share in cash upon closing of the transaction, representing immediate and certain value at a significant premium. The consideration corresponds to a premium of approximately 57% compared to the unaffected closing price of Verso's shares on July 9, 2021, the day prior to the submission of an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire Verso for $20.00 per share in cash, and a 35% premium over that unsolicited proposal.