UPM, Sappi planned joint venture faces EU antitrust objections statement

PUBT · 3d ago
UPM, Sappi planned joint venture faces EU antitrust objections statement
  • UPM received a European Commission statement of objections in the merger review of its planned joint venture with Sappi.
  • The filing signals preliminary competition concerns in the Commission’s in-depth investigation into the proposed transaction.
  • UPM plans to review the objections with Sappi, then submit a formal response while continuing talks with regulators.
  • The group maintains the venture would strengthen supply security for European graphic paper customers.


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