UPM, Sappi planned joint venture faces EU antitrust objections statement

Reuters2026/08/26 08:10

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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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UPM, Sappi planned joint venture faces EU antitrust objections statement

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