#52026M12270EU Merger Notification: UPM-Kymmene and Sappi Joint Venture
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The new joint venture between UPM-Kymmene and Sappi will create a standalone manufacturer of communication paper products. By combining their assets related to communication paper and other materials, the two companies aim to strengthen their global presence in this sector. The transaction is under review by the European Commission to ensure compliance with competition regulations.
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Key Changes
- Creation of an independent manufacturer for communication paper products
- Asset combination of UPM-Kymmene and Sappi for enhanced global presence
- European Commission review for compliance with competition rules
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit formal notification of the proposed concentration to the European Commission pursuant to Article 4 of Council Regulation (EC) No 139/2004
Provide complete information on the joint venture structure, including details of joint control acquisition of the newly created company and share purchase arrangements
Disclose all business activities and assets being contributed to the joint venture, specifically communication paper businesses, specialty paper, pulp, and electricity assets from both parties
Refrain from completing the concentration transaction until the European Commission issues a final decision on whether the transaction falls within the scope of the Merger Regulation
Allow interested third parties a minimum of 10 days from the Official Journal publication date to submit observations on the proposed concentration to the Commission