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UPM completes acquisition

Published: Tue, 2011-09-27 10:58

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UPM completes acquisition of M-real's holding in Myllykoski Paper Oy

UPM’s has completed the acquisition of M-real Corporation’s 35% holding in Myllykoski Paper Oy and the capital loan M-real has granted to Myllykoski Paper Oy for a total of EUR 10.5 million.

All relevant regulatory authorities have approved the transaction.

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