Blackstone is considering a takeover of Norske Skog

Blackstone's GSO Capital Partners raised its stake in Norske Skog to become the biggest shareholder in the company. According to Euwid, Blackstone is striving after sole control in Norwegian company.

Blackstone is a US private equity firm.

 On 3 February, the European Commision (EC) announced  that it was informed by the Blackstone Group L.P. of its intention to acquire indirect sole control of Norske Skog. The provisional deadline is set at 3 March 2016.