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Fasten your seatbelts, we are in for a rocky ride.

The PM40 closed Friday, 1 July 2022, at 3933.

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The PM40 closed 1 July 2022 down 6.5% from the 2 July 2021 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Ennis, Inc and Kimberly-Clark.

Canfor Pulp Products Inc. and Canfor Corporation jointly announce the release of the 2021 Sustainability Report which includes additional performance targets for Climate Change, Water Management, Waste Management, and Air Quality.

IT Tech Packaging, Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of diversified paper products in North China, announced that, its Board of Directors has approved a reverse stock split of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock") at a ratio of 1-for-10 (the "Reverse Stock Split").

Mike Rowe's How America Works showcases the country's most essential industries, including one of America's oldest professions: the pulp and paper industry.

By announcing the following promotions within the senior management team, CR Meyer culminates a thorough and well-crafted succession planning process to lead the company to the next period of growth.

The Letter stated that because the Company's common stock had been trading for a low price per share for a substantial period of time, the Company was not in compliance with Section 1003(f)(v) of the Company Guide.

Attorneys general representing 14 states have sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that criticizes its proposed plan to regulate downwind emissions, arguing it will be a "death knell for certain industries" unable to adjust to the new guidelines.

International Paper released its 2021 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's goals and progress toward its Vision 2030 goals of healthy and abundant forests, sustainable operations, renewable solutions and thriving people and communities.

Atlantic Packaging is the first packaging company to join the more than 270 member companies whose collective annual membership dues are dispersed to grassroots environmental organizations that contribute to the long-term health of outdoor recreation and help ensure access for future generations.

Quad/Graphics, Inc., a global marketing experience company, announced that it has been added as a member of the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000 ® Index pertaining to the 2022 Russell indexes reconstitution, effective June 27, 2022.

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, in partnership with the Girl Scouts of Maine, today announced the national rollout of the Paper Scientist Patch program. The patch program teaches girls the science and technology of the pulp and paper industry.

Cascades, a leader in eco-responsible recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, once again demonstrates its leadership in responsible business practices by ranking 8th on the list of the Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada unveiled this morning by the media, research and financial information products company, Corporate Knights.

Huhtamaki has welcomed the conclusions of a new report, which reviews 26 scientific studies comparing the environmental impact of single-use packaging vs. reusable tableware used in takeaway settings.

Greif now counts 55 facilities achieving diversion of at least 99 percent of waste to landfills.

Suzano, the world's largest hardwood pulp producer, held its second annual ESG Call centered around its ambition to be a 'regenerative company for a regenerative society'. The ESG Call spotlighted measurable progress and ambitions across three core areas of action: climate change, biodiversity and social development.

The commitment of Graphic Packaging International ('Graphic Packaging') to sustainability and to supporting the circular economy is the focus of a new documentary. The short film, which was released on June 17 2022 on reuters.com, reflects upon the leading fiber-based consumer packaging provider's ongoing involvement in an initiative called Vision 2045.

Georgia-Pacific's consistent collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency has led to two facilities becoming the first Energy Star certified mills of their type in the United States, and seven others achieving industry-leading energy reductions.

Sonoco expects operating results to be significantly better than previously projected due to sustained customer demand particularly in its Consumer Packaging and All Other segments, as well as continued strong performance in price recovery.

Pactiv Evergreen announced the launch of its new "Zero Waste Implementation Guide" at the Green Sports Alliance Summit in Minneapolis. The Guide is a resource to help foodservice establishments improve their waste diversion rates. Recreation venues, stadiums, arenas, colleges and university foodservice programs, in particular, will benefit from this valuable resource.

A study released today by R.R. Donnelley & Sons Company found the market's most pressing challenges forced packaging decision makers to shift priorities and rethink operations, with 90% changing how their packaging is sourced. The Unpackaging Reality Report explores how converging disruptive issues like supply chain volatility, inflation, labor shortages, and increasing sustainability pressures have impacted the industry.

Greif, Inc. announced that it has been certified as a Most Loved Workplace®, backed by Best Practice Institute (BPI) research and analysis. Most Loved Workplace® validation provides the most comprehensive look at workplace sentiment for organizations today.

Pactiv Evergreen has announced the launch of its new Tamper Evident Fry Cartons to meet the evolving needs of today's foodservice operators.