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The PM40 closed 30 May 2025 down 10.6% from the 31 May 2024 level.

In this issue of Disconnected Comparisons, we evaluate Greif and Mercer International.

Kimberly-Clark expects that its common stock will cease trading on the NYSE at market close on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and will commence trading on Nasdaq on Friday, May 30, 2025.

The Company intends to use the proceeds from the offering to redeem all of its outstanding US$206 million aggregate principal amount of 5.125% Senior Notes due January 15, 2026, to repay a portion of the borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facility and to pay related transaction fees and expenses.

Financing reflects strong confidence from the banking market.

Kadant Carmanah Design announced it is entering into a collaborative partnership with Hexion Inc., a global leader of adhesives and performance materials solutions that uses artificial intelligence to improve the manufacturing process of wood panels.

The furnace upgrade will be delivered by the end of 2025.

The installations are scheduled to take place during the mill's annual shutdown in autumn 2025.

The pulp mill and automated loading system enhance the mill's production and make operations safer.

Andritz delivered and started up the torrefaction reactor for one of Europe's largest industrial torrefaction plants, developed by Joensuu Biocoal Oy and operated by Taaleri in Finland.

Company marks significant progress towards 2050 climate goals.

Start-up is planned for 2026.

This significant upgrade represents a key transition for the PM11 paper machine, which will now produce high-quality packaging board from 100% recycled wastepaper.

A.Celli and Ahlstrom sign a contract for the supply of a nonwoven rewinder destined for the production line located in Chirnside, Scotland.

Start-up is planned for the Q1 2026.

Valmet will supply an extensive rebuild for Sylvamo's paper machine PM 2 in Eastover, South Carolina, USA.

The 2025 designees are U.S. private companies that have demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and execution, a commitment to their people, as well as maintaining financial performance and governance.

Identifies Coatings and Treatments that can be Repulped and Recycled

Domtar's environmental penalties at its Skookumchuck mill were dropped to $17,200, from an initial $39,000 recommended by ministry inspectors.

Following extended technical, commercial and strategic evaluations UPM plans to discontinue the development of its potential second biomass-to-fuels refinery at the Port of Rotterdam. As a result, UPM plans to halt all engineering work related to the CAPEX investment in Rotterdam and to withdraw from all site-related commitments associated with the Rotterdam investment.

The engineering firm is cutting 325 jobs in Finland, and placing more than 1,000 other employees on unpaid leave. Valmet has not yet said where the cuts will take place, but the Jyväskylä region could bear the brunt of the reductions.

Under the deal, J&F will repurchase Paper Excellence's 49% stake in pulp producer Eldorado Celulose for approximately $2.7 billion (R$15.2 billion).

The partnership with Suzano, one of the ten largest consumers of natural gas in Brazil and one of the main customers in this segment, marks the beginning of Petrobras' operations in the free market in the state.

Weyerhaeuser Distribution announced a partnership with Nichiha USA that will make Nichiha's full portfolio of siding and trim products available in Texas through its distribution centers in Dallas, Houston and San Antonio.

UPM Raflatac is pleased to announce the publication of its 2024 Climate Review, highlighting the significant progress it has made as a global partner for sustainable material solutions. The Review showcases how UPM Raflatac and its partners are driving climate action in three focus areas: forests and land, emission reductions and products and services.