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UPM

Material solutions company

upm.com

Headquarters: Helsinki, Finland
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 10,000+
Industry: Paper Products

Last updated October 28

Latest news about UPM

In short: UPM reported softer Q3 results, launched its Leuna biorefinery, and advanced the WISA demerger and Sappi JV.

Company announcements

October 28 UPM

UPM reports strong Q3 cash flow

Operating cash flow reached €420 million despite an 8% drop in EBIT due to destocking and cost inflation. UPM also outlines its outlook and ongoing transformative projects.

October 22 UPM

UPM applies for WISA shares to trade on Nasdaq Helsinki

This follows a partial demerger of UPM's plywood business into the new WISA Group Plc. Trading is expected to begin around November 2, 2026.

October 9 UPM

UPM opens the world's largest biorefinery in Germany

The plant has an annual capacity of 220,000 tons. It produces wood-based biocemicals with an investment of 1.3 billion euros.

September 18 UPM

UPM approves WISA demerger prospectus supplement appointing new CFO

Lasse von Hertzen becomes WISA's CFO with trading starting Nov 2. The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority approved the update regarding the October 31 demerger.

Media coverage

October 27 Yle

UPM's profit fell in the third quarter

The forest group UPM's profit fell in the third quarter. The company's comparable operating profit was EUR 131 million in July-September, compared to EUR 142 million in the corresponding period last year. In July-September, UPM's...

October 22 Kauppalehti

UPM-Kymmene Oyj has applied for the listing of WISA Group Oyj on Nasdaq Helsinki

UPM's extraordinary general meeting held on August 31, 2026 decided on the Distribution in accordance with the Distribution Plan. In connection with the implementation of the distribution, UPM's shareholders will receive as consideration for the distribution one new share of WISA Group for each share of UPM they own...

October 14 Arvopaperi

UPM invests EUR 1.3 billion in its Leuna plant – business impacts will only be felt next year | Arvopaperi

UPM's Leuna plant in Germany was inaugurated on Thursday. The facility produces biocemicals from wood, with UPM aiming to target a new market for fossil-based products. According to the company, customer interest already exceeds the refinery's upcoming...

September 22 MarketScreener

Group UPM-Kymmene Oyj

Sep. 21 Sources: EU expected to block UPM and Sappi joint venture, Reuters FW Sep. 18 EU antitrust regulators set to block UPM-Sappi merger, sources...

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