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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

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Latest news about UPM

In short: UPM reported a 71% rise in Q2 profits, approved the WISA Group demerger, and faced EU scrutiny over its paper venture with Sappi.

Company announcements

September 8 UPM

UPM and Sappi nominate management for joint venture

The companies conditionally appointed senior leaders for their planned graphic paper JV pending regulatory approvals expected by late 2026.

August 31 UPM

UPM approves a partial demerger creating WISA Group Plc

The meeting elected Tapio Korpeinen as chair, authorized new share issuance, set director pay, and appointed Ernst & Young as auditor.

August 17 UPM

UPM announces approval of WISA prospectus supplement

The supplement covers six-month financial information, guidance, and technical amendments ahead of the planned October demerger and November Nasdaq Helsinki listing.

July 29 UPM

UPM discloses Mika Kekki's share transactions

Mika Kekki acquired 172 shares at 22.46 EUR and received 4 incentive shares as part of the savings plan.

Media coverage

September 14 Drewno.pl

UPM will spin off its plywood and veneer business. WISA Group is being created

Shareholders of the Finnish conglomerate UPM have decided on a partial split of the group. The UPM Plywood business segment will be transferred to the new company WISA Group, whose shares will be listed on the stock exchange.

September 4 Ad hoc news

UPM-Kymmene stock holds firm as WISA spin-off plans and solid earnings support valuation

UPM-Kymmene stock is trading steadily on Nasdaq Helsinki as investors weigh the planned WISA Group spin-off and the company’s ...

September 2 Marketscreener

Consensus UPM-Kymmene Oyj

Aug. 10 Barclays Downgrades UPM-Kymmene to Underweight, Reduces PT MT Aug. 10 Barclays downgrades UPM to underweight and cuts target price FW Aug. 10 Barclays...

August 31 Wood Central

UPM Wins Approval to Spin Off Its Plywood Mills as WISA Group

Six directors, a 25 million share mandate, and a 2 November listing. UPM's plywood arm leaves as WISA Group after the 31 ...

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