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By Fos, the Rat: Actually, I am Priscilla Rhodent, the DA in last week's column. Fos asked me to take over for this week and describe the background research that had been completed before this case went to trial.

Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., a U.S. and global leader of cellulose-based technologies, together with the United Steel Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union AFL-CIO ("USW"), announced the filing with the US Department of Commerce ("USDOC") and the US International Trade Commission ("USITC") of parallel antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on Brazil, and an antidumping petition on Norway, concerning U.S. imports of High Purity Dissolving Pulp ("HPDP").

Bain Capital is evaluating strategic options for Ahlstrom, the Finnish specialty materials manufacturer, including a potential sale or initial public offering that could value the business at up to €8bn, according to a report by Bloomberg citing sources familiar with the matter.

Novolex®, a leading manufacturer in the food and beverage packaging industry, announced that James "JT" Jones has been appointed Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), effective August 11, 2025. In this role, Jones will be responsible for leading the company's global procurement team, processes and strategy. He will be based in Lake Forest, IL and will report to Novolex Chairman and CEO, Stan Bikulege.

In this newly created role, Cobb will lead the development and execution of LP's commercial strategy, working in close partnership with the company's Sales, Supply Chain, and Customer Experience teams. She will oversee brand management, product innovation, and commercialization initiatives designed to drive demand and deepen customer engagement.

Canada is allocating $45.7 million to advance wildfire science, improve risk assessments, and strengthen community resilience through 30 projects nationwide. The investment supports both research initiatives and Indigenous-led fire stewardship, with $41.7 million directed to 20 research and demonstration projects and $3.9 million to 10 Indigenous-led projects, according to Natural Resources Canada.

Rottneros has decided to write down the value of fixed assets in Rottneros Mill. The reason is that the mill cannot utilize its full capacity in the prevailing weak market for the mechanical pulp CTMP. The impairment charge amounts to SEK 140 million.

Smurfit Westrock will close in early October, according to the Iowa WARN site.

Interfor recorded net earnings in Q2'25 of $11.1 million, or $0.22 per share, compared to a net loss of $35.1 million, or $0.68 per share in Q1'25 and a net loss of $75.8 million, or $1.47 per share in Q2'24.

Net loss was $17.4 million in the second quarter of 2025, as compared to a net loss of $5.7 million in the second quarter of 2024, and net income of $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2025.

Greece's leading tissue manufacturer selects ABB technology package for existing and new tissue machines at its Inofyta facility.

PotlatchDeltic takes our governance principles seriously to ensure that we run our business in an ethical and transparent manner, and we expect the same from our suppliers and contractors.

The Alpharetta, Georgia-based company said it had a loss of 18 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and restructuring costs, were 33 cents per share.

The paper and paper-based packaging industry's national research and promotion program, administered by the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB), will not continue following the results of the July continuance referendum vote.

Five of the world's 10 busiest airports use Tork technology for cleaning.

UPM Adhesive Materials, formerly known as UPM Raflatac, is investing in a new, state-of-the-art coating line and other facility and material handling upgrades in its label material factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.

Suzano, the world's largest pulp producer, announces its results for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25), reporting sales of 3.7 million tonnes of pulp and paper. Sales increased 28% over the same period in 2024 (2Q24), mainly reflecting the strong operational contribution of the new Ribas do Rio Pardo pulp mill, whose production started in July 2024. Net revenue in the quarter totaled R$13.3 billion, a 16% increase compared to 2Q24.

By Fos, the Rat: After a brief recess, the Court of Superior Rats reconvened and got back to work. The Head Supreme Rat called the Court back into session. "What is next on the docket, clerk?"

Carmichael joins Kimberly-Clark after three decades at Nestlé, most recently serving as President and CEO of Nestlé Canada, where he oversaw a broad portfolio that included ice cream, coffee, beverages, water, confectionery, nutrition and pet care.

Operating income of $36 million (compared with $50 million in Q1 2025 and $34 million in Q2 2024)

Second quarter net income attributable to Rayonier of $408.7 million ($2.63 per share), pro forma net income of $9.6 million ($0.06 per share), and Adjusted EBITDA of $44.9 million.

Sappi reported a $33 million loss for the third quarter to June 2025, versus a $51m profit at the same time last year, but a better result is anticipated in the fourth quarter, CEO Steve Binnie said Thursday.

Confirming post-merger adjusted free cash flow and Adjusted EBITDA range.