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The transaction is expected to be completed in early November 2021, subject to the satisfaction of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the acquisition agreement.

Consistent with its fiduciary duties, and in consultation with its independent financial and legal advisors, the RRD Board of Directors will carefully review and consider the Chatham proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of the Company and RRD shareholders. RRD shareholders do not need to take any action at this time.

Beverage, milkshake and ice cream cups will be re-used to make professional hygiene paper under Essity's leading Tork brand.

UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) represent UPM's latest revolutionary development in sustainable solutions. They address the urgent need to reduce CO₂ emissions of rubber and plastics products by offering a truly sustainable alternative to fossil-based carbon black and precipitated silica, the dominating functional fillers used in rubber and plastic products today.

The third step in Quality is the quality of your raw materials. Some might have thought this is the second step. No, it's the third, for you don't know the quality of raw materials required until you know the quality you are promising your customers.

Glatfelter Corporation announced that it intends to offer $500 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2029 (the "Notes"), subject to market conditions.

Yes, by 15 to 20 percent.

Cascades is pleased to announce that its fourth Sustainability Action Plan was a winner in the Medium and Large Business category of the Prix initiatives circulaires presented by Québec Circulaire.

Suzano, the world's leading eucalyptus pulp producer and one of Latin America's largest companies, will be showcasing its new innovative fluff pulp, Eucafluff, for the first time at Index 20 in Geneva on 19th -20th October.

The transaction is anticipated to close following successful completion of U.S. regulatory reviews and satisfaction of customary conditions.

Greif, Inc. announced that it is implementing a $60 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and a minimum 7.0 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products.

A process for recruiting a new General Counsel has been initiated.

Mercer International Inc. announces that the European Union has opened a cartel investigation into the wood pulp sector and conducted inspections of major European pulp producers including the Company's German operations. The Company is cooperating with the investigation.

European Commission's competition authorities have today started an unannounced inspection at UPM's premises. The Commission has concerns that the inspected companies in the wood pulp sector may have violated EU antitrust rules that prohibit cartels and restrictive business practices. The press release by the Commission is attached to this release.

Red Leaf Pulp plans to begin construction of the pulp mill in early 2022.

MasterTape™ Pack is a sustainable fiber-based alternative to plastic packaging tapes with high bio-based contents. It offers excellent internal cohesion and mechanical properties for shock-resistant tapes, making it ideal for light/medium or even heavy-duty packaging.

Sonoco announced it will raise the price for all paperboard tubes and cores by a minimum of 6 percent, effective with shipments in the United States and Canada, on or after November 8, 2021.

Essity is launching Cutimed Wound Navigator, a new digital solution for wound assessment. To provide patients with the right and most suitable care, the innovative mobile app records key wound characteristics, generates an assessment and helps healthcare professionals to select the appropriate wound product.

RMR Mechanical is excited to announce the acquisition of George H. Bodman, Inc. as of Thursday, September 23, 2021. Going forward, the consulting entity will be known as Bodman Services LLC, a subsidiary of RMR Mechanical. Bodman Services LLC is a reputed industry leader in their field with over 34 years of experience offering a full range of consulting services for chemical/vapor phase/mechanical cleaning applications.

Smurfit Kappa Group plc is pleased to announce that it has now completed the acquisition of Verzuolo for a purchase price of €360 million.

Graphic Packaging said in May that it would buy AR Packaging from private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners for $1.45 billion in cash.

The wooden utensils and stir sticks are being implemented in the restaurants this month and the company expects the last plastic straw to be used in Canada by December. This will remove single-use plastics and is part of McDonald's plan to source all its primary customer packaging with renewable or recycled sources.

Progroup is planning to build a state-of-the-art refuse-derived fuel (RDF) power plant right next to its high-tech paper mill PM3 in Sandersdorf-Brehna, Germany. It will supply a large share of the process heat and electricity for PM3 in the future.

The root cause of the incident is being investigated. Metsä Board is supporting the ongoing investigation with all the necessary resources.

Smurfit Kappa Bag-in-Box introduces a new and more sustainable version of its highly regarded Vitop® tap, the new Vitop® Renew, which is made from bio-based PP resins.