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Sappi, a global leader in the woodfibre and bioeconomy, has released its fourth quarter and full year results for the year ended 30 September 2026. Against a backdrop of persistent macroeconomic headwinds, ongoing geopolitical tensions and escalating conflict in the Middle East, market conditions remained challenging throughout the quarter and the year.

Sappi and UPM have formally submitted remedy proposals to the European Commission as part of its ongoing review of the planned graphic paper Joint Venture.

As Group Head of Human Resources at Sappi, few things give me as much pride as seeing our people and the culture we have built together recognised on the global stage.

Sappi Europe today announces a price increase of €89 per tonne across the Paper Board portfolio in response to sustained cost pressures currently impacting the industry. This pricing adjustment will enable Sappi to continue providing the high levels of product quality, service excellence, and supply security that customers rely on across the company's Paperboard portfolio.

Sappi notes that the European Commission has issued a Letter of Facts stating that it continues to have concerns regarding the proposed European graphic papers joint venture between Sappi and UPM.

Sappi Limited, a global leader in renewable woodfibre-based solutions and the bioeconomy, today announced that Kirk Ross (51) has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Sappi North America, effective January 1, 2027 after a hand-over period.

New semi-gloss face stock combines surface and fibre-level grease resistance to help protect labels against oil and grease penetration, while meeting PPWR requirements.

Following on the nomination of Gunnar Eberhardt as CEO and Stephen Blyth as CFO, Sappi and UPM have selected nominees for additional management team roles of their proposed graphic paper Joint Venture. All nominations are conditional on the receipt of all regulatory approvals and the successful completion of the transaction.

Sappi and UPM have selected nominees for the CEO and CFO roles of their proposed graphic paper Joint Venture. All nominations are conditional on the receipt of all regulatory approvals and the successful completion of the transaction.

26 August 2026 - Sappi acknowledges receipt of a Statement of Objections from the European Commission regarding the proposed joint venture with UPM.

While global market conditions remained challenging, the quarter reflected encouraging progress in key strategic initiatives, particularly the continued ramp-up of the Somerset Mill PM2 paperboard machine in North America, ongoing cost reduction actions across the group and disciplined capital allocation.

Sappi, a global leader in woodfibre-based renewable resources, today announced that it has joined the ZDHC (Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals) Roadmap to Zero Programme, reinforcing its commitment to responsible chemical management for its global dissolving wood pulp operations.