Shareholders receive one WISA share per UPM share as plywood unit targets Nasdaq Helsinki listing by November 2026.
New management team member reports to CEO as predecessor Timi Hyppänen departs the company.
15-year rate climbs to 5.64% as purchase applications jump 20% above year-ago levels.
Packaging Solutions North America operating profit falls to $248 million on seasonally lower volumes and storm-related cost increases.
Imports of logs to Japan dipped 1.2%.
Mortgage rates above 6% and tariff uncertainty shape 2026 operating plans and input-cost expectations.
North America volumes grow broadly despite private label diaper exit as International Personal Care sales surge 9.1%.
Industrial-scale system reintegrates recycled fibers into decorative panel production without quality loss.
Sawlogs fall 5% in March, while pulpwood down 1%.
Price for wood furniture imported to Japan slipped 4%.
The plan targets mill operations, regulatory changes, and new markets for Ontario wood products.
Cost savings programme offsets lower prices as group begins market-driven shutdown at Joutseno pulp mill.
Construction is expected to be completed by January 2027.
High industry inventories and cold weather limit production, while the company enters Phase 2 of its internal efficiency work.
Proposed transaction still requires approval from US and Chinese authorities alongside European Commission.
Price for plywood imported to Japan gained 1.9%.