Oct 02, 2007. /Lesprom Network/. The transfer of Procter & Gamble's European Tissue operations to SCA was completed on October 1, 2007. The total purchase price is approximately Euro 512 million, and the first payment of Euro 329 million was made in cash in connection with the closure. The remaining part of the purchase price, Euro 183 million, will be paid following agreed technical adjustments at certain plants, which are expected to be completed during the first half of 2008. The acquisition gives SCA key prerequisites for the creation of an even better platform for consumer-driven awareness and will strengthen our market positions in several important markets. Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA is a global consumer goods and paper company that develops, produces and markets personal care products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and solid-wood products. Sales are conducted in some 90 countries. SCA has annual sales in excess of SEK 101 billion (Euro 11 billion) and production facilities in more than 40 countries. SCA had approximately 51 000 employees at the beginning of 2007. SCA shares are traded on the Stockholm, London and New York stock exchanges.