Sappi shareholders approved proposed UPM joint venture at general meeting

• Sappi shareholders met on July 23, 2026 to vote on a proposed 50/50 joint venture with UPM for graphic paper operations in Europe.
• Shareholders backed the transaction, clearing internal approval for Sappi to proceed toward forming the joint venture.
• Investors also authorized the directors to implement the transaction.
• The deal has not been executed; implementation remains subject to outstanding conditions precedent.

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