90-year-old company in South Africa worth R8 billion merging businesses with European giant

BusinessTech | 10-09-2026 01:02pm |

The Competition Commission has recommended approval for a proposed joint venture between South Africa's Sappi and Finland's UPM-Kymmene Corporation. Sappi, a 90-year-old company valued at R8 billion, is merging businesses with the European giant. The recommendation is subject to final approval.

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