Paper Excellence (via Domtar) Acquires Resolute Forest Products in a $2.7B Deal
July 6, 2022
Paper Excellence Group, through its wholly owned subsidiary Domtar Corporation, has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding common shares of Resolute Forest Products (RFP) in a deal valued at about $2.7 billion. Resolute will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Domtar and continue operating under the Resolute name, with its management team remaining at the headquarters.
- Buyers
- Paper Excellence Group, Domtar Corporation
- Targets
- Resolute Forest Products Inc.
- Sellers
- Resolute Forest Products Inc. stockholders (all holders of common shares)
- Industry
- Industrial Services
- Location
- Quebec, Canada
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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