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    Finland's Stora Enso to sell 12.4% of Swedish forests for about $1 billion

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    Posted on May 22, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Stora Enso sells 12.4% of Swedish forests for €900M to reduce debt and secure wood supply, retaining a 15% stake.

    Stora Enso to Divest 12.4% of Swedish Forests for €900 Million

    (Reuters) -Finnish forestry group Stora Enso said on Wednesday it is divesting 12.4% of its Swedish forest holdings for an enterprise value of 900 million euros ($1.02 billion).

    The divestiture is anticipated to reduce the group's adjusted EBITDA by about 25 million euros per year and is expected to reduce net debt by 790 million euros, the company said.

    Stora Enso will retain a 15% ownership interest in the new entity, while Soya Group will own 40.6% and a consortium led by MEAG, the asset manager for Munich Re of Germany, will hold a 44.4% stake.

    The company and the divested entity will also enter into a 15-year wood supply agreement with a possible additional 15-year extension to secure wood availability for Stora Enso's Swedish business units.

    Stora Enso reported its divestment plans in October last year in a move to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet.

    The company in April reported that its adjusted earnings before interest and taxes rose to 175 million euros in the first quarter, surpassing analysts' 124.9 million euro forecast in a poll by Vara Research.

    ($1 = 0.8832 euros)

    (Reporting by Devika Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Vijay Kishore)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Stora Enso is selling 12.4% of its Swedish forests for €900 million.
    • •The sale will reduce Stora Enso's net debt by 790 million euros.
    • •Stora Enso retains a 15% stake in the new entity.
    • •A 15-year wood supply agreement is part of the deal.
    • •The divestment aims to strengthen Stora Enso's balance sheet.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Finland's Stora Enso to sell 12.4% of Swedish forests for about $1 billion

    1What percentage of its Swedish forest holdings is Stora Enso selling?

    Stora Enso is divesting 12.4% of its Swedish forest holdings.

    2What is the enterprise value of the divestment?

    The enterprise value of the divestment is 900 million euros, which is approximately $1.02 billion.

    3How will the divestment affect Stora Enso's adjusted EBITDA?

    The divestiture is anticipated to reduce the group's adjusted EBITDA by about 25 million euros per year.

    4Who will own the majority stake in the new entity formed from the divestment?

    Soya Group will own 40.6%, and a consortium led by MEAG will hold a 44.4% stake in the new entity.

    5What agreement will Stora Enso enter into following the divestment?

    Stora Enso will enter into a 15-year wood supply agreement with the divested entity, with a possible additional 15-year extension.

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