Verso Corporation announced the filing of a definitive proxy statement for a special meeting of stockholders, at which Verso stockholders will consider and vote upon various items related to the proposed and previously announced transaction with BillerudKorsnäs AB. If approved, all Verso stockholders will receive $27.00 per share in cash upon closing of the transaction, representing immediate and certain value at a significant premium. The consideration corresponds to a premium of approximately 57% compared to the unaffected closing price of Verso's shares on July 9, 2021, the day prior to the submission of an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire Verso for $20.00 per share in cash, and a 35% premium over that unsolicited proposal.

Interfor Corporation recorded Net earnings in Q3’21 of $65.6 million, or $1.05 per share, compared to $419.2 million, or $6.45 per share in Q2’21 and $121.6 million, or $1.81 per share in Q3’20. Adjusted net earnings in Q3’21 were $46.7 million compared to $433.5 million in Q2’21 and $140.0 million in Q3’20. Notable items in the quarter: • Record Production and Shipments • Strong Free Cash Flow Generation • Strategic Capital Investments • Acquisition of Four US Sawmills and Restart of the DeQuincy, LA Operation • Sale of Former Sawmill Property • Softwood Lumber Duties

Cascades is moving forward with a $6 million expansion at its Eau Claire facility, a project expected to create 36 new jobs over the next two years and reinforce Wisconsin’s role as a key hub for the paper and tissue industry. The project is supported by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), which has approved up to $200,000 in performance-based state income tax credits. The final value of the incentives will depend on the number of jobs created and the level of capital investment completed by the company. Cascades’ investment centers on the installation of a state-of-the-art converting line, described as one of the most advanced in the company’s asset portfolio. The new equipment will enable the introduction of premium product lines, expand converting capacity and improve integration rates, strengthening the company’s market coverage in the region.