Verso Corporation confirmed that it has received an unsolicited proposal from Atlas Holdings LLC regarding a potential transaction to acquire all outstanding shares of Class A common stock of Verso for $20.00 per share in cash. Consistent with its fiduciary responsibilities, Verso's Board of Directors, in consultation with its financial and legal advisors, will carefully review and evaluate the proposal to determine the course of action that it believes is in the best interests of Verso and its stockholders. Verso stockholders need take no action at this time.

Stora Enso is pleased to announce a milestone partnership with Södra, Sweden's largest forest owner association. The two companies have signed a long-term agreement under which Södra will supply Stora Enso with kraft lignin from Södra's Mönsterås site, in Sweden. This facility is set to begin operations in 2027. As part of this collaboration, Stora Enso grants Södra a license to its innovative technology in lignin area. Earlier this year, Södra announced its investment in a new kraft lignin production site, reinforcing its dedication to advancing sustainable forest products. Through this supply agreement, Stora Enso and Södra aim to enhance the development of lignin as a sustainable non-fossil-based material, with broad applications across various industries. "We are excited to partner with Södra in this important endeavor," says Juuso Konttinen, Senior Vice President & Head of Biomaterials Growth at Stora Enso. "This agreement not only secures one additional reliable supply of kraft lignin for our innovative products such as Lignode for batteries but also underscores the growing importance of lignin in creating sustainable solutions across industries. By leveraging our expertise in lignin technology, Södra will be able to produce high-quality lignin that aligns with our sustainability commitments."

Key highlights Q1 *Organic* and currency-neutral sales growth of 6% *Market-related downtime in several mills due to customers’ destocking and expectations of weaker market conditions *Prices increased for liquid board and speciality paper, were stable for graphic paper and cartonboard, and decreased for other product categories *All-time high input costs. Quarterly data Q1 *Net sales increased by 55% to SEK 11,495 million (7,397), whereof Billerud North America accounted for SEK 3,311 million (–) *Operating profit was SEK 806 million (1,189) *Net profit was SEK 639 million (884)