The sales price for the 49% stake is USD 37 million, and the proceeds will be received during the first half of 2014.
- We are pleased that we are selling the remaining stake in the Brazilian operations earlier than expected. For some time, we have stated that we aim to have our core business in Europe and Australasia. The sale is also part of our strategy to improve our liquidity, says Sven Ombudstvedt, President and CEO of Norske Skog.
Papeles Bio Bio, controlled by Group BO / Pathfinder, a consortium of Chilean investors, will continue to develop the activities in Brazil together with its operations in Chile.
Following this transaction, Norske Skog will no longer have paper production in South America.