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Webinars

By:

Neil McCubbin

Webinars provide a cost-effective way to obtain training.

PM40

The PM40 closed 09 December 2011 at 1770.8.

RearView

The PM40 closed 09 December 2011 down 5.1% from the 10 December 2010 level.

Disconnected Comparisons

In this issue we evaluate Neenah Paper, Inc. and Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc.

Insider Trading

Reported insider trading since the last issue of PaperMoney.

Endings

By:

Don Meadows, Editor

The end of the year brings significant endings: the United States ends its involvement in Iraq, Canada ends its involvement in the Kyoto Protocol, and two national leaders die.

Domtar Corporation

Domtar to increase its share buyback program.

Catalyst Paper Corporation

Catalyst Paper is continuing discussions on debt restructuring.

Packaging Corporation of America

Packaging Corporation of America to repurchase an additional USD 150 million shares.

Metso will deliver the first commercial LignoBoost plant to Domtar.

SCA to Invest in Kraftliner Production at Munksund

SCA plans to invest SEK 540 million to strengthen kraftliner production at its Munksund mill.

Canfor Closing Two Facilities in British Columbia

Canfor Corporation is closing its Rustad sawmill and Tackama mill.

Fortress Paper Starts Cellulose Production at Thurso

Fortress Paper commences dissolving pulp production and highlights mill status.

The Final Word by Jim Thompson

New problems in Europe.

Earnings Announcements

Verso Paper Corporation Mum on Increase in Stock Activity

Verso Paper Corporation issued a "no comment" on unusual market activity.

Stella-Jones Acquires Thompson Industries

Stella-Jones completes acquisition of Thompson Industries.

Neenah to Acquire Fine Paper Portfolio From Wausau Paper

Neenah Paper has purchased certain premium brands from Wausau Paper.

Temple-Inland stockholders overwhelmingly approve merger with International Paper.

Resolute Forest Products Offers to Purchase Fibrek Shares

Resolute Forest Products has offered to purchase all the common shares of Fibrek Inc.

Kimberly-Clark to Close Everett Mill After Sale Falls Through

The Everett, Kimberly-Clark mill will be closed shortly.

Verso Paper and Customers Expand Sustainable Forestry in Maine

Verso Paper Corporation announced increase in certified forest in Maine.

Andritz to Rebuild Kraft Paper Machine for SFT Group in Russia

Andritz has received an order to rebuild a kraft paper machin for the SFT Kamenskaya mil in Russia.

Currency Currents

By:

James R. Thompson, Executive Editor

Keeping an eye on Europe...

PM40

The PM40 closed 25 November 2011 at 1608.4.

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