<B>EC Okays Stora-AssiDoman Merger </B>

The European Commission Merger Task Force has given approval to the formation of the new company Billerud, which will be 50/50 owned by Stora Enso and AssiDoman.

The new company will be formed from the paper mills Gruvon (Stora Enso) and Karlsborg and Skarblacka (AssiDoman). The deal should be completed in February 2001, with formal merger and formation on Jan. 1, 2001.

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