Norske Skog Boyer acquired by Boyer Capital Pty Ltd

07 Feb 2025 07:24 CET

Norske Skog has entered into agreement with Boyer Capital Pty Ltd, to sell the
Boyer mill at an enterprise value of approximately NOK 190 million. The
transaction is expected to be completed during the first quarter of 2025.

“We are very pleased to conclude our orderly exit from Australasia with the
divestment of the Boyer mill. The discussions with David Marriner and Boyer
Capital have been ongoing for some time and we believe they represent the ideal
owner to both continue the production of publication paper and develop the
industrial site for future activities. Norske Skog will now focus fully on the
successful ramp-up of containerboard production at the Golbey mill and
completing the BCTMP study at the Saugbrugs mill”, said Geir Drangsland, CEO of
Norske Skog.

“The Boyer mill has been part of the Norske Skog group for 25 years and we wish
to thank everyone for their support and contribution to the mill during this
time. We now look forward to continue our operations under new ownership, and to
work closely with our new owners to explore future opportunities at the mill
site”, said Patrick Dooley, Managing Director of Norske Skog Boyer.

The Norske Skog Boyer mill is situated in Tasmania and has a production capacity
of 150 000 tonnes of newsprint and 135 000 tonnes of LWC magazine paper. The
site has a total area of 565 hectares, offering significant opportunities for
future developments, and good access to raw materials and logistics
infrastructure. The mill has approximately 300 skilled and experienced
employees. The Boyer mill has contributed an annual average of approximately NOK
60 million in EBITDA to Norske Skog in the period from 2022 to 2024.

“We see significant potential to expand and diversify the industrial activities
at the Boyer mill for the benefit of its employees and the local community. In
dialogue with mill management and representatives of the Boyer workforce we have
been very impressed with their knowledge and commitment to the business. We are
therefore excited to start a new chapter for the mill”, said David Marriner,
Director of Boyer Capital Pty Ltd.

The sale follows a broad and structured process over a period of more than two
years. The sale strengthens Norske Skog’s balance sheet and liquidity position
towards ongoing strategic projects.

The transaction is a sale of 100% of the share capital in Norske Skog Industries
Australia Limited which is the holding company for all of Norske Skog’s
Australasian activities. Norske Skog will discontinue the reporting segment
publication paper Australasia in its results for the fourth quarter of 2024. The
purchase price is based on an enterprise value of approximately NOK 190 million
and is subject to customary adjustments for cash, debt and working capital.
Completion of the sale is expected to occur during the first quarter of 2025,
subject to customary closing conditions, and no gain or loss is expected to be
recognised in the first quarter of 2025 as a result of the transaction.

Following the sale, Norske Skog will have four mills, all situated in Europe,
with a total combined capacity of 760 000 tonnes of containerboard, 840 000
tonnes of newsprint, 200 000 tonnes of SC magazine paper, and 265 000 tonnes of
LWC magazine paper.

About Norske Skog
Norske Skog is a leading producer of publication paper with strong market
positions and customer relations in Europe. The Norske Skog Group operates four
mills in Europe, which produce publication paper, recycled packaging paper,
energy and bioproducts. The annual publication paper production capacity is 1.6
million tonnes. The annual production capacity of packaging paper will be 0.8
million tonnes following the start-up of containerboard production at Golbey in
the first quarter of 2025. Norske Skog aims to further diversify its operations
and continue its transformation into a growing and high-margin business through
a range of promising energy and bio product development projects. The Group has
approximately 2 100 employees, is headquartered in Norway and listed on the Oslo
Stock Exchange under the ticker NSKOG.


For further information:
Norske Skog media:
Vice President Communication and Public Affairs
Carsten Dybevig
Email: carsten.dybevig@norskeskog.com
Mob: +47 917 63 117

Norske Skog financial markets:
Senior Vice President Corporate Finance
Even Lund
Email: even.lund@norskeskog.com
Mob: +47 906 12 919

Boyer Capital Pty Ltd: For Australian media
David Quinn
Email: djq@bigpond.net.au
Mob: +61 418 123 282

Boyer Capital Pty Ltd: For Australian financial markets
Sam Pope
Email: samp@tsfinvestments.com.au
Mob: +61 422 382 042

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