EU antitrust regulators to probe UPM (UPM FH), and Sappi paper deal, sources say

The probe into UPM and Sappi's paper deal by EU antitrust regulators indicates heightened scrutiny on potential anti-competitive practices, which could lead to operational disruptions for the companies involved.

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EU antitrust regulators to probe UPM (UPM FH), and Sappi paper deal, sources say

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