Kemira, Dynea and Sydsvenska Kemi to be combined
KEMIRA, DYNEA AND SYDSVENSKA KEMI TO BE COMBINED * Industri Kapital and the State of Finland have agreed in principle to combine Kemira, Dynea and Sydsvenska Kemi. * In order to complete the proposed combination, Dynea will acquire the State of Finland's shares in Kemira and make a public tender offer to the minority shareholders of Kemira. * The above transactions are subject to certain conditions. Industri Kapital and the State of Finland have agreed in principle to create a strong global specialty chemicals group by combining the businesses of Kemira Oyj, Dynea Oy and Sydsvenska Kemi AB.