Previously announced Copamex acquisition completed

​SCA’s acquisition of the Copamex baby diaper business in Mexico and Central America has now been completed. The purchase price is equivalent to approximately USD 50m on a debt-free basis.

SCA already holds several strong market positions within the hygiene products segment, with tissue, feminine and incontinence protection products. The acquisition adds baby diapers to SCA’s product portfolio in Mexico and Central America.

The finalizing of the transaction follows approval by the Mexican anti-trust authorities.

The first press release regarding the transaction was published on 21 July 2010.

Stockholm, 4 October 2010  

For additional information, please contact
Petter Tiger, Press and Media Officer, +46 8 788 53 62

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This information is such that SCA must disclose in accordance with the Securities Markets Act.

SCA is a global hygiene and paper company that develops and produces personal care products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and solid-wood products. Sales are conducted in some 100 countries. SCA has many well-known brands, including the global brands Tena and Tork. Sales in 2009 amounted to SEK 111 billion (EUR 10.5 billion). SCA has approximately 45,000 employees. More information at www.sca.com

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