Stora Enso to divest €5.7B Swedish forest holdings, establishing Europe’s largest publicly traded forestry company.
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 14 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Demerger Announcement: Stora Enso Oyj plans to separate its Swedish forest holdings, valued at €5.7 billion ($6.6 billion), into a standalone entity, creating Europe's largest listed pure-play forestry business.
New Company Details: The new entity will be listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Helsinki, with its headquarters in Falun, Sweden.
Shareholder Support: Major shareholders, Solidium Oy and FAM AB, who collectively hold about 21% of shares and 55% of voting rights, support the demerger.
Share Distribution: Stora Enso shareholders will receive shares in the new company proportional to their holdings, with the existing share structure remaining unchanged.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
