In review of International Paper-Weyerhaeuser deal, Suzano says presence in Brazil is not essential to sell fluff pulp
By Ana Paula Candil ( October 7, 2016, 22:12 GMT | Insight) -- Paper company Suzano has told Brazilian antitrust officials reviewing the International Paper-Weyerhaeuser Group deal that a company doesn't need to have a presence in Brazil to sell fluff pulp in the country because import taxes are low and products are similar worldwide. The companies filed a full-form notification with the regulator because their combined market share in the global market for fluff pulp would be 30 to 40 percent after the deal.Paper company Suzano has told Brazilian antitrust officials reviewing the International Paper-Weyerhaeuser deal that a company doesn't need to have a presence in Brazil to sell fluff pulp in the country because import taxes are low and products are similar worldwide....
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