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Cascades purchases the interest of CDPQ in Greenpac


KINGSEY FALLS, QC, Dec. 11, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS), a leader in eco-friendly recycling, packaging and hygiene solutions, announced today that it is exercising its option to purchase the interest of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) in Greenpac Holding LLC ("Greenpac").

CDPQ owns a 20.2% interest in Greenpac, a state-of-the-art lightweight containerboard mill, located in Niagara Falls, NY. The expected purchase price is approximately US$93 million. The transaction is expected to close January 3rd, 2020.

As of today, Cascades owns a 66.1% interest in Greenpac, a joint venture created in partnership with CDPQ, Jamestown Container Companies and Containerboard Partners.

"This transaction is an important part of Cascades' strategic plan, and will improve our available cash flow," said Mario Plourde, President and CEO. "This decision is another step in a series of actions that we have carried out over the past few years to improve our position in an increasingly competitive market. I would like to thank CDPQ for its support in this important project. From the outset, we developed and maintained a truly successful, winning partnership."

Considered to be amongst the most advanced mills in the industry in North America, Greenpac manufactures a lightweight linerboard, made with 100% recycled fibres, on a machine with an annual production capacity of 540,000 short tons. The mill employs 152 people.  

Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added solutions for packaging, hygiene and recovery needs. The company employs 11,000 women and men, who work in over 90 production units in North America and Europe. With its management philosophy, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous efforts in research and development as driving forces, Cascades continues to deliver the innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the planet. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS.

Website: www.cascades.com
Green by Nature blog: blog.cascades.com
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SOURCE Cascades Inc.


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