TICKER SYMBOL UFS (NYSE, TSX)
MONTREAL, March 11 /CNW Telbec/ - Domtar Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a proposal to effect a reverse stock split of the Company's outstanding common stock (NYSE/TSX: UFS) and a corresponding reverse split of the outstanding exchangeable shares issued by the Company's indirect subsidiary, Domtar (Canada) Paper Inc. (TSX: UFX).
The proposal calls to authorize the Board to effect, at its discretion, a reverse stock split by a ratio of 1-for-12, 1-for-15 or 1-for-18 shares. The proposal is outlined in the Company's preliminary proxy statement filed today with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian securities regulators. It will be submitted to a vote by stockholders at the Company's annual meeting on May 29, 2009. The reverse stock split is also subject to certain customary regulatory approvals.
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About Domtar
Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX:UFS) is the largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America and the second largest in the world based on production capacity, and is also a manufacturer of papergrade, fluff and specialty pulp. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide range of business, commercial printing and publication as well as converting and specialty papers including recognized brands such as Cougar(R), Lynx(R) Opaque, Husky(R) Offset, First Choice(R) and Domtar EarthChoice(R) Office Paper, part of a family of environmentally and socially responsible papers. Domtar owns and operates Domtar Distribution Group, an extensive network of strategically located paper distribution facilities. Domtar also produces lumber and other specialty and industrial wood products. The Company employs nearly 11,000 people. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.
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