• UPM-Kymmene shareholders met Aug. 31, 2026 in an extraordinary general meeting focused on a proposed partial demerger.
• The meeting adopted the partial demerger plan signed April 29, 2026, including forming a new company, WISA Group, subject to completion.
• Shareholders endorsed setting WISA’s board at six members, naming Tapio Korpeinen chair and Mats Nordlander deputy chair, conditional on completion.
• Approval granted for WISA’s board to issue up to 25,000,000 shares or share-linked rights, effective only once the demerger completes.
• Authorization also approved for WISA to acquire or accept as pledge up to 50,000,000 own shares, with Ernst & Young appointed auditor, both conditional.

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