DMI was a mid-scale pulp producer with significant Canadian milling capacity and forestry operations. The company was acquired by Mercer International in a strategic transaction that expanded Mercer's pulp production capacity by approximately 41%.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Company no longer operates independently as of December 2018 acquisition. Historical assessment not relevant.
Top Insights
Acquired by Mercer International (December 2018) for C$465 million
Operated two bleached kraft pulp mills with combined capacity of 645,000 ADMTs
Joint venture between Marubeni Corporation and Nippon Paper Industries
Historical financial strength: C$320.3M revenue and C$42.2M net income in first eight months of 2018
Named Competitors
Mercer International — Global wood products and pulp manufacturer (now owner of former DMI operations)
Recent Developments
(December 2018) Acquisition completed by Mercer International Inc.
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