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Sappi manufactures woodfibre-based dissolving pulp, packaging and speciality papers, and graphic papers across North America, Europe and South Africa. It sells into textile, packaging, speciality, print and publishing markets through regional businesses and an international sales network.
The material footprint includes Somerset Mill in North America and Saiccor Mill in South Africa. Under the proposed UPM joint venture, the contributed European graphic-papers business would include Gratkorn, Ehingen, Maastricht and Kirkniemi, subject to approvals.
For the six months ended March 2026, Sappi reported 2.906 million tons of production and 2.868 million tons of sales.
Sappi reported Q2 FY26 revenue of $1.334 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $52 million and a net loss of $413 million. FY2025 adjusted EBITDA was $501 million and the net loss was $177 million.
| Period | Revenue | EBITDA | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | USD 501m | -USD 177m |
| Q2 FY26 | USD 1.334bn | USD 52m | -USD 413m |
At March 2026, Sappi's debt comprised public bonds, OeKB term loans, securitised receivables, lease liabilities and short-term borrowings, with stated maturities from 2026 to 2032.
At March 2026, Sappi reported $632 million of undrawn committed revolving-credit capacity and $248 million of securitised receivables.
| Instrument | Principal | Maturity | Terms | Seniority / status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term loans, commercial paper and overdraftsOther | USD 271m | 2026 | - | Short-term debt |
| Sappi Southern Africa 2027 bondBond | USD 35m | 2027 | - | Unsecured |
| OeKB term loan 2027 Matane MillTerm Loan | USD 51m | 2027 | - | Term loan |
| EUR bond due 2028Bond | USD 459m | 2028 | - | Unsecured |
| Securitised receivablesAsset Backed Facility | USD 248m | 2028 | - | Receivables securitisation |
| Sappi Southern Africa 2029 bondBond | USD 35m | 2029 | - | Unsecured |
| OeKB term loan 2030 Somerset Mill II Tranche BTerm Loan | USD 229m | 2030 | - | Term loan |
| Sappi Southern Africa 2031 bondBond | USD 17m | 2031 | - | Unsecured |
| OeKB term loan 2031 Somerset Mill IITerm Loan | USD 132m | 2031 | - | Term loan |
| EUR bond due 2032Bond | USD 344m | 2032 | - | Unsecured |
| USD 2032 bondBond | USD 221m | 2032 | - | Unsecured |
| IFRS16 leasesLease Liability | USD 128m | - | - | Lease liability |
Sappi's UniCredit/Elektra asset-backed programme had a $328 million / EUR280 million limit at FY2025, with $243 million used, $304 million of pledged receivables and $86 million of remaining capacity subject to eligible receivables. The programme was extended to January 2028, and the transferred receivables remain on balance sheet because Sappi retains most market and credit risk.
In South Africa, Sappi sells qualifying rand receivables to Rand Merchant Bank while retaining 15% of credit risk after recoveries. FY2025 receivables sold were $70 million, and discounting is linked to three-month JIBAR plus a spread.
Commercial deliveries from Somerset PM2 had begun, with full-volume ramp-up planned through 2026. Sappi reported a $413 million Q2 FY26 loss and negotiated suspension of leverage-covenant testing until March 2027. It also signed binding agreements for a proposed European graphic-papers joint venture with UPM, subject to approvals.
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | Sappi and UPM signed binding agreements for European graphic papers JVCompany-news | Under the signed agreement, Sappi proposed to contribute the Gratkorn, Ehingen, Maastricht and Kirkniemi mills to the European graphic papers joint venture, while excluding Sappi Europe's 50% wood-supply joint-venture interest. The transaction remains subject to approvals; the announced mechanics include EUR90 million upfront cash, a EUR10 million common shareholder loan and a EUR167 million equity subscription. |
| Mar 2026 | Sappi Q2 FY26 results showed loss, impairment and covenant reliefCompany-news | Q2 FY26 adjusted EBITDA was US$52M, loss for the period was US$413M, net debt was US$1.964B and Sappi negotiated suspension of leverage covenant testing until March 2027. |
| 29 Jul 2025 | Sappi announced commercial delivery from Somerset PM2 conversionCompany-news | Sappi North America said Project Elevate completed the US$500M conversion and expansion of PM2 at Somerset Mill, with commercial product delivery underway and ramp-up to full volumes through 2026. |
| Ref. | Source | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sappi Q2 FY26 financial results bookletsappi-ir-reports.co.za | 7 May 2026 | Whole page | |
| Sappi Q2 FY26 fact sheetsappi-ir-reports.co.za | 7 May 2026 | Whole page | |
| Sappi 2021 LuxSE listing particulars - XS2310951103oblible.com | 8 Apr 2021 | Whole page | |
| Sappi Somerset Mill pagesappi.com | Not stated | Whole page | |
| Sappi Saiccor Mill pagesappi.com | Not stated | Whole page | |
| Sappi Somerset PM2 launch releasesappi.com | 29 Jul 2025 | Whole page | |
| Sappi / UPM JV terms announcementmediahub.sappi.com | 28 May 2026 | Whole page | |
| Sappi 2025 Group Annual Financial Statementssappi-ir-reports.co.za | 5 Dec 2025 | Whole page | |
| Sappi Q2 FY26 debt update - March 2026mediahub.sappi.com | 7 May 2026 | Whole page | |
| Sappi Q2 FY26 financial results bookletsappi-ir-reports.co.za | 7 May 2026 | Page 31 |
| Document | Date | Type | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sappi Q2 FY26 financial results bookletsappi-ir-reports.co.za | 7 May 2026 | Interim Report | |
| Sappi Q2 FY26 fact sheetsappi-ir-reports.co.za | 7 May 2026 | Interim Report | |
| Sappi 2021 LuxSE listing particulars - XS2310951103oblible.com | 8 Apr 2021 | Regulatory Filing | |
| Sappi Somerset Mill pagesappi.com | Not stated | Company Website | |
| Sappi Saiccor Mill pagesappi.com | Not stated | Company Website | |
| Sappi Somerset PM2 launch releasesappi.com | 29 Jul 2025 | Press Release | |
| Sappi / UPM JV terms announcementmediahub.sappi.com | 28 May 2026 | Regulatory Filing | |
| Sappi 2025 Group Annual Financial Statementssappi-ir-reports.co.za | 5 Dec 2025 | Annual Report | |
| Sappi Q2 FY26 debt update - March 2026mediahub.sappi.com | 7 May 2026 | Investor Presentation |
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