# Midas Atlantic and Najafi to acquire Sylvamo's European operations

Midas Atlantic Partners, in partnership with The Najafi Companies, has signed a put option agreement to acquire Sylvamo's European operations, including paper mills in Saillat, France, and Nymölla, Sweden. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2027.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-06
- Where: Saillat, France; Nymölla, Sweden, France
- Status: announced
- Products: uncoated freesheet paper, cut-size office paper, paper reels
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Sylvamo](https://endata.com/companies/84903.md)
- [Sylvamo](https://endata.com/companies/84903.md) (target)
- [Midas Atlantic Partners](https://endata.com/companies/95235.md) (acquirer)
- [The Najafi Companies](https://endata.com/companies/95236.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261104931345/en/Midas-Atlantic-Partners-in-Partnership-With-the-Najafi-Companies-Has-Entered-Into-a-Put-Option-Agreement-With-Sylvamo-Relating-to-the-Potential-Acquisition-of-Its-European-Operations), 2026-11-06: "We are confident that we have found the right owner for our European operations in Midas Atlantic"
- [packagingnewsdaily.com](https://packagingnewsdaily.com/editions/2026-11-07), 2026-11-07: "Sylvamo has entered into a put option agreement on a binding offer from private equity firm Midas Atlantic Partners, acting with The Najafi Companies, to acquire its European business."

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