# European Commission approves Ahlstrom and Munksjö merger

The European Commission approved the merger between Ahlstrom Corporation and Munksjö Oyj. The merger is expected to be completed on or about April 1, 2017.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2017-03-13
- Where: Finland
- Status: announced
- Products: nonwovens
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Ahlstrom-Munksjö](https://endata.com/companies/9152.md)
- [Ahlstrom](https://endata.com/companies/624.md) (target)
- [Munksjö Oyj](https://endata.com/companies/19578.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/european-commission-approves-ahlstrom-munksjo-merger/), 2017-03-13: "The European Commission has today approved the merger between Ahlstrom Corporation and Munksjö Oyj."
- [ahlstrom.com](https://www.ahlstrom.com/Media/releases/stock-exchange-releases2/2017/ahlstrom-and-munksjo-have-resolved-to-complete-the-merger2/), 2017-03-31: "The Boards of Directors of Ahlstrom Corporation and Munksjö Oyj have today resolved to complete the merger of Ahlstrom into Munksjö in accordance with the merger plan."
- [nonwovens-industry.com](https://www.nonwovens-industry.com/breaking-news/ahlstrom-munksjo-merger-to-be-final-april-1/), 2017-03-31: "The combination of Ahlstrom and Munksjö creates a global leader in sustainable and innovative fiber-based solutions with a combined annual net sales of approximately €2.2 billion, approximately 6200 employees and 41 production and converting facilities in 14 countries."

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