AbitibiBowater Exits Bankruptcy in U.S. and Canada

• Balanced its portfolio of products, reducing exposure to any one grade. Among the new production capacities on an annual basis are 3.3 million metric tons for newsprint and 2.5 million metric tons for commercial printing papers.

• Developed a flexible mill portfolio with a mix of U.S., Canadian and international mills located strategically to efficiently serve customers, supporting low-cost, on-time delivery and providing a natural currency hedge as well as the ability to adapt to changing market dynamics.