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SAPPI LTD (SAP) 6-K

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The net effect of the recapitalisation, all of which related to the Company’s business in Finland, was a decrease in invested equity of EUR 136,819. For the<br />

years ended 31 December 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Company incurred interest expense on the related party interest bearing liabilities subject to the<br />

recapitalisation of EUR 1,893, EUR 7,342 and EUR 6,650, respectively.<br />

Note 25•Commitments and contingencies<br />

Commitments<br />

Operating and finance lease commitments<br />

The Company holds operating leases for certain vehicles and equipment. Leasing liabilities for contracts exceeding 12 months and for non-cancellable<br />

operating leasing contracts were EUR 1,839 for the year ended 31 December 2007, EUR 819 for the year ended 31 December 2006 and EUR 1,949 for the<br />

year ended 31 December 2005.<br />

Non-cancellable purchase commitments<br />

The Company has no non-cancellable purchase agreements as of 31 December 2007.<br />

Guarantees and indemnifications<br />

The Company has not entered into any agreements that would require it, as a guarantor, to recognise a liability for the fair value of obligations it has<br />

undertaken in issuing the guarantee. All assets of the Company have been pledged by the Parent.<br />

Warranties<br />

The Company does not make express warranties on its products other than that such products comply with the Company’s specifications. Based on historical<br />

experience, product quality claims are not material, and are charged against net sales when incurred.<br />

Contingent liabilities<br />

Customer claims and other litigation<br />

In addition to the environmental related matters discussed above, the Company may be subject to various product liabilities, commercial and employment<br />

litigation, and other legal matters that are considered to be in the ordinary course of business. The Company has no legal reserve as of 31 December 2007,<br />

pertaining to customer claims and other litigation. As of 31 December 2007, there are no open legal matters, and management of the Company cannot<br />

reasonably estimate the outcome of potential legal proceedings, claims, or litigation. Management believes that any such potential matters will not materially<br />

affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.<br />

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