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Quebec Superior Court issues final order approving Domtar-Weyerhaeuser transaction

Montreal, February 27, 2007 – Domtar Inc. (TSX/NYSE: DTC) announces that, following approval by its shareholders on February 26 of the Plan of Arrangement required for its proposed combination with Weyerhaeuser’s fine paper business and related assets, the Quebec Superior Court has issued a final order approving the plan. This completes all regulatory approvals required except for the final approval of the listings of the new company's common shares upon closing of the transaction scheduled for the week of March 5.

DOMTAR IS THE THIRD LARGEST PRODUCER OF UNCOATED FREESHEET PAPER IN NORTH AMERICA. IT IS ALSO A LEADING MANUFACTURER OF BUSINESS PAPERS, COMMERCIAL PRINTING AND PUBLICATION PAPERS, AND TECHNICAL AND SPECIALTY PAPERS. DOMTAR MANAGES ACCORDING TO INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STANDARDS 18 MILLION ACRES OF FORESTLAND IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES, AND PRODUCES LUMBER AND OTHER WOOD PRODUCTS. DOMTAR HAS 8,500 EMPLOYEES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA.

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