Filed by UPM-Kymmene Corporation
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
and deemed filed pursuant to Rule 14a-12
of the Securities Act of 1934
Subject Company: Champion International Corporation
Commission File No.: 001-03053
[Press Release Issued by UPM-Kymmene Corporation on April 25, 2000]
International Paper Company's proposal for Champion International
UPM-KYMMENE CONSIDERS THE SITUATION
Champion International Corporation announced that it has received an unsolicited
proposal from International Paper Company to acquire all of the outstanding
shares of Champion's common stock. UPM-Kymmene Corporation will consider the
situation.
