Mr. Hugo D'Amours reports

CASCADES ANNOUNCES THAT ITS SUBSIDIARY GREENPAC MILL, LLC HAS SUCCESSFULLY REFINANCED ITS BANK DEBT

Greenpac Mill LLC, Cascades Inc.'s 86.35-per-cent-owned subsidiary, has successfully entered into an agreement to increase its existing revolving credit facility to $250-million (U.S.) from $150-million (U.S.) previously. Concurrently, the facility's maturity has been extended from December, 2027, to June, 2028. All other terms remain unchanged.

National Bank Financial Markets acted as lead arranger and sole bookrunner on this transaction. The financing is provided by a syndicate of lenders comprises National Bank of Canada, M&T Bank, Bank of America, N.A. and Comerica Bank.

The Greenpac Mill, located in Niagara Falls, N.Y., manufactures lightweight containerboard, made with 100-per-cent recycled fibres.

About Cascades Inc.

Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company employs approximately 9,600 women and men across a network of 66 operating facilities, including 17 recovery and recycling facilities which are part of corporate activities and joint ventures managed by the corporation, in North America. Driven by its participative management, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous research and development efforts, Cascades continues to provide innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades's shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS.