Official Form 201 Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy 12/15

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1 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 1 of 18 Fill in this information to identify the case: United States Bankruptcy Court for the: District of _Delaware (State) Case number (If known): Chapter _11_ Check if this is an amended filing Official Form 201 Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy 12/15 If more space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this form. On the top of any additional pages, write the debtor s name and the case number (if known). For more information, a separate document, Instructions for Bankruptcy Forms for Non-Individuals, is available. 1. Debtor s name Rumford Paper Company 2. All other names debtor used in the last 8 years Rumford Cogeneration, Inc.; Rumford Falls Power Company Include any assumed names, trade names, and doing business as names 3. Debtor s federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) Debtor s address Principal place of business Mailing address, if different from principal place of business 6775 Lenox Center Court, Suite 400 Number Street Number Street P.O. Box Memphis TN City State ZIP Code City State ZIP Code Shelby County Location of principal assets, if different from principal place of business Number Street City State ZIP Code 5. Debtor s website (URL) 6. Type of debtor Corporation (including Limited Liability Company (LLC) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)) Partnership (excluding LLP) Other. Specify: Official Form 201 Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy page 1

2 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 2 of 18 Debtor Rumford Paper Company Case number (if known) Name 7. Describe debtor s business A. Check one: Health Care Business (as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(27A)) Single Asset Real Estate (as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(51B)) Railroad (as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(44)) Stockbroker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(53A)) Commodity Broker (as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(6)) Clearing Bank (as defined in 11 U.S.C. 781(3)) None of the above B. Check all that apply: Tax-exempt entity (as described in 26 U.S.C. 501) Investment company, including hedge fund or pooled investment vehicle (as defined in 15 U.S.C. 80a-3) Investment advisor (as defined in 15 U.S.C. 80b-2(a)(11)) C. NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) 4-digit code that best describes debtor. See SIC Code 2621 (NAICS Code ) 8. Under which chapter of the Bankruptcy Code is the debtor filing? Check one Chapter 7 Chapter 9 Chapter 11. Check all that apply: Debtor s aggregate noncontingent liquidated debts (excluding debts owed to insiders or affiliates) are less than $2,490,925 (amount subject to adjustment on 4/01/16 and every 3 years after that). The debtor is a small business debtor as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(51D). If the debtor is a small business debtor, attach the most recent balance sheet, statement of operations, cash-flow statement, and federal income tax return or if all of these documents do not exist, follow the procedure in 11 U.S.C. 1116(1)(B). A plan is being filed with this petition. Acceptances of the plan were solicited prepetition from one or more classes of creditors, in accordance with 11 U.S.C. 1126(b). The debtor is required to file periodic reports (for example, 10K and 10Q) with the Securities and Exchange Commission according to 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of File the Attachment to Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy under Chapter 11 (Official Form 201A) with this form. The debtor is a shell company as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 12b-2. Chapter Were prior bankruptcy cases filed by or against the debtor within the last 8 years? If more than 2 cases, attach a separate list. No Yes. District Delaware When 09/07/2011 Case number (KG) MM / DD / YYYY District When Case number MM / DD / YYYY 10. Are any bankruptcy cases pending or being filed by a business partner or an affiliate of the debtor? List all cases. If more than 1, attach a separate list. No Yes. Debtor See Schedule 1 attached hereto Relationship Affiliate District Delaware When 01/26/2016 Case number, if known Pending MM / DD / YYYY Official Form 201 Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy page 2

3 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 3 of 18 Debtor Rumford Paper Company Case number (if known) Name 11. Why is the case filed in this district? 12. Does the debtor own or have possession of any real property or personal property that needs immediate attention? Check all that apply: Debtor has had its domicile, principal place of business, or principal assets in this district for 180 days immediately preceding the date of this petition or for a longer part of such 180 days than in any other district. A bankruptcy case concerning debtor s affiliate, general partner, or partnership is pending in this district. No Yes. Answer below for each property that needs immediate attention. Attach additional sheets if needed. Why does the property need immediate attention? (Check all that apply.) It poses or is alleged to pose a threat of imminent and identifiable hazard to public health or safety. What is the hazard? It needs to be physically secured or protected from the weather. It includes perishable goods or assets that could quickly deteriorate or lose value without attention (for example, livestock, seasonal goods, meat, dairy, produce, or securities-related assets or other options). Other Where is the property? Number Street City State ZIP Code Is the property insured? No Yes. Insurance agency Contact name Phone Statistical and administrative information 13. Debtor s estimation of available funds * Check one: Funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors. After any administrative expenses are paid, no funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors ,000-5,000 25,001-50, Estimated number of creditors * ,001-10,000 50, , ,001-25,000 More than 100, * $0-$50,000 $1,000,001-$10 million $500,000,001-$1 billion 15. Estimated assets $50,001-$100,000 $10,000,001-$50 million $1,000,000,001-$10 billion $100,001-$500,000 $50,000,001-$100 million $10,000,000,001-$50 billion $500,001-$1 million $100,000,001-$500 million More than $50 billion * All statistical and financial information contained herein is reported on a consolidated basis with the debtor s affiliates and is based on the debtor and its affiliates Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statement for the period ending September 30, Official Form 201 Voluntary Petition for Non-Individuals Filing for Bankruptcy page 3

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5 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 5 of 18 SCHEDULE 1 Pending Bankruptcy Cases Filed by the Company in this Court On the date hereof, each of the affiliated entities listed below (collectively, the Company ) filed a voluntary petition for relief under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Contemporaneously herewith, the Company is filing a motion requesting the joint administration of these chapter 11 cases for procedural purposes only under the case number assigned to Verso Corporation. 1. Bucksport Leasing LLC 2. Chillicothe Paper Inc. 3. Escanaba Paper Company 4. Luke Paper Company 5. NewPage Consolidated Papers Inc. 6. NewPage Corporation 7. NewPage Energy Services LLC 8. NewPage Holdings Inc. 9. NewPage Investment Company LLC 10. NewPage Wisconsin System Inc. 11. nextier Solutions Corporation 12. Rumford Paper Company 13. Upland Resources, Inc. 14. Verso Androscoggin LLC 15. Verso Corporation 16. Verso Fiber Farm LLC 17. Verso Paper Finance Holdings Inc. 18. Verso Paper Finance Holdings LLC 19. Verso Paper Finance Holdings One LLC 20. Verso Paper Holdings LLC 21. Verso Paper Inc. 22. Verso Paper LLC 23. Verso Maine Energy LLC 24. Verso Quinnesec LLC 25. Verso Quinnesec REP Holding Inc. 26. Verso Sartell LLC 27. Wickliffe Paper Company LLC

6 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 6 of 18 WICKLIFFE PAPER COMPANY LLC LUKE PAPER COMPANY ESCANABA PAPER COMPANY NEWPAGE CONSOLIDATED PAPERS INC. RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY NEWPAGE WISCONSIN SYSTEM INC. JOINT WRITTEN CONSENT OF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS The undersigned, being all the directors of Wickliffe Paper Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Luke Paper Company, NewPage Consolidated Papers Inc., and Rumford Paper Company, each a Delaware corporation, Escanaba Paper Company, a Michigan corporation, and NewPage Wisconsin System Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (collectively, the Companies ), hereby consent in writing to the adoption of the resolutions set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. Date: January 25, 2016 Allen J. Campbell David J. Paterson Being All the Directors of the Companies

7 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 7 of 18 WICKLIFFE PAPER COMPANY LLC LUKE PAPER COMPANY ESCANABA PAPER COMPANY NEWPAGE CONSOLIDATED PAPERS INC. RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY NEWPAGE WISCONSIN SYSTEM INC. JOINT WRITTEN CONSENT OF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS The undersigned, being all the directors of Wickliffe Paper Company LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Luke Paper Company, NewPage Consolidated Papers Inc., and Rumford Paper Company, each a Delaware corporation, Escanaba Paper Company, a Michigan corporation, and NewPage Wisconsin System Inc., a Wisconsin corporation (collectively, the Companies ), hereby consent in writing to the adoption of the resolutions set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. Date: January 25, 2016 Allen J. Campbell David J. Paterson Being All the Directors of the Companies

8 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 8 of 18 EXHIBIT A WICKLIFFE PAPER COMPANY LLC LUKE PAPER COMPANY ESCANABA PAPER COMPANY NEWPAGE CONSOLIDATED PAPERS INC. RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY NEWPAGE WISCONSIN SYSTEM INC. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY JOINT WRITTEN CONSENT OF BOARDS OF DIRECTORS I. Chapter 11 Cases WHEREAS, the Boards of Directors of the Companies (the Boards ) have considered the business and financial conditions and results of operations of the Companies as of January 25, 2016, including the assets and liabilities of the Companies and their affiliates; and WHEREAS, the Boards, in consultation with the Companies financial and legal advisors, have determined that it is desirable and in the best interests of the Companies and their creditors and employees and other interested parties that the Companies file petitions seeking relief under the provisions of chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code ). NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED, that the Companies are authorized and empowered to file petitions seeking relief under the provisions of chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code; RESOLVED, that any one or more officers of the Companies (each an Authorized Person and collectively, the Authorized Persons ) are authorized and empowered, in the names and on behalf of the Companies, to execute and verify all petitions under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code and to cause the same to be filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the Bankruptcy Court ) and to commence any ancillary or related proceedings as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the restructuring of the Companies and their affiliates and to execute, verify, and cause to be filed all documents in furtherance thereof, at such time as such Authorized Person executing the same shall determine; and RESOLVED, that each Authorized Person is authorized and empowered, in the names and on behalf of the Companies, to negotiate, enter into, execute, deliver, certify, file, record, and perform, or cause to be negotiated, entered into, executed, delivered, certified, filed, recorded, and performed, any and all petitions, schedules, lists, motions, certifications, agreements, instruments, affidavits, acknowledgments, applications, including, without limitation, applications for approvals or rulings of governmental or regulatory authorities, pleadings, or other documents and to take, or cause to be taken, such other actions, as in the judgment of such Authorized Person shall be or become necessary, advisable, proper, or desirable in connection with the Companies chapter 11 cases, such Authorized Person s performance of any such act and his or her execution and delivery of any such document, agreement, or instrument to be conclusive evidence of the Authorized Person s approval thereof.

9 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 9 of 18 II. Retention of Advisors WHEREAS, the Boards have determined, in the good-faith exercise of their reasonable business judgment, that it is desirable and in the best interests of the Companies and their creditors and employees and other interested parties for the Companies to engage O Melveny & Myers LLP as attorneys for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; WHEREAS, the Boards have determined, in the good-faith exercise of their reasonable business judgment, that it is desirable and in the best interests of the Companies and their creditors and employees and other interested parties for the Companies to engage Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. under a general retainer as local Delaware counsel for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; WHEREAS, the Boards have determined, in the good-faith exercise of their reasonable business judgment, that it is desirable and in the best interests of the Companies and their creditors and employees and other interested parties for the Companies to engage Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as corporate counsel for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; WHEREAS, the Boards have determined, in the good-faith exercise of their reasonable business judgment, that it is desirable and in the best interests of the Companies and their creditors and employees and other interested parties for the Companies to engage PJT Partners L.P. as investment banker for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; WHEREAS, the Boards have determined, in the good-faith exercise of their reasonable business judgment, that it is desirable and in the best interests of the Companies and their creditors and employees and other interested parties for the Companies to engage Alvarez & Marsal North America, LLC as financial advisor for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; and WHEREAS, the Boards have determined, in the good-faith exercise of their reasonable business judgment, that it is desirable and in the best interests of the Companies and their creditors and employees and other interested parties for the Companies to engage Prime Clerk LLC as claims and noticing agent for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval. NOW, THEREFORE, it is RESOLVED, that the Companies are authorized to engage O Melveny & Myers LLP as attorneys for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; RESOLVED, that the Companies are authorized to engage Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. under a general retainer as local Delaware counsel for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; RESOLVED, that the Companies are authorized to engage Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP as corporate counsel for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; 2

10 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 10 of 18 RESOLVED, that the Companies are authorized to engage PJT Partners L.P. as investment banker for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; RESOLVED, that the Companies are authorized to engage Alvarez & Marsal North America, LLC as financial advisor for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; RESOLVED, that the Companies are authorized to engage Prime Clerk LLC as claims and noticing agent for the Companies in connection with the chapter 11 cases, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval; and RESOLVED, that each Authorized Person is authorized and empowered, in the names and on behalf of the Companies, to engage and retain all assistance by legal counsel, accountants, investment banking advisors, financial advisors, restructuring advisors, and other professionals, subject to Bankruptcy Court approval, and to perform any and all further acts and deeds that the Authorized Persons deem necessary, proper, advisable, or desirable in furtherance thereof with a view to the successful prosecution of the Companies chapter 11 cases. III. General Authority to Implement Foregoing Resolutions RESOLVED, that the omission from these resolutions of any agreement, document, or other arrangement contemplated by any of the agreements, documents, or instruments described in the foregoing resolutions or any action to be taken in accordance with any requirement of any of the agreements, documents, or instruments described in the foregoing resolutions shall in no manner derogate from the authority of the Authorized Persons to take all actions necessary, desirable, advisable, or appropriate to consummate, effectuate, carry out, or further the transactions contemplated by, and the intent and purposes of, the foregoing resolutions; RESOLVED, that all prior lawful actions taken by any Authorized Person or any director, employee, legal counsel, or other representative of the Companies, in the names and on behalf of the Companies, in connection with the matters described in, and within the authority conferred by, the foregoing resolutions are authorized, ratified, and confirmed; RESOLVED, that in connection with the transactions contemplated by the preceding resolutions, the Secretary and any Assistant Secretary of the Companies be, and each of them individually hereby is, authorized in the names and on behalf of the Companies, to certify any more formal or detailed resolutions as such Authorized Person may deem necessary, appropriate, or desirable to effectuate the intent of the foregoing resolutions; and that thereupon such resolutions shall be deemed adopted as and for the resolutions of the Boards as if set forth at length herein; and RESOLVED, that any one or more Authorized Persons and any one or more directors, employees, legal counsel, and other representatives of the Companies are authorized to prepare, execute, deliver, and file any and all other documents and instruments or cause such documents and instruments to be prepared, executed, delivered, and filed, and to take any and all other lawful actions or cause such actions to be taken, in the names and on behalf of the Companies, that any such person may determine to be necessary or appropriate to implement the intent and purposes of the foregoing resolutions and the actions described therein. 3

11 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 11 of 18 Debtor name Rumford Paper Company _ United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware Case number (If known): Check if this is an amended filing Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 30 Largest Unsecured Claims and Are Not Insiders 12/15 A list of creditors holding the 20 largest unsecured claims must be filed in a Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 case. Include claims which the debtor disputes. Do not include claims by any person or entity who is an insider, as defined in 11 U.S.C. 101(31). Also, do not include claims by secured creditors, unless the unsecured claim resulting from inadequate collateral value places the creditor among the holders of the 20 largest unsecured claims. Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code 1 WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY Name, telephone number, and address of creditor contact 1100 NORTH MARKET ST WILMINGTON, DE, FAX NUMBER: Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) Bond Debt Indicate if Amount of unsecured claim claim is If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured contingent, claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total unliquidated, claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or or disputed setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deduction for value of collateral or setoff Unsecured claim $100,734,363 2 WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 50 SOUTH SIXTH ST, SUITE 1290 MINNEAPOLIS, MN, FAX NUMBER: Bond Debt $68,483,465 3 WILMINGTON TRUST COMPANY 1100 NORTH MARKET ST WILMINGTON, DE, FAX NUMBER: Bond Debt $42,744, GENERAL ELECTRIC INTERNATIONAL INC. VALMET INC. 901 WARRENVILLE RD, SUITE 300 LISLE, IL, FAX NUMBER: MATHEWS ST NEENAH, WI, FAX NUMBER: Services $3,862,826 $3,105,694 6 MIDLAND PAPER COMPANY INC. 101 E PALATINE RD WHEELING, IL, FAX NUMBER: $2,973,074 7 OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC. 165 S CLEVELAND AVE MOGADORE, OH, FAX NUMBER: $2,444,933 8 CATALYST PAPER OPERATIONS INC. 35 HARTFORD ST RUMFORD, ME, FAX NUMBER: $2,214,333 Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 30 Largest Unsecured Claims

12 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 12 of 18 Debtor Rumford Paper Company Case number (if known) Name Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code 9 10 Name, telephone number, and address of creditor contact OMYA INC CARVER RD, SUITE 300 CINCINNATI, OH, FAX NUMBER: WAREHOUSE SPECIALISTS INC N MAYFLOWER DR APPLETON, WI, FAX NUMBER: Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) Indicate if Amount of unsecured claim claim is If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured contingent, claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total unliquidated, claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or or disputed setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deduction for value of collateral or setoff Unsecured claim $2,147,512 $2,086, CELTIC INTERNATIONAL 7840 GRAPHICS DR, SUITE 100 TINLEY PARK, IL, FAX NUMBER: $1,843, SPARHAWK TRUCKING TH AVE N WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, FAX NUMBER: $1,592, ANDRITZ INC. 101 BAMBERG DR PELL CITY, AL, FAX NUMBER: $1,503, PLUM CREEK 1411 N 4TH ST TOMAHAWK, WI, FAX NUMBER: $1,467, SPECIALTY MINERALS INC. 35 HIGHLAND AVE BETHLEHEM, PA, FAX NUMBER: $1,390, BLUE LINE LOGISTICS INC WILLOW LAKE BLVD, SUITE 200 VADNAIS HEIGHTS, MN, FAX NUMBER: CANADIAN NATIONAL 277 FRONT ST W, FL 5 TORONTO, ON, M5V 2X7 FAX NUMBER: $1,382,292 $1,299, CONSTELLATION ENERGY SERVICES 1716 LAWRENCE DR DE PERE, WI, FAX NUMBER: $1,167, HARTT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC. 262 BOMARC RD BANGOR, ME, FAX NUMBER: $1,165, NALCO CO 2365 AMERICAN DR NEENAH, WI, FAX NUMBER: $1,068,994 Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 30 Largest Unsecured Claims page 2

13 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 13 of 18 Debtor Rumford Paper Company Case number (if known) Name Name of creditor and complete mailing address, including zip code 21 Name, telephone number, and address of creditor contact DEBOER TRANSPORTATION INC COUNTY ROAD F BLENKER, WI, FAX NUMBER: RGL SPECIALTY SERVICES LLC 1401 STATE ST GREEN BAY, WI, FAX NUMBER: Nature of the claim (for example, trade debts, bank loans, professional services, and government contracts) Indicate if Amount of unsecured claim claim is If the claim is fully unsecured, fill in only unsecured contingent, claim amount. If claim is partially secured, fill in total unliquidated, claim amount and deduction for value of collateral or or disputed setoff to calculate unsecured claim. Total claim, if partially secured Deduction for value of collateral or setoff Unsecured claim $1,036,732 $1,034, THE CHEMOURS COMPANY LLC 974 CENTRE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE, FAX NUMBER: $1,016, DEEP SOUTH CRANE & RIGGING AIRLINE HIGHWAY BATON ROUGE, LA, FAX NUMBER: $1,011, SHELL ENERGY NORTH AMERICA LP 909 FANNIN HOUSTON, TX, FAX NUMBER: $951, CORENSO NORTH AMERICA 800 FREMONT ST WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, FAX NUMBER: $932, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION 4020 QUEST WAY # 101 MEMPHIS, TN, FAX NUMBER: $919, KAMIN PERFORMANCE MINERALS 822 HUBER ROAD MACON, GA, FAX NUMBER: $906, MINNESOTA POWER 30 W SUPERIOR ST DULUTH, MN, FAX NUMBER: $878, PENSION BENEFIT GUARANTY CORPORATION 1200 K STREET, NW SUITE 340 WASHINGTON, DC FAX NUMBER: Pension Liability Contingent, Unliquidated Unliquidated Official Form 204 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 30 Largest Unsecured Claims page 3

14 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 14 of 18 Fill in this information to identify the case and this filing: Debtor Name Rumford Paper Companv United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware Case number (if known): Official Form 202 Declaration Under Penalty of Perjurv for Non-Individual Debtors 12/15 An Individual who Is authorized to act on behalf of a non-individual debtor, such as a corporation or partnership, must sign and submit this form for the schedules of assets and liabilities, any other document that requires a declaration that Is not Included In the document, and any amendments of those documents. This form must state the Individual's position or relationship to the debtor, the Identity of the document, and the date. Bankruptcy Rules 1008 and WARNING - Bankruptcy fraud Is a serious crime. Making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by fraud In connection with a bankruptcy case can result In fines up to $500,000 or Imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. 152, 1341, 1519, and Declaration and signature I am the president, another officer, or an authorized agent of the corporation; a member or an authorized agent of the partnership, or another individual serving as a representative of the debtor in this case. I have examined the information in the documents checked below and I have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct: D Schedule AIB: Assets-Real and Personal Property (Official Form 206A/B) D Schedule D: Creditors l-vho Have Claims Secured by Property (Official Form 2060) D Schedule EIF: Creditors l-vho Have Unsecured Claims (Official Form 206E/F) D Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Official Form 206G) D Schedule H: Codebtors (Official Form 206H) D D Summary of Assets and Liabilities for Non-Individuals (Official Form 206Sum) Amended Schedule 181 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors l-vho Have the 30 Largest Unsecured Claims and Are Not Insiders (Official Form 204) D Other document that requires a declaration I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and Executed on 01/26/2016 MM/DD/YYYY x David J. Paterson Printed name President and Chief Executive Officer Position or relationship to debtor

15 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 15 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE x : In re: : RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY, : Debtor. : x Chapter 11 Case No. 16- ( ) Joint Administration Requested CORPORATE OWNERSHIP STATEMENT Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rules 1007(a)(1) and , the following is a list of any corporation, other than a governmental unit, that directly or indirectly owns 10% or more of any class of equity interests in the above-captioned debtor. Debtor Direct Owner(s) Indirect Owners 1 Rumford Paper Company NewPage Corporation Verso Paper Management LP Verso Corporation Verso Paper Finance Holdings One LLC Verso Paper Finance Holdings LLC Verso Paper Holdings LLC NewPage Holdings Inc. NewPage Investment Company LLC 1 The entities listed below include entities that manage multiple direct or indirect owners who, in the aggregate, own 10% or more of any class of equity interests in the Debtors.

16 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 16 of 18 Fill in this information to identify the case and this filing: Debtor Name Rumford Paper Company United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware Case number (if known): Official Form 202 Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury for Non-Individual Debtors 12/15 An lndlvldual who Is authorized to act on behalf of a non lndlvldual debtor, such as a corporation or partnership, must sign and submit this fonn for the schedules of assets and liabilities, any other document that requires a declaration that Is not Included In the document, and any amendments of those documents. This fonn must state the lndlvldual's position or relationship to the debtor, the Identity of the document, and the date. Bankruptcy Rules 1008 and WARNING - Bankruptcy fraud Is a serious crime. Making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by fraud In connection with a bankruptcy case can result In fines up to $500,000 or lmprlsonmentfor up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. 152, 1341, 1519, and Declaration and signature I am the president, another officer, or an authorized agent of the corporation; a member or an authorized agent of the partnership, or another individual serving as a representative of the debtor in this case. I have examined the information in the documents checked below and I have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct: 0 Schedule AIB: Assets-Real and Personal Property (Official Form 206A/B) 0 Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property (Official Form 2060) 0 Schedule EIF: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims (Official Form 206E/F) 0 Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Official Form 206G) 0 Schedule H: Codebtors (Official Form 206H) 0 Summary of Assets and Liabilities for Non-Individuals (Official Form 206Sum) 0 Amended Schedule 0 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 20 Largest Unsecured Claims and Are Not Insiders (Official Form 204) Other document that requires a declaration Coroorate Ownership Statement I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true a Executed on 01/26/2016 MM/00/YYYY x information and belief. David J. Paterson Printed name President and Chief Executive Officer Position or relationship to debtor

17 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 17 of 18 IN THE UNITED STATES BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE x : In re: : RUMFORD PAPER COMPANY, : Debtor. : x Chapter 11 Case No. 16- ( ) LIST OF EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS Joint Administration Requested Pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 1007(a)(3), the following is a list of entities holding an interest in the above-captioned debtor. Name and Last Known Address or Place of Business Holder NewPage Corporation 6775 Lenox Center Court, Suite 400 Memphis, Tennessee Nature of Interest Held Amount of Interest Held Common Stock 100%

18 Case Doc 1 Filed 01/26/16 Page 18 of 18 Fill in this information to identify the case and this filing: Debtor Name Rumford Paoer Company United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware Case number (if known): Official Form 202 Declaration Under Penalty of Perjury for Non-Individual Debtors 12/15 An Individual who Is authorized to act on behalf of a non-individual debtor, such as a corporation or partnership, must sign and submit this form for the schedules of assets and llabllltles, any other document that requires a declaration that Is not Included In the document, and any amendments of those documents. This form must state the individual's position or relationship to the debtor, the Identity of the document, and the date. Bankruptcy Rules 1008 and WARNING - Bankruptcy fraud Is a serious crime. Making a false statement, concealing property, or obtaining money or property by fraud In connection with a bankruptcy case can result In fines up to $500,000 or Imprisonment for up to 20 years, or both. 18 U.S.C. 152, 1341, 1519, and Declaration and signature I am the president, another officer, or an authorized agent of the corporation: a member or an authorized agent of the partnership, or another individual serving as a representative of the debtor In this case. I have examined the information in the documents checked below and I have a reasonable belief that the information is true and correct: 0 Schedule /VB: Assets-Real and Personal Property (Official Form 206A/B) 0 Schedule D: Creditors Who Have Claims Secured by Property (Official Form 2060) 0 Schedule EIF: Creditors Who Have Unsecured Claims (Official Form 206E/F) 0 Schedule G: Executory Contracts and Unexpired Leases (Official Form 206G) 0 Schedule H: Codebtors (Official Form 206H) 0 Summary of Assets and Liabilities for Non-Individuals (Official Form 206Sum) 0 Amended Schedule 0 Chapter 11 or Chapter 9 Cases: List of Creditors Who Have the 20 Largest Unsecured Claims and Aro Not Insiders (Official Form 204)!El Other document that requires a declaration List of Eguitv Securities Holders I declare under penalty of pe~ury that the foregoing is true and Executed on 01/26/2016 MMIDDIYYYY x David J. Paterson Printed name President and Chief Executive Officer Position or relationship to debtor