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Stora Enso has sold its shareholding in Sampo Oyj

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STORA ENSO OYJ Stock Exchange Release 15 March 2006 at 8.30


Stora Enso has sold its shareholding in Sampo Oyj

Stora Enso Oyj has sold all its 8 746 620 shares in Sampo Oyj 
for approximately EUR 155 million. The shares represent 1.54% 
of the total number of outstanding shares in Sampo Oyj. 

Stora Enso will record a capital gain of EUR 130.0 million as a 
non-recurring financial item in its first quarter 2006 results.

The shareholding in Sampo Oyj has been a non-core financial 
investment. The sale is consistent with Stora Enso’s objective 
of concentrating its capital resources on its core businesses.

For further information, please contact:
Hannu Ryöppönen, CFO, tel. +44 20 7016 3114
Kari Vainio, EVP, Corporate Communications, tel. +44 7799 
348 197
Keith B Russell, SVP, Investor Relations, tel. +44 7775 788 659


www.storaenso.com
www.storaenso.com/investors

STORA ENSO OYJ


p.p.	Jussi Siitonen Jukka Marttila

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