Stora Enso to launch a SEK benchmark bond offer
STORA ENSO OYJ Stock Exchange Release 9 May 2005 at 15.30Stora Enso to launch a SEK benchmark bond offer Stora Enso Oyj, rated Baa1 (negative)/BBB+ (stable), islaunching a 3-year bond offer in Swedish krona (SEK benchmark)in its MTN programme. The bond is being issued to furtherimprove the Companys debt portfolio and take advantage offavourable market conditions. Stora Enso has mandated Handelsbanken Capital Markets, NordeaMarkets and SEB Merchant Banking as joint lead managers andbookrunners to lead manage the transaction. For further information, please contact:Markus