Change in the total number of shares and votes in BillerudKorsnäs AB (publ)

In December 2012 the number of shares and votes in BillerudKorsnäs AB (publ) increased with 34 551 592 new shares as a result of the directed issue to Investment AB Kinnevik that was part of the purchase price in the acquisition of Korsnäs AB, which was resolved by the board on 29 November 2012, making use of the authorisation by the extraordinary general meeting on 14 September 2012.

As of 28 December 2012 the share capital in BillerudKorsnäs AB (publ) amounts to SEK 1 029 326 502.53, divided among 139 386 205 shares. The total number of votes in BillerudKorsnäs AB (publ) as of 28 December 2012 amounts to 139 386 205 (although the total number of votes amounts to 137 667 258 if the 1 718 947 treasury shares are excluded).

For further information please contact:
Sophie Arnius, IRO, +46 (0)8 553 335 24, +46 (0)70 590 80 72

The information is such that BillerudKorsnäs Aktiebolag (publ) is obligated to publish under the Swedish Securities Market Act. Submitted for publication at 08.30 CET, 28 December 2012.

BillerudKorsnäs – Packaging manufacturers and brand owners are offered added value in the form of brand-strengthening, productivity-boosting and environment-enhancing packaging solutions. BillerudKorsnäs has a world-leading market position within primary fibre-based packaging paper. The company has annual sales of around SEK 20 billion and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. www.billerudkorsnas.com

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