New CFO of Billerud

Billerud has appointed Bertil Carlsén as new CFO and member of the Senior Management Team of Billerud. He will enter his duties on May 30, 2006, at the latest. Bertil Carlsén is 45 years old and has solid experience from industrial enterprise and change processes, primarily within AGA. At present, he is CFO of the listed company AcandoFrontec AB. Bertil Carlsén succeeds Nils Lindholm, who will remain in his position as responsible for Finance and Investor Relations. Stockholm, 5 December 2005 Billerud AB (publ) Per Lindberg President and CEO For further information, please contact: Per Lindberg, President and CEO, +46 8-553 335 00