M-real Office Papers increases prices in all markets

27/06/2007
Press release 27.6.2007

Cut size office paper and business reels prices set to rise in September 2007

M-real, one of Europe's leading fine paper manufacturers, will increase the
prices of its cut size office paper and business reels. Continued cost
pressures in paper production are forcing these price increases. 

All markets will see a price rise of between 5-8% across all cut size office
paper and business reels. The price increase will go into effect from 1st
September 2007. 

Market cost pressures have already caused M-real to recently close down the
Wifsta Paper Mill in Sweden. This mill closure alone has removed some 170,000
tonnes of cut size office paper and business reels from the market, helping
redress the balance between supply and demand. 

M-real is working closely with its customers to implement this price increase.
Individual discussions with customers will take place shortly. 

For further information, please contact:
Marcel Bigler
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
M-real Corporation, Office Papers
Tel: +31 (0)20 572 7550