Outokumpu will launch the mandatory redemption offer on Monday

Outokumpu will launch the mandatory redemption offer on Monday Outokumpu will launch the mandatory redemption offer for all the outstanding shares in AvestaPolarit on Monday, August 19, 2002 when the required redemption offer document is finalized. Contact: Eero Mustala, SVP - Corporate Communications tel. +358 9 421 2435, e-mail: eero.mustala@outokumpu.com OUTOKUMPU OYJ Corporate Management [REMOVED GRAPHICS] Johanna Sintonen Manager - Investor and Media Relations tel. +358 9 421 2438, mobile +358 40 530 0778, fax +358 9 421 2429 e-mail: johanna.sintonen@outokumpu.com www.outokumpu.com ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/08/16/20020816BIT00440/wkr0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/08/16/20020816BIT00440/wkr0002.pdf