ROTTNEROS ANNUAL REPORT FOR 2008 PUBLISHED

Rottneros' annual report for 2008 is now available on the company's website, www.rottneros.com. The printed version of the annual report will be distributed to shareholders and other interested parties by post commencing on Thursday 2 April 2009. The English version of the 2008 annual report is expected to be available on the company's website on Wednesday 15 April 2009.

For further information please contact:

Karl Ove Grönqvist, Chief Financial Officer, +46 8 590 010 00