TEMPORARY LIMIT ON PRODUCTION AT ROTTNEROS MILL

The CTMP line at Rottneros Mill has been at a standstill for around ten days, which corresponds to a loss of production of approximately 2,500 tonnes. The stoppage is due to the combination of extremely high electricity prices and high timber costs resulting in sales of marginal volumes being unprofitable. The strong Swedish kronor also contributes to reducing export margins. The production volume for the remaining part of December depends on how these factors develop.

The production line for groundwood pulp at Rottneros Mill has not been affected by the stoppage. The Group’s other manufacturing unit, Vallvik Mill, which produces chemical pulp, is not as sensitive to electricity prices and is being run at full capacity.

For further information please contact:

Ole Terland, Chief Executive Officer and President, +46 8 590 010 00

Rottneros discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The Information was submitted for publication on 10 December 2010 at 08.30.