No discussions ongoing between Stora Enso, Holmen and Norske Skog

STORA ENSO OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 2 September 2010 at 09.45 GMT 

The Finnish daily newspaper Helsingin Sanomat published an article on Thursday 2
September 2010 concerning a possible newsprint joint venture between Stora Enso,
Holmen and Norske Skog.                                                         

Stora Enso confirms that there are no discussions ongoing concerning the matter 
mentioned in Helsingin Sanomat.                                                 

For further information, please contact:                                        
Lauri Peltola, Head of Group Communications, tel. +358 2046 21380               

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Stora Enso is a global paper, packaging and wood products company producing     
newsprint and book paper, magazine paper, fine paper, consumer board, industrial
packaging and wood products. The Group is the world leader in forest industry   
sustainability. We offer our customers solutions based on renewable raw         
materials. Our products provide a climate-friendly alternative to many          
non-renewable materials, and have a smaller carbon footprint. Stora Enso is     
listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the FTSE4Good Index. Stora Enso
employs some 27 000 people worldwide, and our sales in 2009 amounted to EUR 8.9 
billion. Stora Enso shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (STEAV, STERV) and 
Stockholm (STE A, STE R). In addition, the shares are traded in the USA as ADRs 
(SEOAY) in the International OTCQX over-the-counter market.                     



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