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<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 17:54:27 +0300</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Metso to supply tissue production line for PT Suparma Tbk in Indonesia]]></title>

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<pubDate>Mon, 20 May 2013 09:33:19 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso-supplied Finland’s largest pellet-fired heating plant produces environmentally friendly energy in Tampere]]></title>

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<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 11:05:30 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso's patent held invalid and earlier favorable decision reversed by Court of Appeals in a US patent infringement case ]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[Metso Corporation’s stock exchange release on May 15, 2013 at 3:35 p.m. local time
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has given an unfavorable decision to Metso holding Metso's patent invalid with respect to the issues subject to the lawsuit Metso has carried out against Powerscreen International Distribution Ltd (today known as Terex GB Ltd), Terex Corporation, Emerald Equipment Systems, Inc. et al. The case involves the Metso’s lateral folding conveyor patent rights related to mobile crushing and screening plants. The Court of Appeals has reversed the favorable decisions to Metso given earlier by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York in the case (see Metso’s stock exchange releases December 7, 2010 and December 12, 2011).
Metso will seek reversal of this Court of Appeals' decision by motions and, as necessary, by further appeal. The final outcome of the lawsuit would be expected within 2014. 
Metso has not booked any compensation in its financial results based on the earlier decisions related to this case; and will do so, if any, only when the final outcome of the lawsuit is clear, earliest in 2014.

Metso’s mining and construction professionals specialize in always bringing the right technology, processes, machinery and services to our customers in the aggregates production, construction, mining and minerals processing and in metal and waste recycling. Expect results.
 www.metso.com/miningandconstruction

Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide. Metso’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. 
www.metso.com/fi ,  www.twitter.com/metsogroup 
For further information, please contact:
Erica Aminoff, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, Mining and Construction, Metso, tel. +358 20 484 3246
Juha Rouhiainen, Vice President, Investor Relations, Metso, 	Tel. +358 20 484 3253

Metso Corporation
Harri Nikunen
CFO
Juha Rouhiainen
VP, Investor Relations

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<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 15:37:02 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso expands its service center in Tianjin, China, to bring fabrics production closer to customers]]></title>

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<pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013 14:03:06 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso-supplied world’s first commercial LignoBoost plant successfully starts up at Domtar in the USA]]></title>

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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:05:55 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso strengthens global service network by opening center next to Suzano’s new mega pulp mill in Brazil]]></title>

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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:30:51 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso to supply containerboard line for Lee & Man in China]]></title>

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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:05:19 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power business to initiate a cost reduction program to improve its competitiveness]]></title>

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Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power business to initiate a cost reduction program to improve its competitiveness

Metso Corporation’s stock exchange release on April 23, 2013 at 12:15 p.m. local time

Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power business is to initiate a global cost competitiveness program to adapt to changes in the marketplace and improve profitability. The program will target an annual cost reduction of approximately EUR 100 million by 2016.
“The program is aimed at improving our cost competitiveness in a market that is continuing to experience major structural changes,” says Pasi Laine, President of Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power business. “We are also aiming to improve our profitability with the help of the program.”
Permanent structural changes in Metso’s Pulp, Paper and Power business’ operating environment have impacted its operations and undermined its competitiveness and profitability. The underlying reasons for the situation lie in the continuing downturn in demand for paper machinery and the growing trend towards cheaper technology solutions.
“New communications technologies are continuing to weaken the consumption of printing and writing paper grades and have been reflected in a slow-down in the market for new paper machines. A lighter cost structure and greater flexibility will be essential to competing more effectively as we move forward,” Pasi Laine says.
“In the power generating sector, we are also experiencing a slower investment cycle in Europe and a significant decrease in demand in North America due to low energy prices resulting from the increased use of shale gas. We must take action to reduce our overall costs if we are to be able to reach our targeted profitability level on new orders,” he adds.
Planning of the program will now begin in all of Metso Pulp, Paper and Power's organisations, at all locations. As planning continues and becomes more concrete, information will be made available to employees and stakeholders in due course.

Metso’s pulp, paper and power professionals specialize in processes, machinery, equipment, services, paper machine clothing and filter fabrics. Our offering and experience cover the entire process life cycle including new production lines, rebuilds and services.
 
www.metsopaper.com, www.metso.com/power, www.twitter.com/MetsoPulpPaper

Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. 
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup

For further information, please contact:
	
Pasi Laine, President, Pulp, Paper and Power, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3200
Harri Nikunen, CFO, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3010


Metso Corporation

Harri Nikunen
CFO

Juha Rouhiainen
VP, Investor Relations

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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:17:00 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Interim Review January 1 – March 31, 2013: Margin improved in a slightly softer market environment]]></title>

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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:04:25 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso starts up first AshLeach Duo - new innovation for efficient removal of chlorine and potassium
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<pubDate>Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:21:21 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso to supply containerboard line for Siam Kraft Industry inThailand]]></title>

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<pubDate>Thu, 4 Apr 2013 11:00:28 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Committees of Metso’s Board of Directors]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[Metso Corporation’s stock exchange release on March 28, 2013 at 4:30 p.m. local time

Metso Corporation’s Board of Directors elected members of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration and HR Committee from among its members at its assembly meeting. Additionally, the Board of Directors decided to establish a new committee for preparation of the demerger (“Demerger Committee”).

The Board’s Audit Committee consists of Pia Rudengren (Chairman), Erkki Pehu-Lehtonen and Eeva Sipilä. 

The Board's Remuneration and HR Committee consists of Jukka Viinanen (Chairman), Mikael von Frenckell, Christer Gardell and Mikael Lilius.

The Board’s Demerger Committee consists of Jukka Viinanen (Chairman), Pia Rudengren, Mikael Lilius and Metso’s President and CEO Matti Kähkönen as an expert member.

Personnel representation

Eija Lahti-Jäntti continues to participate in the meetings of Metso’s Board of Directors as the personnel representative elected by Metso’s personnel groups in Finland. She will participate in the meetings of Metso’s Board of Directors as an invited expert, and her term of office is the same as the Board members’ term.

Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. 

www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup

For further information, please contact:

Aleksanteri Lebedeff, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3240]]></description>

<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:32:39 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Decisions of the Annual General Meeting of Metso Corporation]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[Metso Corporation’s stock exchange release on March 28, 2013 at  4:00 p.m. local time

Metso Corporation’s Annual General Meeting was held today in Helsinki, Finland. The AGM approved the Financial Statements for 2012 and discharged the members of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO from liability for the 2012 financial year. The Annual General Meeting also approved the proposals of the Board of Directors to authorize the Board to decide on the repurchase of Metso shares, amend the Articles of Association, and establish a Shareholders’ Nomination Board.

The Annual General Meeting decided that a dividend of EUR 1.85 per share will be paid for the financial year ending on December 31, 2012. The dividend will be paid to shareholders who are registered as shareholders in the company’s shareholder register maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd. on the record date, April 4, 2013. The dividend will be paid on April 11, 2013.

The Annual General Meeting confirmed the number of Board members as eight and elected Jukka Viinanen as Chairman of the Board and Mikael von Frenckell as Vice Chairman. Mikael Lilius was elected as a new Board member and Christer Gardell, Ozey K. Horton, Jr, Erkki Pehu-Lehtonen, Pia Rudengren, and Eeva Sipilä were re-elected for a new term. The term of office of Board members will last until the end of the next AGM.

The Annual General Meeting decided the following annual remuneration for Board members: EUR 100,000 for the Chairman, EUR 60,000 for the Vice Chairman and for the Chairman of the Audit Committee, and EUR 48,000 for members. In addition, a meeting fee of EUR 700 will be paid to members resident in the Nordic countries, EUR 1,400 to members resident elsewhere in Europe, and EUR 2,800 to members resident outside of Europe for each meeting they attend, including committee meetings. The AGM also decided that, as a condition for receiving their annual remuneration, the members of the Board of Directors will be obliged, based on the AGM’s decision, to use 40% of their fixed annual remuneration for purchasing Metso Corporation shares from the market at a price formed in public trading and that such purchases shall be carried out within two weeks following the publication of the interim review for January 1, 2013 to March 31, 2013.

Authorized Public Accountant Ernst & Young Oy was elected to act as the company’s Auditor until the end of the next Annual General Meeting.

The minutes of the Annual General Meeting will be available on Metso’s website at www.metso.com as of April 11, 2013.

Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. 

www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup

Further information, please contact:

Aleksanteri Lebedeff, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Metso Corporation, tel +358 20 484 3240

Juha Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Metso Corporation, tel +358 20 484 3253]]></description>

<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:02:36 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Reviews by the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the President and CEO at Metso’s Annual General Meeting]]></title>

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<description><![CDATA[Metso Corporation’s stock exchange release on March 28, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. local time

Metso Corporation’s Annual General Meeting will begin today, March 28, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. Finnish time. In his opening statement, Jukka Viinanen, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, will review the study that is being undertaken on a possible demerger of Metso into two listed companies, work of the Board of Directors and management remuneration among other things.

President and CEO Matti Kähkönen’s review will concentrate on Metso’s Financial Statements for 2012, strategy implementation and operating environment as well as on the possible demerger.
 
Neither review will contain any significant unpublished information.

Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries contribute to sustainability and deliver profitability to customers worldwide. Metso’s shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
 
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup
	
Further information for investors, please contact:

Juha Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Metso Corporation, tel +358 20 484 3253]]></description>

<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:02:36 +0300</pubDate>

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<title><![CDATA[Metso to supply  paper-to-packaging grade conversion rebuild for Blue Paper in France]]></title>

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<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:30:11 +0300</pubDate>

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