The Annual Review contains a review of Metso's goals, strengths and operations in 2001 by Mr. Tor Bergman, Metso's President and CEO. The Annual Review describes the highlights in Metso Corporation's year 2001 and provides more comprehensive reviews of business development in each business area in 2001.

The Annual Review also presents Metso's values, vision, strategy and targets. It outlines Metso's principles of corporate governance and financial risk management and introduces the Board of Directors, the Auditors, the Executive Board, Board of Directors of business areas and Corporate Headquarters.