Due to suspected information security breach Metsä Board Corporation announces preliminary information on sales and profitability in the 4Q 2017.

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Metsä Board’s 4Q sales accounted for around Euro 451 million

Due to suspected information security breach Metsä Board Corporation announces preliminary information on sales and profitability in the 4Q 2017.

In the 4Q 2017, sales were approximately Euro 451 million, comparable operating result was approximately Euro 54 million and earnings per share were approximately Euro 0.12. Figures are based on preliminary unaudited information. Metsä Board Corporation will publish its 2017 Financial statements bulletin on 8 February 2018.

Metsä Board is a leading European producer of premium fresh fibre paperboards including folding boxboards, food service boards and white kraftliners.