The initial purchase consideration is EUR 100m with a possible maximum

additional purchase price of EUR 100m based on a two-year

profit-sharing model. In conjunction with the transaction, an

impairment of EUR 50m has been recognized, which will be charged to

profit in the fourth quarter of 2012.In 2011 Laakirchen reported totaled sales of EUR 335m and had just over

500 employees. The annual capacity amounts to more than 500,000 tons.

In conjunction with the divestment, SCA and Heinzel Group have

concluded a sales cooperation agreement. SCA Forest Products’ and

Heinzel Group’s sales organisations complement each other and SCA will

have a stronger representation on several markets for its publication

paper, pulp and kraftliner products.

SCA’s remaining publication

papers operations will be concentrated to Sweden, close to its forest

holding.

The transaction is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of 2013 following approval by the relevant authorities.