2010-07-22T08:00:00 CET

Norske Skog's accounts for the second quarter of 2010

The announcement of Norske Skog's accounts for the second quarter of 2010 will take place on Thursday 5 August at 7.30 a.m. CET.

A press conference and presentation will be held in the Shipping club in Oslo city centre at 8.30 a.m. and an international telephone conference will be held at 1 p.m. The President and CEO, Sven Ombudstvedt, and other members of corporate management will participate in both of these events.

More information regarding this will be published on Norske Skog's website www.norskeskog.com.

The "silent period" preceding the announcement will start on Monday 26 July. Further information regarding special items in the income statement is enclosed.

Oxenøen, 22 July 2010
Norske Skog
Investor relations

For further information:
Media: Vice president corporate communications Carsten Dybevig Mobile: +47 917 63 117	Financial market: Vice president investor relations Jarle Langfjæran Mobile: +47 909 78 434

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

Special items in the income statement for the second quarter of 2010