SHARES TO EMPLOYEES

Norske Skog has today sold 219,085 shares to employees at a price of NOK 102. Furthermore, there are sold 344 shares at a price of NOK 130,60, in connection with the bonus programme.

Norske Skog has now 583,991 shares in treasury.

Oxenøen, 12 April, 2005

Norske Skogindustrier ASA
Jarle Langfjæran