30 Sep 2005

NSG - START OF SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD

The subscription period in Norske Skog`s rights offering and trading in the subscription rights starts today. The
rights will trade under ticker code NSGT and with the ISIN number NO 001 0285059 until October 13, 2005.

The subscription period ends on October 13, 2005, and
trading in the new shares is expected to begin on October
26, 2005.
 
Oxenøen, September 30, 2005
NORSKE SKOG
Corporate Communication

 
 
 
 
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