25 Oct 2005

Equity Increase in Norske Skog

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The proceeds of the new issue have now been paid to Norske Skog, and the increase in capital has been registered in the Register of Business Enterprises. After the new issue, Norske Skog has a share capital of NOK 1,899,456,260 based on 189,945,626 shares, each with a par value of NOK 10.  Trading in the new shares starts tomorrow, Wednesday, October 26.
 
The new Company Certificate has been sent to the Oslo Stock Exchange.
 

Oxenøen, October 25, 2005

NORSKE SKOG

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