An extraordinary general meeting in Norske Skogindustrier ASA has been scheduled for 10 January 2008 at 14:00 CET, as requested by one of the company's shareholders.  In order to ensure that all shareholders have the same information about Norske Skog's strategy and prioritisations, the company will hold a telephone conference on Friday, 4 January 2008, from 13:30-14:30 CET.

 

In this telephone conference, chairman of the board Kim Wahl, and CEO Christian Rynning-Tønnesen will explain the company's strategy with particular focus on restructuring, profitability improvements, business development, investments and financing.  It will also be possible for shareholders to ask questions during the telephone conference.

 

A presentation for use in the telephone conference will be published on the company's website www.norskeskog.com as well as via the Oslo Stock Exchange from 08:00 CET on 4 January 2008.

 

Telephone number (Norway): 800 19 641
Telephone number (international): +44 (0)20 7138 0845
Conference ID: 7735047

 

The telephone conference will be conducted in English.

 

Oxenøen, 31 December 2007

 

Norske Skog
Corporate communications