The announcement of Norske Skog's accounts for the third quarter of 2010 will take place on Thursday 4 November at 7.30 a.m. CET.    

A press conference and presentation will be held in the auditorium at DnB NOR 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 the telephone conference can be found on Norske Skog's website www.norskeskog.com.

The "silent period" preceding the announcement will start on Friday 22 October. Further information regarding special items in the income statement is enclosed.


Oxenøen, 20 October 2010

Norske Skog
Investor relations

For further information:
Media: Vice president communication 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)