We refer to earlier communications regarding the sale of Orkla's forests.
Orkla is selling the wholly-owned forest companies Borregaard Skoger AS, AS
Børresen and Borregaard Vafos AS to Statskog for a total of NOK 1 725 million
after a broad process with strong competition and a number of attractive offers
. The sale covers approximately 1.1 million decares, of which around 750 000
decares are productive forest land. The transaction also encompasses Borregaard
Skoger's equity interest in Statskog-Borregaard Skogsdrift (SB Skog).
The transaction is subject to approval by Stortinget (the Norwegian
Parliament). Completion of the transaction also assumes approval by the
Norwegian Competition Authority.
Contact persons:
Rune Helland, Tel: +47 22 54 44 11
 Roar Engeland, Tel: +47 926 53 197
This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl
(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)
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