Metso's Annual Report and Corporate Governance Statement 2011 published

Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on March 7, 2012 at 12:45 p.m. local time Metso has today published its Annual Report and Financial Statements for 2011 in Finnish and English in pdf format atwww.metso.com/reports. The Online Annual Report 2011 in English is available at www.metso.com/2011. The printed reports will be available during the week of March 19 at the latest, and can be ordered through www.metso.com/subscriptions. Metso has today issued also its Corporate Governance Statement for 2011. The statement is prepared in accordance with the recommendation of the Finnish Corporate Governance Code. Metso Corporate Governance Statement for 2011 is available as a pdf document at www.metso.com/governance. Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power, and oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries deliver sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide. Expect results. www.metso.com , www.twitter.com/metsogroup For further informationfor the press, please contact: Jussi Ollila, Senior Vice President, Group Communications, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3212 For further information for investors, please contact: Juha Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Metso Corporation, tel +358 20 484 3253 Metso Corporation Harri Nikunen CFO Juha Rouhiainen VP, Investor Relations Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd Media www.metso.com Metso Corporate Governance Statement: http://hugin.info/3017/R/1591944/500466.pdf Metso Annual Report 2011: http://hugin.info/3017/R/1591944/500463.pdf This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Metso Corporation via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1591944]