OXENOEN, Norway, Jan. 22, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Norske Skog (NYSE:NHY):
Following the announcement of our 2002 year-end results on Wednesday, February 5 at approximately (12:00) hrs CET ((11:00) hrs U.K. time), we are pleased to invite you to join an international teleconference later that day at 14:00 hrs CET (13:00 hrs U.K. time). This teleconference will cover both the full-year figures and the ongoing "Improvement 2003" program. Participants from Norske Skog will be Mr. Jan Reinaas, President & CEO, Mr. Jan Kildal, Chief Financial Officer, and Rune Gjessing and myself from Investor Relations.
The agenda for the call will be as follows: CET 13:55 Call +44 (0)20 7162 0125 (if calling from Europe) or +1 334 323 6203 (if calling from the U.S.) and request to be connected to the Norske Skog teleconference. You should use a quiet room please. 14:00 Review of results by the management of Norske Skog. Question and answer session. If you would like to participate, please complete the form below and return by fax to Julie Ryan at Citigate Dewe Rogerson on +44 (0)20 7282 8040, or email your reply to julie.ryan@citigatedr.co.uk.
If you are unable to participate, there will be a replay facility available for 48 hours immediately following the teleconference. The number to dial is +44 (0)20 8288 4459, access code: 514822 (if calling from Europe) or +1 334 323 6222, access code: 514822 (if calling from the U.S.).
The results and teleconference slide presentation will be available on Norske Skog's Website: www.norske-skog.com
NORSKE SKOGINDUSTRIER ASA
Jarle Langfjaran, Vice President, Investor Relations
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