SCA concludes acquisitions in Australia and New Zealand


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 19, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Since the authorities concerned in Australia and New Zealand approved SCA's acquisition of the New Zealand company Carter Holt Harvey's tissue and fluff operations and its 50% holding in Sancella, this transction was concluded today, 19 May.

Stockholm, 19 May 2004 SVENSKA CELLULOSA AKTIEBOLAGET SCA (publ) Communications and Investor Relations

For further information: Peter Nyquist, Senior Vice President, Communications and Investor Relations. Phone: +46 70 575 2906.

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