Previously announced deal closed

Previously announced deal closed

Today, the transfer of SCAs North American packaging operations to Metalmark Capital, was closed. The deal was described in a press release dated 23 January 2007, and today´s closing implies that the purchase price, USD 400m, has been paid in cash to SCA.



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Stockholm, March 9, 2007

SCA is a global consumer goods and paper company that develops, produces and markets personal care products, tissue, packaging solutions, publication papers and solid-wood products. Sales are conducted in some 90 countries. SCA has annual sales in excess of SEK 101 billion (c. EUR 11 billion) and production facilities in more than 40 countries. SCA had approximately 51,000 employees at the beginning of 2007. SCA shares are traded on the Stockholm, London and New York stock exchanges. For more information, visit www.sca.com