Metso's Annual Report 2006 published today Metso Corporation's Annual Report and Sustainability Report 2006 have been published today in Finnish and English. Pdf-documents of the Metso reports and other related material are available at www.metso.com. The Annual Report and Sustainability Report can be ordered from the same web address. Metso is a global engineering and technology corporation with 2006 net sales of approximately EUR 5 billion. Its 25,500 employees in more than 50 countries serve customers in the pulp and paper industry, rock and minerals processing, the energy industry and selected other industries. www.metso.com For further information, please contact: Johanna Sintonen, Vice President, Investor Relations, Metso Corporation, tel. +358 20 484 3253 Metso Corporation Olli Vaartimo Kati Renvall Executive Vice President and CFO Vice President, Communications distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange Media www.metso.com