M-real Corporation Stock Exchange Release 29.2.2008 The transaction announced on 1 February 2008 by which M-real sells its New Thames paper mill in the UK to DS Smith Plc was closed and came into effect on February 29, 2008. The agreement concerning the uncovered pension liabilities of M-real's UK operations is aimed to be finalised during the current quarter of this year. M-REAL CORPORATION Further information: Seppo Parvi, CFO, tel. +358 10 465 4321 Anne-Mari Achrén, Communications, tel. +358 10 465 4541