HELSINKI, FINLAND--(Marketwire - Aug 6, 2012) -
Cevian Capital holdings in Metso increased to 5.18 percent
Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on August 6, 2012 at 10:10 a.m.
local
time
Metso Corporation has been informed by Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P.
about
a change in the holding of the mutual funds managed by Cevian Capital II
Master
Fund L.P. of the total amount of shares and votes of Metso Corporation.
On August 3, 2012 Cevian Capital II Master Fund L.P. (Reg. # OG-17445)
holding
in shares of Metso Corporation exceeded the 5 percent threshold. The
holding
amounted to 7,790,060 shares, which corresponds to 5.18 percent of the
total
amount of shares and votes in Metso Corporation.
Metso is a global supplier of technology and services to customers in the
process industries, including mining, construction, pulp and paper, power,
and
oil and gas. Our 30,000 professionals based in over 50 countries deliver
sustainability and profitability to customers worldwide. Expect results.
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup
Metso Corporation
Harri Nikunen
CFO
Juha Rouhiainen
VP, Investor Relations
Distribution:
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Media
www.metso.com
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