Metso continues to be rated by Standard and Poor's

As part of reaching Metso's cost-efficiency targets Metso has assessed, that a rating from one rating service provider is sufficient. Metso has evaluated and tendered the rating services from the current service providers. As a result of this evaluation Metso has decided to terminate its current rating relationship with Moody's Investors Service, and will continue cooperation with Standard & Poor's Rating Services. The termination is effective as of today. If Moody's continues to rate Metso's existing outstanding bonds, these ratings will be based on publicly available information only.