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. Metso is the world's leading industrial company in the mining and aggregates industries and in the flow control business. Our knowledge, people and solutions help drive sustainable improvements in performance and profitability in our customers' businesses.