Notification according to chapter 9, section 5 and 6 of the Securities Market Act: BlackRock Inc.'s holding in Metso
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on April 5, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. local
time
Metso Corporation has received a notification, pursuant to Chapter 9, Section 5
and 6 of the Finnish Securities Markets Act, about a change in the holding of
mutual funds managed by BlackRock, Inc. of the total amount of shares and
financial instruments entitling to shares of Metso Corporation.
On April 4, 2016, BlackRock, Inc.'s aggregate direct holding in Metso exceeded
the 5 percent threshold. BlackRock, Inc.'s direct holding on April 4, 2016,
amounted to 7,816,776 shares and corresponded to 5.19 percent of Metso's shares
and votes.
On April 4, 2016, BlackRock, Inc.'s aggregate direct holding and holding through
financial instruments in Metso Corporation amounted to 10,161,873 shares, which
corresponds to 6.75 percent of the total amount of shares in Metso Corporation.
Metso is a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates,
recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries. We help our customers
improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability by
using our unique knowledge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build
new, sustainable ways of growing together.
Our products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems
to industrial valves and controls. Our customers are supported by a broad scope
of services and a global network of over 80 service centers and about 6,400
services professionals. Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety.
Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland, and had net sales of about
EUR 2.9 billion in 2015. Metso employs over 12,000 persons in more than 50
countries. Expect results.
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup
Further information, please contact:
Juha Rouhiainen, VP, Investor Relations, Metso Corporation, tel +358 20 484 3253
Metso Corporation
Harri Nikunen
CFO
Juha Rouhiainen
VP, Investor Relations
Distribution:
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