BillerudKorsnäs Aktiebolag (publ) recorded an impairment charge of SEK 20 million for the fourth quarter of 2012.

BillerudKorsnäs's operating profit for the fourth quarter of 2012 is estimated at approximately SEK 25 million. Adjusted
to reflect non-recurring costs of approximately SEK 100 million, the operating profit is estimated at approximately SEK 125 million. Excluding the above-mentioned additional costs, and adjusted for Korsnäs' contribution during fourth quarter of 2012, the operating profit is in line with the operating profit in third quarter of 2012. The operating profit is still provisional and has not been reviewed by the company's auditor.