ADVISORY, May 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

What:

BillerudKorsnas AB [BILL], a world-leading manufacturer of strong primary fibre-based packaging material, working with over 1500 customers in over 100 countries, will visit the NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square.

In honor of the occasion, Per Lindberg, CEO will ring the Closing Bell.

Where:

NASDAQ MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio

When:

Friday, May 24, 2013 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET         

Contact: Sophie Arnius, Investor Relations & Financial Media Director +46 70 590 8072 Sophie.arnius@billerudkorsnas.com

NASDAQ MarketSite: Christine Barna (646) 441-5310 Christine.Barna@nasdaqomx.com

Feed Information:

Fiber Line (Encompass Waterfront): 4463

Gal 3C/06C 95.05 degrees West 18 mhz Lower DL 3811 Vertical FEC 3/4 SR 13.235 DR 18.295411 MOD 4:2:0 DVBS QPSK

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Webcast:

A live webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx.

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About BillerudKorsnas AB [BILL]:

BillerudKorsnas – Packaging manufacturers and brand owners are offered added value in the form of brand-strengthening, productivity-boosting and environment-enhancing packaging solutions. BillerudKorsnas has a world-leading market position within primary fibre-based packaging paper. The company has annual sales of around SEK 20 billion and is listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. www.billerudkorsnas.com

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