Norske Skog's accounts for the fourth quarter of 2010

The announcement of Norske Skog's accounts for the fourth quarter of 2010 will

take place on Thursday 3 February at 7.30 a.m. CET.

As previously announced, the accounts will be presented in connection with a

capital markets day in Oslo Konserthus, Oslo, at 8.30 a.m. An international

telephone conference will also be held at 1 p.m. The President and CEO, Sven

Ombudstvedt, and other members of corporate management will participate in both

of these events. More information regarding these events can be found on Norske

Skog's website www.norskeskog.com.

The "silent period" preceding the announcement will start on Tuesday 25 January.

Further information regarding special items in the income statement is

enclosed.

Oxenøen, 21 January 2011

Norske Skog

Investor relations

For further information:

Media: Financial market:

Vice president communication Vice president investor relations

Carsten Dybevig Jarle Langfjæran

Mobile: +47 917 63 117 Mobile: +47 909 78 434

Senior Advisor Frode Tegner

Mobile: +47 906 19 102

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl

(Norwegian Securities Trading Act)

[HUG#1481310]

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