Svenska Cellulosa AB — M&A Activity 2010

Oct 4, 2010

SVENSKA CELLULOSA AKTIEBOLAGET SCA (publ) Corporate Communications Box 200, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden Tel +46 8 788 51 00 www.sca.com

Stockholm, 4 October 2010

Previously announced Copamex acquisition completed

SCA's acquisition of the Copamex baby diaper business in Mexico and Central America has now been completed. The purchase price is equivalent to approximately USD 50m on a debt-free basis.

SCA already holds several strong market positions within the hygiene products segment, with tissue, feminine and incontinence protection products. The acquisition adds baby diapers to SCA's product portfolio in Mexico and Central America.

The finalizing of the transaction follows approval by the Mexican anti-trust authorities.

The first press release regarding the transaction was published on 21 July 2010.

For additional information, please contact

Petter Tiger, Press and Media Officer, +46 8 788 53 62

NB

This information is such that SCA must disclose in accordance with the Securities Markets Act.