Metso Oyj - Company Announcement

Moody's confirmed Metso's Baa2 rating

Metso Corporation's Company release on November 16, 2009 at 5:20 p.m.
local time

Moody's Investor's Service has confirmed Metso's existing Baa2
long-term issuer rating concluding its review for possible downgrade
initiated on August 21, 2009. The outlook remains negative.

Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for
mining, construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the
pulp and paper industries. We have about 26,500 employees in more
than 50 countries. www.metso.com

For further information, please contact:
Pekka Hölttä, Senior Vice President, Corporate Treasurer, Metso, tel.
+358 20 484 3195
Johanna Henttonen, Vice President, Investor Relations, Metso, tel.
+358 20 484 3253