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Outotec Oyj - Company Announcement

Outotec's new long-term financial targets and existing 2020 sustainability targets


OUTOTEC OYJ  STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE   NOVEMBER 27, 2014  at 3.30 PM

OUTOTEC'S NEW LONG-TERM FINANCIAL TARGETS AND EXISTING 2020 SUSTAINABILITY
TARGETS

Outotec's Board of Directors has today revised the company's long-term financial
targets to better reflect the current market environment.

New long-term financial targets

  * Sales growing faster than the market

      * Based on several market institutes' estimates, metals demand is expected
        to grow on average 3-6% per annum in line with global GDP growth.

  * Annual average service sales growth 10-20%
  * EBITA margin (excluding onetime costs) 10% in 3-5 years time
  * Dividends on average 40% of annual net income

      * Potential mergers and acquisitions may impact the payout of dividends.

  * Gearing at maximum 50%

Previous long-term financial targets set in 2010 and 2012 and Outotec's
performance

  * Annual average sales growth of 10-20%

      * In 2010-2013, Outotec's average growth rate was 25.4%.

  * Service sales EUR 500 million by the end of 2015 (target set in 2010)

      * Target was achieved in 2013.

  * Service sales EUR 1 billion by the end of 2017 (target set in 2012)

      * In 2010-2013, Outotec's average service sales growth rate was 21.4%.

  * Operating profit margin from business operations on average 10%

      * In 2011-2013, the average of 8.9% was reached.

  * Dividend policy at least 40% of annual net income

      * For years 2011-2013, Outotec has paid 43.9% dividends on average.

  * Maintaining strong balance sheet

      * In 2011-2013, Outotec has been net cash positive.

Reiterating 2020 sustainability targets set in 2012 and 2013

  * Share of Environmental Goods and Services in Outotec's order intake
    permanently over 90% (87% in 2013)
  * 50% reduction in fresh water consumption per 1 tonne of ore in non-ferrous
    metals concentrators delivered by Outotec
  * Customers generate 20% less CO(2) emissions through Outotec's metals-related
    technologies
  * 5% improvement in Outotec's employee engagement and performance enablement
    indices

For further information please contact:

OUTOTEC
Mikko Puolakka, CFO
Tel. +358 20 529 211
Email: firstname.lastname@outotec.com

DISTRIBUTION:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
Main media
www.outotec.com


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