Ahlstrom - Company Announcement

Ahlstrom revises its outlook for 2012 net sales and operating profit

Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE October 16, 2012 at 10.25



Ahlstrom's sales volume development during the remainder of the year is expected
to be weaker than the company had earlier estimated due to lower than expected
demand in key markets. Demand has been reduced due to the continued slowdown
especially in the economies in Europe. In addition, recovery in China has been
delayed.

Ahlstrom anticipates that its net sales and operating profit excluding non-
recurring items for 2012 will be lower than the company had previously
estimated.

The company now expects its net sales from continuing operations to be between
EUR 1,550-1,630 million and operating profit excluding non-recurring items from
continuing operations to be EUR 48-58 million. Ahlstrom had previously forecast
its 2012 net sales to be EUR 1,575-1,735 million and operating profit excluding
non-recurring items to be EUR 60-80 million for 2012.

Ahlstrom will publish its January-September 2012 interim report on October
22, 2012.



For more information, please contact:
Seppo Parvi
CFO
Tel. +358 10 888 4768

Liisa Nyyssönen
Vice President, Communications
Tel. +358 10 888 4757



Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom is a high performance materials company, partnering with leading
businesses around the world to help them stay ahead. Our products are used in a
large variety of everyday applications, such as filters, medical gowns and
drapes, wallcoverings, flooring, labels and food packaging. We have a leading
market position in the businesses in which we operate. Our 5,200 employees serve
customers in 28 countries on six continents. In 2011, Ahlstrom's net sales
amounted to EUR 1.6 billion. The company's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki. More information is available at www.ahlstrom.com.


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