Ahlstrom - Company Announcement

Ahlstrom raises its outlook on profitability for 2016

Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE September 13, 2016 at 08.30

Ahlstrom raises its outlook on profitability for 2016

Ahlstrom raises its outlook for adjusted operating profit margin in 2016 as a
result of continued improvement in operational performance and lower variable
costs. The outlook range for net sales is narrowed.

New outlook for 2016:

Ahlstrom expects net sales in 2016 to be in the range of EUR 1,060-1,100
million. The adjusted operating profit is expected to be 6.5%-7.5% of net sales.

The adjusted operating profit excludes restructuring costs, impairment charges
and capital gains or losses.

Previous outlook for 2016:

The company expects net sales in 2016 to be in the range of EUR 1,040-1,140
million. The adjusted operating profit is expected to be 5.4%-6.4% of net sales.

For more information, please contact:
Sakari Ahdekivi
Chief Financial Officer
Tel. +358 10 888 4768

Juho Erkheikki
Investor Relations & Financial Communications Manager
Tel. +358 10 888 4731

Ahlstrom in brief
Ahlstrom provides innovative fiber-based materials with a function in everyday
life. We are committed to growing and creating stakeholder value by proving the
best performing sustainable fiber-based materials. Our products are used in
everyday applications such as filters, medical fabrics, life science and
diagnostics, wallcoverings, tapes, and food and beverage packaging. In 2015,
Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.1 billion. Our 3,300 employees serve
customers in 22 countries. Ahlstrom's share is quoted on the Nasdaq Helsinki.
More information is available at www.ahlstrom.com.


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