Suominen Oyj - Company Announcement

Suominen considers to issue a bond as part of its refinancing plans

Helsinki, Finland, 2014-09-04 12:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Suominen
Corporation   Stock Exchange Release   4 September 2014 at 1.00pm (EEST) 

SUOMINEN CONSIDERS TO ISSUE A BOND AS PART OF ITS REFINANCING PLANS

As part of its plans to diversify and extend its existing financing, Suominen,
a global supplier of nonwovens, is considering an issuance of a senior
unsecured fixed rate bond. The potential issue is estimated to be launched in
near future, however subject to the market environment. 

Subject both to the company's final decision to issue the bond and to the
completion of the potential issue in accordance with the company's
anticipations, Suominen intends to apply for the listing of the bond on NASDAQ
OMX Helsinki. 

Nordea Markets and Pohjola Markets would act as Arrangers and Lead Managers for
the transaction. 

Suominen Corporation
Nina Kopola, President & CEO

For additional information, please contact Tapio Engström, Senior Vice
President and CFO, tel. +358 (0)10 214 300 

Suominen in brief

Suominen manufactures nonwovens as roll goods for wipes as well as for medical
and hygiene products. The end products made of Suominen's nonwovens - wet
wipes, feminine care products and swabs, for instance - bring added value to
the daily life of consumers worldwide. Suominen is the global market leader in
nonwovens for wipes and employs approximately 600 people in Europe and in the
Americas. Suominen's net sales in 2013 amounted to MEUR 373.7 and operating
profit excluding non-recurring items to MEUR 19.4 (continuing operations). The
Suominen share (SUY1V) is listed in NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Stock Exchange. Read
more at www.suominen.fi. 


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