Metso Oyj - Changes board/management/auditors

Committees of Metso's Board of Directors

Committees of Metso's Board of Directors

Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on March 21, 2016 at 4:40 p.m. EET

At its assembly meeting, Metso Corporation's Board of Directors has elected
members of its Audit Committee and Remuneration and HR Committee from among its
members.

The Audit Committee consists of Arja Talma (Chairman), Lars Josefsson and Nina
Kopola. The Remuneration and HR Committee consists of Mikael Lilius (Chairman),
Christer Gardell and Ozey K. Horton Jr.

Personnel representation

Mr. Markku Aapakari was invited to participate in the meetings of Metso's Board
of Directors as the personnel representative elected by Metso's personnel groups
in Finland. He will participate in the meetings of the Metso's Board of
Directors as an invited expert, and his term of office is the same as the Board
members' term.

Metso is a world leading industrial company serving the mining, aggregates,
recycling, oil, gas, pulp, paper and process industries. We help our customers
improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability by
using our unique knowledge, experienced people and innovative solutions to build
new, sustainable ways of growing together.

Our products range from mining and aggregates processing equipment and systems
to industrial valves and controls. Our customers are supported by a broad scope
of services and a global network of over 80 service centers and about 6,400
services professionals. Metso has an uncompromising attitude towards safety.

Metso is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland, and had net sales of about
EUR 2.9 billion in 2015. Metso employs over 12,000 persons in more than 50
countries. Expect results.
www.metso.com, www.twitter.com/metsogroup


Further information, please contact:
Aleksanteri Lebedeff, SVP, General Counsel, Metso Corporation, Tel
+358 20 484 3240


Metso Corporation

Harri Nikunen
CFO

Juha Rouhiainen
VP, Investor Relations

Distribution:
NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd
Media
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