Ahlstrom has resolved on a dividend of EUR 0.49 per share

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Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE March 16, 2017 at 09:00

Ahlstrom has resolved on a dividend of EUR 0.49 per share

The Board of Directors of Ahlstrom has today resolved on the payment of a dividend in the amount of EUR 0.49 per each outstanding share, representing approximately EUR 23 million in total. The dividend is being paid, prior to the completion of the merger between Ahlstrom and Munksjö Oyj ("Munksjö"), which is expected to take place on or about April 1, 2017, based on the authorization granted by the Extraordinary General Meeting held on January 11, 2017. The dividend is being paid based on Ahlstrom's balance sheet as at December 31, 2015.

The dividend will be paid to those shareholders who on the record date of the payment March 20, 2017 are registered in the register of shareholders of Ahlstrom maintained by Euroclear Finland Ltd. The payment date for the dividend is March 27, 2017.

Munksjö is also expected to resolve on a return of equity in the amount of EUR 0.45 per each outstanding share, representing approximately EUR 23 million in total, prior to the completion of the merger. Such resolution will be published by Munksjö through a stock exchange release that will be made available at www.munksjo.com.

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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 2016, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.1 billion. Our 3,200 employees serve customers in 22 countries. Ahlstrom's share is quoted on the Nasdaq Helsinki. More information is available at www.ahlstrom.com.