SCA has reached more than 50% ownership and completes the offer for Vinda

SCA has secured an ownership share of  56.33 % in the Chinese tissue

manufacturer Vinda, signifying that the terms for completion of the offer have

been met.

The acceptance period expires on November 11, 2013.

On September 9, 2013, SCA announced that the company was planning to make a cash

offer for Vinda, which is China’s third largest tissue manufacturer. The

complete prospectus was published on October 7, 2013.

Prior to the publication of the offer, SCA held approximately 21.7% of the

shares in Vinda.