Norske Skog has worked closely with the insurance company, equipment suppliers,
and other parties to determine the extent of damages following the rockslide on
27 April. The rockslide caused significant damage to buildings, cranes,
machinery, and equipment associated with paper machine 6 (PM6). A settlement has
now been reached between Norske Skog Saugbrugs and the insurance company
regarding insurance coverage for both business interruption and property damage,
estimated up to NOK 2.4 billion, which will jointly be covered by the insurance
company, the Norwegian Natural Perils Pool, and reinsurers.

"The rockslide on 27 April this year was a traumatic experience for Saugbrugs
employees, Halden residents, and Norske Skog. Fortunately, no one was physically
injured in the rockslide, but PM6 and its associated building structures
sustained substantial damage. After significant efforts from mill employees and
other stakeholders, we are pleased to have reached an agreement with our
insurance company for both business interruption and property damage, estimated
up to NOK 2.4 billion. We have had an excellent dialogue and been treated very
fairly by our insurance company throughout the process," says Geir Drangsland,
CEO of Norske Skog.

The property damage insurance at Norske Skog Saugbrugs will cover the costs to
secure rock formations and rebuild building structures, with estimated
settlement up to NOK 550 million. Furthermore, a settlement of NOK 1 billion has
been agreed upon for investments in production equipment, of which NOK 59
million was paid out in the third quarter of 2023, NOK 326 million will be paid
during the fourth quarter of 2023, and NOK 615 million as investment costs
accrue.

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Norske Skog Saugbrugs expects to receive and
recognise around NOK 326 million under the property damage insurance.

"Saugbrugs employees are among the best in the fibre and process industry, and
the mill has one of the most efficient production processes for SC magazine
paper globally. With the ongoing start-up of PM5, the mill will have a capacity
of around 200 000 tons to meet the demands of our customers. The agreement with
our insurance company provides us with flexibility to use the settlement for the
reconstruction of PM6 within SC paper, but also to consider investments in other
product alternatives. We are now working closely with various stakeholders to
find the most suitable path forward for Saugbrugs, ensuring the mill's role as a
cornerstone business and employer in Halden," says Geir Drangsland, CEO of
Norske Skog.

Business interruption insurance has been recognised with NOK 225 million as of
the third quarter of 2023, covering the first five months of the 18-month
coverage period. For the remaining 13 months, the amount is NOK 625 million
totaling NOK 850 million for the entire coverage period. As of the third
quarter, Norske Skog had received NOK 267 million under business interruption
insurance, and remaining payments of NOK 368 million and NOK 215 million will be
received in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the first quarter of 2024,
respectively.

 
About Norske Skog
Norske Skog is a world leading producer of publication paper with strong market
positions and customer relations in Europe and Australasia. The Norske Skog
Group operates four mills in Europe, which produce publication paper, recycled
packaging paper, energy and bioproducts. In addition, the Group operates one
paper mill in Australia. Norske Skog aims to further diversify its operations
and continue its transformation into a growing and high-margin business through
a range of promising energy and bio product development projects. The Group has
approximately 2 100 employees, is headquartered in Norway and listed on the Oslo
Stock Exchange under the ticker NSKOG.

Communication and Public Affairs


For further information:
Norske Skog media:
Vice President Corporate Communication and Public Affairs
Carsten Dybevig
carsten.dybevig@norskeskog.com
Mob: +47 917 63 117

Norske Skog Investor Relations:
Investor Relations Manager
Even Lund
even.lund@norskeskog.com
Mob: +47 906 12 919