Norske Skog (OSL:NSG) NSG - Purchase Of Own Bonds

Norske Skog (OSL:NSG) Norske Skog has bought back bonds totalling NOK 10 million (par value) in NSG 13 (NO 001 024 2539). This loan matures on October 26, 2009.

Norske Skog's own holding in NSG 13 after this purchase amounts to NOK 11 million.

Oxenøen, December 17, 2008

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