Metso's Corporate Governance Statement 2010 issued

Metso has today issued its Corporate Governance Statement 2010. The statement is
prepared in accordance with the recommendation of the Finnish Corporate
Governance Code.

Metso Corporate Governance Statement 2010 as a PDF is attached in this release.

The corporate governance statement is available on Metso's website,
www.metso.com



Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining,
construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper
industries. We have about 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries.
www.metso.com

Further information, please contact:
Johanna Henttonen, Vice President, Investor Relations, Metso Corporation, tel.
+358 20 484 3253


Metso Corporation

Olli Vaartimo
CFO

Johanna Henttonen
Vice President, Investor Relations

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