Other forward-looking statements can be identified in the context in which the statements are made. The information contained in this release has not been independently verified. The financial information included in this release has been prepared in accordance with IFRS, which may not be comparable to the financial statements or financial information applicable in the United States or by U.S. companies.The new shares in Outotec have not been and will not be listed on a U.S. securities exchange or quoted on any inter-dealer quotation system in the United States. Shareholders should not rely on these forward-looking statements. Any decision with respect to the proposed partial demerger of Metso in which all assets and liabilities of Metso that relate to, or primarily serve, the Metso Minerals Business will transfer without liquidation of Metso to Outotec should be made solely on the basis of information contained in the actual notices to the Extraordinary General Meeting of Metso and Outotec, as applicable, and the Prospectus as well as on an independent analysis of the information contained therein.

This release is not directed to, and is not intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity that is a citizen or resident or located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would require any registration or licensing within such jurisdiction.The shares referred to in this release have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “This release does not constitute a notice to an Extraordinary General Meeting or an Annual General Meeting or a demerger prospectus and as such, does not constitute or form part of and should not be construed as, an offer to sell, or the solicitation or invitation of any offer to buy, acquire or subscribe for, any securities or an inducement to enter into investment activity. With our unique knowledge and innovative solutions, we help our customers improve their operational efficiency, reduce risks and increase profitability. Further, it may be difficult to compel Outotec or Metso and their affiliates to subject themselves to the jurisdiction of a U.S. court. The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has today on December 13, 2019, approved a supplement to the Finnish language demerger prospectus (the “Prospectus”) relating to the combination of Outotec Oyj (“Outotec”) and Metso Corporation’s (“Metso”) Minerals business (the “Metso … Each person must rely on their own examination and analysis of Metso, Outotec, their respective securities and the demerger, including the merits and risks involved. Other forward-looking statements can be identified in the context in which the statements are made. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.It may be difficult for U.S. shareholders of Metso to enforce their rights and any claim they may have arising under U.S. federal or state securities laws, since Outotec and Metso are located in Finland, and all or some of their officers and directors are residents of, non-U.S. jurisdictions.

The transaction, including the information distributed in connection with the demerger and the related shareholder votes, is subject to disclosure, timing and procedural requirements applicable in Finland, which are different from those in the United States. U.S. shareholders of Metso may not be able to sue Outotec or Metso or their respective officers and directors in a court in Finland for violations of the U.S. laws, including the federal securities laws, or at the least it may prove to be difficult to evidence such claims. Any decision with respect to theproposed partial demerger of Metso in which all assets and liabilities of Metso that relate to, or primarily serve, Metso Minerals will transfer without liquidation of Metso to Outotec should be made solely on the basis of information to be contained in the actual notices to the EGM of Metso andOutotec, as applicable, and the demerger prospectus related to the demerger as … The Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority has today on June 15, 2020, approved a supplement to the Finnish language demerger prospectus (the “Prospectus”) relating to the combination of Outotec Oyj (“Outotec”) and Metso Corporation’s (“Metso”) Minerals business (the “Metso Minerals Business”).