Ahlstrom's first quarter result to be published on April 28, 2006

Ahlstrom Corporation STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 24.4.2006 at 13.50
 
Ahlstrom's first quarter result to be published on April 28, 2006
 
Ahlstrom Corporation will publish its interim report for January-March 2006 on Friday, April 28, 2006 approximately at 8.30 a.m. Finnish time.
 
A press conference in Finnish will be held on Friday, April 28, 2006 at 10.00 a.m. Finnish time in Ahlstrom's head office, Eteläesplanadi 14 (second floor), 00130 Helsinki.
 
An international conference call for analysts and investors will be held on Friday, April 28, 2006 at 11.30 a.m. Finnish time. To participate in the teleconference, please dial + 44 (0) 20 7162 0125 a few minutes before the call. Use the password: Ahlstrom. A replay number is available until May 5, 2006. The number for the replay is + 44 (0) 20 7031 4064, access code: 702863.
 
The presentation material will be available at www.ahlstrom.com > Investors> IR presentations on April 28 from 9 a.m. Finnish time.
 
Ahlstrom Corporation
Anne Pirilä
Director, Financial Communications
Tel. +358 10 888 4712
 
 
Ahlstrom in brief
 
Ahlstrom is a global leader in the development, manufacture and marketing of high performance fiber-based materials. Nonwovens and specialty papers, made by Ahlstrom, are used in a large variety of everyday products, e.g. in filters, wipes, flooring, labels, and tapes. The company has a strong market position in several business areas in which it operates, built upon the company's unique fiber expertise and innovative approach. Ahlstrom's 5,525 employees serve customers via sales offices and production facilities in more than 20 countries on six continents. In 2005, Ahlstrom's net sales amounted to EUR 1.55 billion. Ahlstrom's share is listed on the main list of the Helsinki Stock Exchange. The company website is www.ahlstrom.com.