Consent Agreement given Final Approval Regarding Metso Oyj and Svedala Industri AB

Following a public comment period, the Commission has finalized a consent order regarding the following: Svedala Industri AB/Metso Oyj Corp. The vote to approve the final consent agreement was 4-0, with Chairman Timothy Muris not participating. (FTC File No. 001-0186; staff contact is Matthew J. Reilly, Bureau of Competition, 202-326-2350; see press release dated September 7, 2001.)

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