Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG informs that its holding of own shares now amounts to 15,260 shares or 0.08 % of the shares outstanding, thus falling below the reportable threshold of 5 % of voting rights.

For further information please contact:
Stephan Sweerts-Sporck, Investor Relations,
Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG, Brahmsplatz 6, A-1041 Vienna
Tel.: (+43/1) 50136 – 91180, Fax: (+43/1) 50136 – 91195
e-mail: investor.relations@mm-karton.com,  Website: http://www.mayr-melnhof.com