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Frequently Asked Questions - Investors

1.What percentage of the Company do management and employees own?

2.How many shares outstanding does Cascades have?

3.Have there been any stock splits in the past?

4.What are Cascades main business segments ?

5.On which exchange is Cascades listed?

6.How may I change my correspondence address or any other information in regards to information I receive?

7.Who is and how do I reach Cascades' trustee?

8.Does Cascades pay a dividend to its shareholders?

9.How may I contact the Investor-Relations Department of Cascades?

10.When was Cascades first listed on the Exchange?

11.Are dividends paid by Cascades in 2006 designated dividends ?

 

1.What percentage of the Company do management and employees own?

As at December 31, 2007, the management of Cascades, its employees and Board members owned approximately 34% of outstanding shares.

2.How many shares outstanding does Cascades have?

As at December 31, 2007, there were 99,144,357 shares outstanding. In addition, there were 2,459,056 issued and outstanding stock options.

3.Have there been any stock splits in the past?

Yes, the stock split 2 for 1, July 5, 1984, 2 for 1, September 16, 1985 and 2 for 1, May 13, 1986.

4.What are Cascades main business segments ?

Our main business segments are Packaging and Tissue.

5.On which exchange is Cascades listed?

Cascades is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (Canada), under the symbol CAS.

6.How may I change my correspondence address or any other information in regards to information I receive?

You must distinguish, if you have your certificate in hand or if you hold your shares through a stockbroker.

If you have your certificate in hand, you may contact our trustee directly, at the following address:

Computershare Trust Company of Canada
1500 Université - bureau 700
Montréal, Québec Canada H3A 3S8

Telephone: (514) 982-7555
Toll free (Canada): 1-800-564-6253
Fax: (514) 982-7635
E-mail: service@computershare.com

Please mention Cascades Inc.'s CUSIP number : 146 900 105.

If you hold your shares through a broker, you must contact him.

If you are not sure, you may contact our investor relations department (By phone at (514) 282-2697, by fax at (514) 282-2624 or by E-mail at investisseur@cascades.com). We will kindly assist you.

7.Who is and how do I reach Cascades' trustee?

Computershare Trust Company of Canada
1500 Université - bureau 700
Montréal, Québec Canada H3A 3S8

Telephone: (514) 982-7555
Toll free (Canada): 1-800-564-6253
Fax: (514) 982-7635
E-mail: service@computershare.com

Please mention Cascades Inc.'s CUSIP number : 146 900 105.

8.Does Cascades pay a dividend to its shareholders?

Cascades has a quarterly dividend policy. On February 27, 2008, Cascades declared a dividend of $0.04 per share to be paid March 21, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 7, 2008.

This dividend paid by Cascades is an "eligible dividend" as per the proposed changes to the Income Tax Act (Bill C-28, Canada)

9.How may I contact the Investor-Relations Department of Cascades?

By telephone at (514) 282-2697, by fax at (514) 282-2624 or by E-mail at investor@cascades.com

10.When was Cascades first listed on the Exchange?

Cascades' initial public offering was on December 7th, 1982 and the common shares were listed on the Montréal Stock Exchange on January 28th, 1983. On October 16th, 1984, Cascades was listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

11.Are dividends paid by Cascades in 2006 designated dividends ?

Dividends which were paid on March 17, June 14 and December 15, 2006 are all designated dividends for purposes of Canadian federal income tax.

For the purpose of Quebec Income tax, only the dividends paid June 14, September 19 and December 15, 2006 are designated dividends, while the one paid March 17, 2006 is not a designated dividend

For the 2006 dividends, as well as those which will be payable in the future, our transfer agent, Computershare Investor Services Inc. will issue, at yearend, the proper tax documents (T5 slip at the federal level) and (No 3 slip for Quebec residents) in accordance to this new legislation.