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Huhtamaki's Capital Markets Day for institutional investors and analysts is held in Espoo, September 16, 2008 starting at 13.30 pm Finnish time.
Huhtamaki's strategic focus was updated on September 2, 2008 and the main financial targets were confirmed to remain unchanged. The Capital Markets Day's focus is on Group strategy presenting businesses with competitive advantage and good market positions as well as actions for value creation. In addition, the new reporting segments, which will be used as of January 1, 2009, will be presented.
Huhtamaki's Capital Markets Day materials are available on the company's Internet site, www.huhtamaki.com, today as of 16.00 pm Finnish time in the section Investors.
For further information, please contact: Timo Salonen, CFO, tel. +358(0)10 686 7880 Kia Aejmelaeus, Head of Investor Relations, tel. +358(0)10 686 7819
HUHTAMÄKI OYJ Group Communications
Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging with 2007 net sales totaling EUR 2.3 billion. Consumer goods and foodservice markets are served by some 15,000 people in 65 manufacturing units and several sales offices in 35 countries. The parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo, Finland and is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki. Additional information is available at www.huhtamaki.com.