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Huhtamäki Oyj (HEL:HUH1V) HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 26, 2008 AT 10.25
Huhtamäki Oyj applies for listing of the option rights 2006 A under the 2006 option rights plan, adopted by the General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 27, 2006 on OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki so that the listing will commence on October 1, 2008.
The total number of option rights 2006 A is 1,100,000 and each option right 2006 A entitles its holder to subscribe for one (1) share of Huhtamäki Oyj. In the aggregate the option rights 2006 A entitle holders to subscribe for 1,100,000 shares and the corresponding maximum increase in the share capital is EUR 3,740,000. The period of subscription for shares based on the option rights 2006 A shall begin on October 1, 2008 and shall cease on October 31, 2011. The period of subscription for shares shall be annually between January 2 and November 15 on specific subscription dates designated by the Board of Directors of the company. At the beginning of the subscription period on October 1, 2008 the share subscription price based on the option rights 2006 A is EUR 16.72 per share.
For further information please contact: Juha Salonen Senior Vice President, Administration and General Counsel Tel. +358 (0)10 686 7851
HUHTAMÄKI OYJ Group Communications
Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging with 2007 net sales totaling EUR 2.3 billion. Foodservice and consumer goods 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.
