Kesko Oyj (HEL:KESAV) KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 20.10.2008 AT 08.00 1(1)

On its internet pages, the competition authority of the Russian Federation has published information according to which Cassa Oy, a subsidiary of Kesko Food Ltd, has made a preliminary notification of the acquisition of a company called OOO Lenta, and there is a need for further information, and the handling time of the notification has been extended until 11 December 2008. Cassa Oy has made a preliminary acquisition notification in case an opportunity should arise for Kesko Food to conclude the said acquisition. The acquisition process referred to in the notification has not progressed.

Further information: Jarkko Karjalainen, Corporate Counsel, Kesko Food Ltd, +358 1053 22818

Kesko Corporation



Paavo Moilanen Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Responsibility

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Kesko Oyj

http://www.kesko.fi

ISIN: FI0009007900

Stock Identifier: XHEL.KESAV

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