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2009-04-03 12:20:00 CEST 2009-04-03 12:20:52 CEST REGULATED INFORMATION Huhtamäki Oyj - Company AnnouncementHuhtamaki expects first quarter 2009 Group EBIT to be well above the previous year in spite of lower salesHUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 3.4.2009 AT 13:20 The start of the year in Huhtamaki's markets has been characterized by uncertainty which has dampened sales. Due to good cost containment and better operational control it is expected, however, that the Group EBIT during January 1 - March 31, 2009 will be well above the EUR 20 million in the corresponding period in 2008. Full year sales outlook remains uncertain and pressure on margins is expected to increase during the course of the year. The Interim Report for January 1 - March 31, 2009 will be published on April 23, 2009. Enquiries: Mr. Timo Salonen, CFO, tel. +358 (0)10 686 7880 HUHTAMÄKI OYJ Group Communications Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging with 2008 net sales totaling EUR 2.3 billion. Consumer goods and foodservice markets are served by some 14,600 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 NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Additional information is available at www.huhtamaki.com. |
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