Tikkurila Oyj - Changes in company's own shares

Tikkurila Oyj: Transfer of Company's Own Shares on May 19, 2010

Tikkurila Oyj Stock Exchange Release May 19, 2010 at 01.00 pm (CET+1)

Based on the decision of the Annual General Meeting of Tikkurila Oyj on February
8, 2010 and Extraordinary General Meeting on March 4, 2010, Tikkurila Oyj has
transferred 4,639 shares to the members of the Board of Directors as part of the
remuneration of the Board.



Trading code: TIK1V

Number of shares: 4,639

Price/share: Gratuitous

After the transfer on May 19, 2010, the Company holds no treasury shares.

Tikkurila Oyj
Jukka Havia, CFO


For further information, please contact:

Jukka Havia, CFO
Mobile +358 50 355 3757, jukka.havia@tikkurila.com<mailto:jukka.havia@tikkurila.com>


Tikkurila provides consumers, professionals and the industry with user-friendly
and environmentally sustainable solutions for protection and decoration.
Tikkurila is a strong regional player that aims to be the leading paint company
in the Nordic area and Eastern Europe including Russia. - Tikkurila inspires you
to color your life.

www.tikkurila.com <http://www.tikkurila.com/>


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