Ruukki Group Oyj - Changes in company's own shares

ACQUISITIONS OF OWN SHARES

Ruukki Group Plc		
STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT		
18 March 2009		
ACQUISITIONS OF OWN SHARES		
Date:	18 March 2009	
Exchange transaction:	Buy	
Share class:	RUG1V	
Amount:	210000	
Average price /share:	1,63539	EUR
Highest price /share:	1,65000	EUR
Lowest price /share:	1,60000	EUR
Total price:	343431,90	EUR
The shares held by Ruukki Group Plc on	18 March 2009	
RUG1V	1230000	
RUUKKI GROUP PLC		
On behalf of Ruukki Group Plc		


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