Kemira Oyj - Company Announcement

Kemira: EU Commission set fine on Finnish Chemicals Oy for breach of antitrust law

(Stock Exchange Release)

The European Commission has set a fine of EUR 10.15 million on
Finnish Chemicals Oy for antitrust activity in the company's sodium
chlorate business during 1994-2000. Kemira Oyj acquired Finnish
Chemicals in 2005.

Kemira told about a Statement of Objections in the matter on August
2, 2007.

The company will look into the Commission's decision and then decide
on any further action. The fine set by the Commission will not affect
Kemira's result or cash flow.



For further information please contact

Kemira Oyj
Timo Leppä, Executive Vice President, Group Communications
Tel. +358 (0)10 862 1700, GSM +358 (0)50 301 6800

www.kemira.com

Kemira is seeking to be a group of global and leading chemical
businesses with unique positions in selected customer segments.
Kemira's four business areas: Kemira Pulp&Paper, Kemira Water, Kemira
Specialty and Kemira Coatings provide customers with complete
solutions, expertise and premium quality products. Kemira serves the
pulp and paper industry, water treatment, paint business and chemical
industry.

In 2007, Kemira recorded revenue of approximately EUR 2.8 billion and
had a staff of 10,000. Kemira operates in 40 countries.

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