2011-11-09 08:00:00 CET

2011-11-09 08:00:25 CET


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Ramirent - Interim report (Q1 and Q3)

RAMIRENT'S JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2011 INTERIM REPORT: GOOD SALES GROWTH AND PROFITABILITY CONTINUED TO IMPROVE, BUT VISIBILITY IS LOW


RAMIRENT PLC       INTERIM REPORT    9 NOVEMBER 2011                AT 9:00 a.m.

Vantaa, Finland, 2011-11-09 08:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RAMIRENT PLC      
INTERIM REPORT    9 NOVEMBER 2011                AT 9:00 a.m. 





RAMIRENT'S JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2011 INTERIM REPORT: GOOD SALES GROWTH AND
PROFITABILITY CONTINUED TO IMPROVE, BUT VISIBILITY IS LOW 



Note! Figures in brackets, unless otherwise indicated, refer to the
corresponding period a year earlier. 



JULY-SEPTEMBER 2011

- Net sales increased by 27.2% to MEUR 179.2 (140.9). At comparable
exchange rates the growth was 21.7%. The organic growth was 18.8%.

- EBITDA MEUR 58.6 (42.3) or 32.7% (30.0%) of sales

- EBIT MEUR 30.5 (16.6) or 17.0% (11.8%) of sales

- Gross capital expenditure MEUR 119.9 (9.7)

- Cash flow after investments MEUR -36.8 (14.4)

- Number of outlets 412 (375)



JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2011

- Net sales increased by 21.5% MEUR 463.1 (381.2). At comparable exchange rates
the growth was 18.7%. The organic growth was 18.3%. 

- EBITDA MEUR 126.8 (90.6) or 27.4% (23.8%) of sales

- EBIT MEUR 48.6 (18.5) or 10.5% (4.8%) of sales

- Gross capital expenditure MEUR 196.3 (43.9)

- Cash flow after investments MEUR -67.9 (23.8)

- Net debt MEUR 279.8 (197.2)

- Gearing 91.7% (64.1%)



MARKET OUTLOOK 2011

Overall, the new residential construction, infrastructure and renovation
construction markets are expected to develop favourably, especially in the
Nordic countries, until the end of 2011, while demand for commercial
construction remains weak. Also, the improved balance between supply and demand
indicates a healthier price level in our markets. 

However, due to the current financial turmoil the market risks have increased.
Ramirent maintains a cautious stance since uncertainties in the macroeconomic
development persist. 



RAMIRENT OUTLOOK 2011

Ramirent reiterates its outlook for 2011. As a result of increased construction
activity and improving price levels, net sales are expected to increase in
2011, and the result before taxes is expected to improve compared to 2010. 



KEY FIGURES
(MEUR)                    7-9/11  7-9/10  Change  1-9/11  1-9/10  Change  1-12/1
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Net sales                  179.2   140.9   27.2%   463.1   381.2   21.5%   531.3
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EBITDA                      58.6    42.3   38.5%   126.8    90.6   40.0%   127.4
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% of net sales             32.7%   30.0%           27.4%   23.8%          24.0 %
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EBIT                        30.5    16.6   83.5%    48.6    18.5  163.2%    29.7
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% of net sales             17.0%   11.8%           10.5%    4.8%           5.6 %
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Earnings per share          0.17    0.08  120.4%    0.26    0.07  270.3%    0.13
 (EPS), (basic and                                                              
 diluted), EUR                                                                  
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Gross capital              119.9     9.7     N/M   196.3    43.9  347.2%    62.0
 expenditure                                                                    
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Gross capital              66.9%    6.9%           42.4%   11.5%           11.7%
 expenditure,% of net                                                           
 sales                                                                          
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Cash flow after            -36.8    14.4     N/M   -67.9    23.8     N/M    48.0
 investments                                                                    
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Invested capital at the end of                     588.3   509.2   15.5%   495.6
 period                                                                         
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Return on invested capital                         13.2%    5.4%            8.6%
 (ROI), % 1)                                                                    
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Return on equity (ROE),                            11.4%   -0.6%            4.7%
 % 1)                                                                           
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Net debt                                           279.8   197.2   41.9%   176.6
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Gearing, %                                         91.7%   64.1%           55.6%
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Equity ratio, %                                    38.2%   46.1%           48.0%
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Personnel at end of                                3 249   3 025    7.4%   3 048
 period                                                                         
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1) The figures are calculated on a rolling                                      
 twelve month basis.                                                            





MAGNUS ROSÉN, RAMIRENT CEO:

The demand for Ramirent's equipment rental was strong in the third quarter,
which typically is the seasonally strongest quarter of the year in the
equipment rental business. Our net sales grew 27.2 percent in July-September on
the comparison period, and our profitability continued to improve primarily
thanks to the good fleet utilisation rates. Net sales growth was strongest in
the Nordic segments and Europe East based on good construction activity levels.
Healthier balance between supply and demand has also gradually been improving
the price levels in our markets. 

We have further expanded our network, totalling now 412 rental outlets. We have
successfully integrated the six acquisitions and two outsourcing deals we have
made during the year and they are positively contributing to our growth and
profitability. 

The impact of the global economic turmoil was not evident in our operations in
the third quarter; rather the general demand continued to be positive in all
our segments. Nevertheless, visibility on the markets remains low and we
continue to carefully monitor the development of our market environment. We
maintain a high preparedness to act upon possible changes in market conditions.
We will keep capital expenditure and costs under strict control. 



JANUARY-SEPTEMBER 2011 REVIEW

BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Good market activity continued in the construction and various industrial
sectors in the Nordic countries. Good construction and industrial activity
continued in Poland, while construction volumes during the quarter decreased in
Slovakia, Check Republic and Hungary compared to the previous year.
Infrastructure construction activity developed favourably in Russia and in
particular energy-related investments in the Baltic countries and Ukraine
during the third quarter of 2011. The impact of the global economic turmoil was
not evident in Ramirent's operations in the third quarter; rather the general
demand continued to be positive in all the segments. 



NET SALES

Ramirent Group's January-September 2011 net sales increased by 21.5% to EUR
463.1 (381.2) million thanks to the recovery in the construction market
activity. The organic growth was 18.3%. At comparable exchange rates, the
Group's net sales increased 18.7%. In the third quarter, net sales increased by
27.2% to EUR 179.2 (140.9) million or by 21.7% at comparable exchange rates.
The organic growth in the third quarter was 18.8%. Net sales grew in all
segments both in euros and at comparable exchange rates. The growth in net
sales was especially strong in Sweden and Europe East. Finland contributed
24.0% (26.2%) to Group sales, Sweden 27.5% (25.8%), Norway 22.0% (21.4%),
Denmark 6.3% (6.7%), Europe East 8.5% (7.6%) and Europe Central 11.7% (12.3%). 



Net sales development by segment was as follows:



Net sales                                                                       
(MEUR)                    7-9/11  7-9/10  Change  1-9/11  1-9/10  Change  1-12/1                                    0
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Finland                     45.5    37.5   21.2%   112.3   101.7   10.4%   136.9
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Sweden1)                    45.4    36.1   25.8%   128.8   100.3   28.4%   145.2
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Norway2)                    39.7    27.6   44.1%   102.8    83.3   23.4%   114.4
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Denmark                     11.3     9.0   26.0%    29.6    26.1   13.3%    35.6
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Europe East                 17.2    12.3   39.2%    39.6    29.3   34.9%    42.7
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Europe Central              21.6    19.7    9.4%    54.9    47.7   15.2%    66.6
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Elimination of sales        -1.4    -1.2            -4.8    -7.2           -10.2
 between segments                                                               
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Net sales, total           179.2   140.9   27.2%   463.1   381.2   21.5%   531.3
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  1. Excluding the Hyrman acquisition net sales grew in Sweden by 18.0% in the
     third quarter.
  2. Excluding the Rogaland Planbygg (renamed Ramirent Module Systems AS)
     acquisition net sales grew in Norway by 20.9% in the third quarter.



FINANCIAL RESULTS

Ramirent Group January-September 2011 operating result before depreciation
(EBITDA) was EUR 126.8 (90.6) million with a margin of 27.4% (23.8%). Profits
improved based on higher capacity utilisation and healthier price levels. The
fixed cost level increased year-on-year due to an increase in the use of
outsourced services, a higher number of employees, intensified sales activities
and expenses related to the development work of Ramirent's common platform and
outlet network. Credit losses and net change in the allowance for bad debt
totalled EUR -2.7 (-2.9) million. Depreciations amounted to EUR 78.2 (72.1)
million. 

The Group's operating result (EBIT) increased to EUR 48.6 (18.5) million,
representing 10.5% (4.8%) of net sales. The third quarter EBIT increased to EUR
30.5 (16.6) million, representing a margin of 17.0% (11.8%). EBIT and EBIT
-margin by segment were as follows: 



EBIT                                                                    
(MEUR)                           7-9/11  7-9/10  1-9/11  1-9/10  1-12/10
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Finland                            10.5     7.1    16.6    10.9     13.7
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% of net sales                    23.2%   18.8%   14.8%   10.7%    10.0%
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Sweden                              8.2     7.4    21.3    15.0     23.3
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% of net sales                    18.0%   20.6%   16.5%   15.0%    16.1%
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Norway                              3.9     1.7     6.7     2.2      2.3
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% of net sales                     9.9%    6.1%    6.5%    2.7%     2.0%
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Denmark                             0.9    -0.2    -0.7    -1.5     -2.2
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% of net sales                     7.5%   -1.9%   -2.3%   -5.6%    -6.2%
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Europe East                         4.2    -0.7     3.5    -4.7     -3.5
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% of net sales                    24.6%   -5.7%    8.9%  -15.9%    -8.3%
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Europe Central                      3.5     2.2     3.4    -0.1      0.8
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% of net sales                    16.3%   11.2%    6.2%   -0.3%     1.2%
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Costs not allocated to segments    -0.7    -0.9    -2.2    -3.4     -4.7
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Group EBIT                         30.5    16.6    48.6    18.5     29.7
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% of net sales                    17.0%   11.8%   10.5%    4.8%     5.6%
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Net financial items were EUR -10.6 (-6.4) million, including EUR -2.2 (3.1)
million net effect of exchange rate changes. The Group's result before taxes
was EUR 38.0 (12.1) million. Income taxes amounted to EUR -10.3 (-4.6) million. 

Net result for the review period was EUR 27.7 (7.5) million. Earnings per share
were EUR 0.26 (0.07). Return on invested capital was 13.2% (5.4%), and return
on equity was 11.4% (-0.6%). The equity per share was EUR 2.83 (2.83). 



CAPITAL EXPENDITURE, CASH FLOW AND FINANCIAL POSITION

Ramirent Group's January-September 2011 gross capital expenditure on
non-current assets totalled EUR 196.3 (43.9) million, of which EUR 104.9 (15.9)
million relates to acquisitions. In some of the acquisitions Ramirent has
agreed to pay contingent consideration to the sellers. The estimated contingent
considerations are included in the total gross capital expenditure. 

Including acquisitions, investments into machinery and equipment during
January-September 2011 totalled EUR 134.8 (35.3) million. In the third quarter,
gross capital expenditure totalled EUR 119.9 (9.7) million, of which 89.7 (0.0)
million related to acquisitions. Including acquisitions, investments into
machinery and equipment in the third quarter totalled EUR 66.8 (8.9) million. 

Committed investments at the end of the quarter amounted to EUR 10.6 (4.0)
million. 

Disposal of tangible non-current assets at sales value totalled EUR 15.1 (12.1)
million, of which EUR 14.9 (12.0) million was attributable to rental machinery
and equipment. 

The Group's nine-month cash flow from operating activities amounted to EUR
133.4 (64.4) million, whereof change in net working capital amounted to EUR
17.5 (-0.7) million. Cash flow from investing activities amounted to EUR -201.3
(-40.6) million due to increased investments in rental machinery and equipment,
as well as acquisitions. Cash flow from operating and investing activities
totalled EUR -67.9 (23.8) million. In the period January-September 2011,
dividends were paid in the amount of EUR 27.0 million and own shares were
repurchased in the amount of EUR 3.4 million. 

At the end of September, interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 283.0
(201.6) million. Net debt amounted to EUR 279.8 (197.2) million, and gearing
was 91.7% (64.1%). 

On 30 September 2011, Ramirent's unused committed back-up loan facilities
totalled EUR 82.9 (177.1) million. After the review period on 4 November 2011,
Ramirent Plc's syndicated credit facility agreement totalling EUR 240 million
was amended to mature fully in 2017, whereby Ramirent's committed loan
facilities amount to a total of EUR 390 million. 

Total assets amounted to EUR 799.0 (667.6) million at the end of the review
period, whereof property, plant and equipment amounted to EUR 477.1 (432.7)
million. The Group's equity totalled EUR 305.3 (307.5) million and the Group's
equity ratio was 38.2% (46.1%). 

Non-cancellable minimum future lease payments off-balance sheet totalled EUR
131.1 (141.8) million at the end of the period, whereof EUR 22.6 (39.6) million
arose from leased rental equipment and machinery. 



PERSONNEL AND OUTLET NETWORK

                       Employees       Employees         Outlets         Outlets
                    30 September    30 September    30 September    30 September
                            2011            2010            2011            2010
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Finland                      611             612              86              83
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Sweden                       622             540              80              74
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Norway                       523             500              44              42
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Denmark                      163             148              21              20
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Europe East                  440             381              56              45
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Europe Central               868             825             125             111
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Group                         22              19               -               -
 administration                                                                 
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Total                      3,249           3,025             412             375
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BUSINESS EXPANSIONS AND ACQUISITIONS

On 1 January 2011 the acquired assets of the light equipment and hoists
operations of Danish construction company E. Pihl&Søn A.S. were transferred to
Ramirent. 

On 1 February 2011, Ramirent signed an agreement to acquire the business assets
of the machinery rental company Jydsk Materiel Udlejning located in West
Jutland, Denmark. 

On 8 March 2011, Ramirent exercised its option to acquire the remaining 40%
stake in the Slovak-based company Ramirent spol. s.r.o (formerly OTS Bratislava
spol.sr.o.). 

On 1 April 2011, Ramirent acquired the assets of machinery and equipment rental
business of the Czech company Stavební Doprava a Mechanizace (SDM). 

On 4 May 2011, Ramirent acquired the machinery and equipment rental business of
the Czech construction machinery company RENT MB s.r.o. 

On 10 May 2011, Ramirent Finland Oy signed an agreement on the acquisition of
Finnish weather protection company Suomen Sääsuoja Oy. 

On 27 June 2011, Ramirent signed an agreement to acquire Rogaland Planbygg AS,
the leading provider of rental accommodation and office modules to the oil and
gas industry in Norway. The acquisition will contribute to the annual net sales
of Ramirent Norway by approximately EUR 22 million. The acquisition was in
effect from 1 July 2011 and the company was renamed Ramirent Module Systems AS
in the third quarter of 2011. 

On 30 June 2011, Ramirent signed an agreement to acquire Hyrman i Lund AB, one
of the leading machinery rental companies in Southern Sweden. With operations
in seven locations, the company has annual net sales of about EUR 15 million.
The acquisition was in effect from 1 August 2011. 



DEVELOPMENT BY OPERATING SEGMENT

Finland

Ramirent's January-September net sales in Finland increased by 10.4% to EUR
112.3 (101.7) million. EBIT increased to EUR 16.6 (10.9) million, representing
a margin of 14.8% (10.7%). Ramirent's third quarter net sales in Finland
increased by 21.2% to EUR 45.5 (37.5) million. The third quarter EBIT increased
to EUR 10.5 (7.1) million, representing a margin of 23.2% (18.8%). The main
growth drivers were continued good construction activity during the third
quarter and an increase in industrial activity. Profitability improved based on
higher fleet utilisation and improved price levels. 



Sweden

Ramirent's January-September net sales in Sweden increased by 28.4% to EUR
128.8 (100.3) million or by 19.8% at comparable exchange rates. EBIT increased
to EUR 21.3 (15.0) million, representing a margin of 16.5% (15.0%). Ramirent's
third quarter net sales in Sweden increased by 25.8% to EUR 45.4 (36.1) million
or by 22.1% at comparable exchange rates. Excluding the Hyrman acquisition net
sales grew 18.0% in the third quarter. The third quarter EBIT increased to EUR
8.2 (7.4) million, representing a margin of 18.0% (20.6%). Growth was driven by
continued strong demand in residential construction, civil engineering and the
public sector. Geographically activity was strongest in the central and
southern regions of the country, and in the capital city area. Profitability
improved based on higher capacity utilisation and healthier price levels. 



Norway

Ramirent's January-September net sales in Norway increased by 23.4% to EUR
102.8 (83.3) million or by 20.5% at comparable exchange rates. EBIT increased
to EUR 6.7 (2.2) million, representing a margin of 6.5% (2.7%). Ramirent's
third quarter net sales in Norway increased by 44.1% to EUR 39.7 (27.6) million
or by 40.8% at comparable exchange rates. Excluding the Rogaland Planbygg
(renamed Ramirent Module Systems AS) acquisition net sales grew 20.9% in the
third quarter. The third quarter EBIT increased to EUR 3.9 (1.7) million,
representing a margin of 9.9% (6.1%). The recovery in the residential
construction activity continued in the third quarter. The highest activity was
recorded in the larger Oslo area and western parts of Norway. Profitability
improved based on good fleet utilisation, improving price levels and strict
cost control. 



Denmark

Ramirent's January-September net sales in Denmark increased by 13.3% to EUR
29.6 (26.1) million. EBIT amounted to -0.7 (-1.5) million representing a margin
of -2.3% (-5.6%). Ramirent's third quarter net sales in Denmark increased by
26.0% to EUR 11.3 (9.0) million. The third quarter EBIT increased to EUR 0.9
(-0.2) million, representing a margin of 7.5% (-1.9%). Growth was driven by
higher construction activity and improved fleet utilisation. Profitability was
still burdened by low price levels. Cost control measures continue to improve
profitability. 



Europe East (Russia, the Baltic States and Ukraine)

Ramirent's January-September net sales in Europe East increased by 34.9% to EUR
39.6 (29.3) million or by 36.6% at comparable exchange rates. EBIT increased to
3.5 (-4.7) million, representing a margin of 8.9% (-15.9%). Ramirent's third
quarter net sales in Europe East increased by 39.2% to EUR 17.2 (12.3) million
or by 48.6% at comparable exchange rates. The third quarter EBIT increased to
EUR 4.2 (-0.7) million, representing a margin of 24.6% (-5.7%). Net sales grew
in all Europe East countries in the third quarter. Growth was driven mainly by
infrastructure construction in Russia and energy-related investments in the
Baltic States and Ukraine. Profitability continued to improve based on higher
business volumes and improved price levels. 



Europe Central (Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia)

Ramirent's January-September net sales in Europe Central increased by 15.2% to
EUR 54.9 (47.7) million or by 15.1% at comparable exchange rates. EBIT amounted
to 3.4 (-0.1) million, representing a margin of 6.2% (-0.3%). Ramirent's third
quarter net sales in Europe Central increased by 9.4% to EUR 21.6 (19.7)
million or by 11.7% at comparable exchange rates. The third quarter EBIT
increased to EUR 3.5 (2.2) million, representing a margin of 16.3% (11.2%).
Growth was driven by continued good construction and industrial activity in
Poland, which generated a healthy profit improvement. Profitability was
burdened by low price levels and business volumes especially in the Czech
Republic and Slovakia. 



SHARE CAPITAL AND TRADING IN THE SHARES

At the end of the review period, Ramirent Plc's share capital was EUR 25.0
million, and the total number of Ramirent shares outstanding was 108,697,328. 

Ramirent Plc's market capitalisation at the end of September 2011 was EUR 504.4
(816.3) million. Share price closed at EUR 4.64 (7.51). The highest quote for
the period was EUR 12.37 (8.75), and the lowest was EUR 4.12 (6.17). The volume
weighted average trading price was EUR 8.35 (7.47). 

The value of share turnover during the review period was EUR 287.0 (260.8)
million. In total 34,066,422 (35,048,571) shares were traded representing 31.3%
(32.2%) of Ramirent's total number of shares outstanding. 

According to the nominee registers, as per 30 September 2011, 15.5% of the
shares outstanding were held by non-Finnish shareholders. Other non-Finnish
ownership at the end of the period totalled 34.9%. Thus, a total of 50.4% of
Ramirent's shares outstanding were held by international investors. 



RAMIRENT'S OWN SHARES

At the end of September 2011, the Group held 680,192 of the company's own
shares, representing 0.6% of the total number of Ramirent's shares outstanding. 



RAMIRENT CAPITAL MARKETS DAY 1 SEPTEMBER 2011

Ramirent Plc held a Capital Markets Day for equity analysts and institutional
investors on 1 September 2011 in Vantaa, Finland. The presentations focused on
Ramirent's group strategy, fleet management and group sourcing agendas followed
by segment presentations on the prospects on our different markets and a
financial review. 

The speakers were CEO Magnus Rosén, CFO Jonas Söderkvist, Segment SVPs Kari
Aulasmaa (Finland and Europe East), Peter Dahlsten (Sweden), Bjørn Larsen
(Norway), Erik Høi (Denmark), Tomasz Walawender (Europe Central), Fleet
Director Mikael Kämpe and Sourcing Director Dino Leistenschneider as well as
Franciska Janzon, Director, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations. 

At the end of the day, a visit was organised to Ramirent's “city” outlet
featuring a renewed concept catering in particular for home renovation and
private customers' needs. The Capital Markets Day presentations and a video of
the outlet visit are available on the Ramirent Group website at
www.ramirent.com. 



STRATEGY AND FINANCIAL TARGETS

The aim of the Ramirent Group's strategy is to generate a healthy return to
shareholders while maintaining financial stability. Ramirent's strategy is
focused on three major objectives: 

  1. Sustainable top-line growth through strengthening the customer offering,
     widening the customer portfolio and, growing through outsourcing deals and
     selected acquisitions;
  2. Operational excellence through developing a one-company structure, “the
     Ramirent platform”; and
  3. Reducing the risk level through a balanced business portfolio and risk
     management practices.



The Group's long-term financial targets over a business cycle are:

  1. earnings per share growth of at least 15% p.a.; 
  2. a return on invested capital of at least 18% p.a.; 
  3. a gearing target of less than 120% at the end of each fiscal year; and
  4. Ramirent's dividend policy is to distribute at least 40% of annual earnings
     per share to shareholders as dividends.



ESSENTIAL RISKS AFFECTING RAMIRENT'S OPERATIONS

Ramirent is subject to various business risks. Certain risk factors are deemed
to be of material importance to the future development of Ramirent. Risks are
evaluated in relation to achievement of the Company's financial and strategic
targets. Overall, Ramirent expects that its risk exposure is high due to the
turmoil in the financial markets and the economic cycle of the construction
markets. The main risks affecting Ramirent's business operations, its
profitability and financial position are those related to the economic cycles
of the construction industry and increased competition in the rental sector in
its operating countries. 

The financial turmoil may lead to an increased cautiousness among customers
when it comes to deciding on investments and new projects. Credit tightening
may limit the accessibility to credits which may negatively affect customers,
suppliers as well as the Ramirent Group. Ramirent is closely monitoring the
market development and has implemented stricter risk management routines;
updated contingency plans to control capital expenditures and costs, and
amended its syndicated credit facility agreement to mature fully in 2017. The
main risks are described more in detail in the annual report 2010. 



CHANGES IN GROUP STRUCTURE

The merger of Suomen Sääsuoja Oy, a 100 % subsidiary of Ramirent Finland Oy was
completed in September 2011. The aim of the merger is to streamline the
operating structure in Finland. 



EVENTS AFTER THE END OF THE QUARTER

Kari Aulasmaa resigns from Ramirent

On 14 October 2011, Kari Aulasmaa, Senior Vice President, Finland and Europe
East in the Ramirent Group, informed the Company that he has decided to leave
Ramirent for a leading position in another industry. The search for a successor
commenced immediately. Mr. Aulasmaa will remain in his present position until
April 2012, or until a replacement is in place. 

Ramirent Plc has amended senior credit facility to mature in 2017

On 4 November 2011, Ramirent Plc's syndicated credit facility agreement
totalling EUR 240 million was amended to mature fully in 2017. The syndicate
lenders include Nordea Bank Finland Plc, Danske Bank and Varma Mutual Pension
Insurance Company. Ramirent's committed loan facilities amount to a total of
EUR 390 million. 



CONSTRUCTION VOLUME FORECASTS

According to the forecast published by VTT Expert Service Oy in May 2011,
construction is expected to grow by 4% and rental of construction machinery and
equipment by 10% in 2011 in Finland. 

According to the forecast published by the Swedish Construction Federation in
October 2011, construction is expected to grow by 9% in 2011 in Sweden. 

According to the forecast published by Euroconstruct in June 2011, construction
is expected to grow by 6% in 2011 in Norway and by 3% in 2011 in Denmark. In
Europe East countries, construction is expected to increase in 2011 by 10% in
Estonia, by 4% in Latvia, by 5% in Lithuania and by 3-7% in Russia. In Europe
Central countries, Euroconstruct forecasts construction to grow by 13% in 2011
in Poland, but to decrease by 3% in Hungary, by 2% in Slovakia and by 1% in the
Czech Republic. 



MARKET OUTLOOK 2011

Overall, the new residential construction, infrastructure and renovation
construction markets are expected to develop favourably, especially in the
Nordic countries until the end of 2011, while demand for commercial
construction remains weak. Also, the improved balance between supply and demand
indicates a healthier price level in our markets. 

However, due to the current financial turmoil the market risks have increased.
Ramirent maintains a cautious stance since uncertainties in the macroeconomic
development persist. 



RAMIRENT OUTLOOK 2011

Ramirent reiterates its outlook for 2011. As a result of increased construction
activity and improving price levels, net sales are expected to increase in
2011, and the result before taxes is expected to improve compared to 2010. 



FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements in this report, which are not historical facts, including,
without limitation, those regarding expectations for general economic
development and market situation; regarding customer industry profitability and
investment willingness; regarding Company growth, development and
profitability; regarding cost savings; regarding fluctuations in exchange rates
and interest levels; regarding the success of pending and future acquisitions
and restructurings; and statements preceded by "believes,""expects,""anticipates,""foresees" or similar expressions are forward-looking
statements. 

These statements are based on current expectations and currently known facts.
Therefore, they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results
to differ materially from results currently expected by the Company. 



TABLES

This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 Interim
Financial Reporting, as adopted by the EU and in conformity with the accounting
principles published in the 2010 financial statements. 

Ramirent has adopted the following new or amended IFRS standards and IFRIC
interpretations as of 1 January 2011: 



- IAS 32 (Amendment) - Financial Instruments: Classification of rights issues

- IAS 24 (revised) - Related Party Disclosures

- IFRIC 19 - Extinguishing Financial Liabilities with Equity Instruments

- IFRIC 14 (Amendments) - Prepayments of a Minimum Funding Requirement

- Annual improvements to IFRS.



The abovementioned changes do not have any material impact on Ramirent's
financial reporting. 

Consolidated financial statements have been presented in thousand euros unless
otherwise stated. Due to rounding individual figures may differ from the
totals. 



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME                                  
(EUR 1,000)                      7-9/11     7-9/10    1-9/11    1-9/10   1-12/10
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Net sales                       179 211    140 898   463 089   381 172   531 284
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Other operating income              317        248       986     1 160     1 616
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Materials and services          -55 093    -44 756  -146 537  -126 074  -177 118
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Employee benefit expenses       -41 028    -31 956  -114 257   -98 044  -136 214
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Depreciation and amortisation   -28 078    -25 682   -78 165   -72 091   -97 716
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Other operating expenses        -24 816    -22 129   -76 477   -67 644   -92 122
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EBIT                             30 511     16 623    48 639    18 479    29 731
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Financial income                  4 869        247     8 975     9 965    13 780
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Financial expenses               -9 728     -4 856   -19 603   -16 352   -22 658
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EBT                              25 653     12 015    38 011    12 093    20 853
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Income taxes                     -6 951     -3 480   -10 339    -4 577    -6 212
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NET RESULT FOR THE PERIOD        18 702      8 535    27 672     7 515    14 640
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Other comprehensive income:                                                     
Translation differences          -7 551      4 594    -8 792    13 981    16 913
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Cash flow hedges                 -3 246        104    -2 546    -3 013    -2 097
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Portion of cash flow hedges         157        155       472     1 965     2 121
 transferred to profit or loss                                                  
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Income tax on other                 845       -344       670        -4      -239
 comprehensive income                                                           
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME FOR   -9 795      4 510   -10 195    12 930    16 698
 THE PERIOD, NET OF TAX                                                         
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TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE               8 907     13 044    17 477    20 445    31 339
 INCOME/EXPENSE FOR THE PERIOD                                                  
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Net result for the period attributable                                          
 to:                                                                            
Owners of the parent company     18 702      8 535    27 672     7 515    14 640
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Non-controlling interest              -          -         -         -         -
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TOTAL                            18 702      8 535    27 672     7 515    14 640
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Total comprehensive income for the period attributable to:                      
Owners of the parent company      8 907  13 044       17 477    20 445    31 339
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Non controlling interest              -       -            -         -         -
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TOTAL                             8 907  13 044       17 477    20 445    31 339
Earnings per share (EPS),          0.17    0.08         0.26      0.07      0.13
 basic and diluted, EUR                                                         



CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET                                      
ASSETS                                                          
(EUR 1,000)                     30.9.2011  30.9.2010  31.12.2010
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS                                              
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Property, plant and equipment     477 071    432 749     427 248
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Goodwill                          122 058     93 154      93 211
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Other intangible assets            33 931     10 345      10 348
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Available-for-sale investments      1 309        603         422
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Deferred tax assets                18 285     10 473      13 325
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS, TOTAL         652 653    547 323     544 555
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CURRENT ASSETS                                                  
Inventories                        17 233     14 259      15 856
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Trade and other receivables       124 188     98 667      96 616
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Current tax assets                  1 706      2 920       2 902
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Cash and cash equivalents           3 184      4 449       1 352
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CURRENT ASSETS, TOTAL             146 310    120 296     116 727
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TOTAL ASSETS                      798 963    667 619     661 282
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EQUITY AND LIABILITIES                                                
(EUR 1,000)                           30.9.2011  30.9.2010  31.12.2010
EQUITY                                                                
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Share capital                            25 000     25 000      25 000
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Revaluation fund                         -3 877     -3 309      -2 472
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Invested unrestricted equity fund       113 329    113 329     113 329
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Retained earnings                       170 807    172 529     181 783
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PARENT COMPANY SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY     305 259    307 549     317 640
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Non-controlling interests                     -          -           -
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EQUITY, TOTAL                           305 259    307 549     317 640
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES                                               
Deferred tax liabilities                 71 436     56 508      60 413
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Pension obligations                       8 546      6 456       6 866
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Provisions                                1 783      2 510       2 347
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Interest-bearing liabilities            211 597    160 296     137 384
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Other long-term liabilities              14 181      2 200       2 200
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NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES, TOTAL          307 544    227 970     209 209
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CURRENT LIABILITIES                                                   
Trade payables and other liabilities    106 795     86 205      89 480
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Provisions                                  808      1 890       1 762
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Current tax liabilities                   7 136      2 690       2 658
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Interest-bearing liabilities             71 422     41 314      40 533
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CURRENT LIABILITIES, TOTAL              186 161    132 100     134 433
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LIABILITIES, TOTAL                      493 704    360 070     343 642
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TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES            798 963    667 619     661 282
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY                                     
A = Share capital                                1) Equity 1.1.2010             
B = Revaluation fund                             2) Share based payments        
C = Invested unrestricted equity fund            3) Total comprehensive income  
                                                  for the period                
D = Translation differences                      4) Equity 30.9.2010            
E = Retained earnings                            5) Purchase of treasury shares 
F = Entries on non-current assets held for sale  6) Dividend distribution       
G = Total equity                                 7) Equity 31.12.2010           
                                                 8) Equity 30.9.2011            





(EUR 1,000)       A       B        C        D        E    F        G
         1)  25 000  -2 319  113 329  -17 504  187 064   62  305 632
         2)       -       -        -        -     -210    -     -210
         5)       -       -        -        -   -2 013    -   -2 013
         6)       -       -        -        -  -16 305    -  -16 305
         3)       -    -989        -   13 981    7 515  -62   20 445
         4)  25 000  -3 309  113 329   -3 523  176 052    -  307 549
         2)       -       -        -        -      122    -      122
         5)       -       -        -        -     -926    -     -926
         3)       -     837        -    2 932    7 125    -   10 894
         7)  25 000  -2 472  113 329     -590  182 374    -  317 640
         2)       -       -        -        -      526    -      526
         5)       -       -        -        -   -3 378    -   -3 378
         6)       -       -        -        -  -27 004    -  -27 004
         3)       -  -1 405        -   -8 792   27 672    -   17 476
            --------------------------------------------------------
         8)  25 000  -3 877  113 329   -9 382  180 189    -  305 259





CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED CASH FLOW STATEMENT                                      
(MEUR)                                    7-9/11  7-9/10  1-9/11  1-9/10  1-12/1
                                                                               0
Cash flow from operating activities         82.4    24.8   133.4    64.4   104.2
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Cash flow from investing activities       -119.1   -10.3  -201.3   -40.6   -56.2
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Cash flow from financing activities                                             
Borrowings / repayment of short-term       -10.5    -8.0    38.1     4.8     0.6
 debt                                                                           
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Borrowings / repayment of long-term debt    48.4    -2.4    62.0    -7.6   -29.8
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Purchase of treasury shares                    -    -2.0    -3.4    -2.0    -2.9
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Dividends paid                                 -       -   -27.0   -16.3   -16.3
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Cash flow from financing activities         37.9   -12.4    69.7   -21.1   -48.5
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents      1.2     2.0     1.8     2.6    -0.5
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Cash and cash equivalents at the             2.0     2.4     1.4     1.8     1.8
 beginning of the period                                                        
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Translation difference on cash and cash      0.1       -     0.1       -     0.1
 equivalents                                                                    
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents      1.1     2.0     1.7     2.6    -0.5
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of      3.2     4.4     3.2     4.4     1.4
 the period                                                                     
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KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES                                             
                                           1-9/11  1-9/10  1-12/10
Interest-bearing debt, (MEUR)               283.0   201.6    177.9
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Net debt, (MEUR)                            279.8   197.2    176.6
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Invested capital (MEUR), end of period      588.3   509.2    495.6
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Return on invested capital (ROI), % 1)      13.2%    5.4%     8.6%
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Gearing, %                                  91.7%   64.1%    55.6%
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Equity ratio, %                             38.2%   46.1%    48.0%
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Personnel, average                          3 110   3 043    3 043
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Personnel, end of period                    3 249   3 025    3 048
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Gross capital expenditure (MEUR)            196.3    43.9     62.0
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Gross capital expenditure, % of net sales  42.4.%   11.5%    11.7%
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1) The figures are calculated on a rolling twelve month basis.    





SHARE RELATED KEY FIGURES                                                       
                                                1-9/11       1-9/10      1-12/10
Earnings per share (EPS) weighted                 0.26         0.07         0.13
 average, basic and diluted, EUR                                                
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Equity per share, end of period, basic            2.83         2.83         2.93
 and diluted, EUR                                                               
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Number of outstanding shares (weighted     108 080 297  108 697 328  108 575 291
 average),  basic and diluted                                                   
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Number of outstanding shares (end of       108 017 136  108 697 328  108 304 136
 period), basic and diluted                                                     
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NOTES TO THE INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS                                       
SEGMENT INFORMATION                                                             
Segment information is presented according to the IFRS standards. Items below   
 EBIT - financial items and taxes - are not allocated to the segments.          
Net sales                                                                       
(MEUR)                                   7-9/11  7-9/10  1-9/11  1-9/10  1-12/10
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Finland                                                                         
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- Net sales (external)                     44.6    37.2   109.4   100.4    135.2
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- Inter-segment sales                       0.9     0.3     2.9     1.3      1.8
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Sweden                                                                          
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- Net sales (external)                     45.3    36.0   128.4    99.8    144.5
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- Inter-segment sales                       0.1       -     0.4     0.5      0.7
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Norway                                                                          
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- Net sales (external)                     39.5    27.5   102.3    82.9    113.7
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- Inter-segment sales                       0.2     0.1     0.4     0.4      0.7
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Denmark                                                                         
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- Net sales (external)                     11.3     8.7    29.2    24.2     32.9
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- Inter-segment sales                         -     0.2     0.4     1.9      2.7
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Europe East                                                                     
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- Net sales (external)                     17.1    11.9    39.4    27.2     39.5
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- Inter-segment sales                       0.1     0.4     0.2     2.2      3.2
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Europe Central                                                                  
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- Net sales (external)                     21.4    19.5    54.4    46.7     65.4
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- Inter-segment sales                       0.1     0.2     0.5     1.0      1.2
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Elimination of sales between segments      -1.4    -1.2    -4.8    -7.2    -10.2
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Net sales, total                          179.2   140.9   463.1   381.2    531.3
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Other operating income                      0.3     0.2     1.0     1.2      1.6
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EBIT                                                                            
(MEUR)                                   7-9/11  7-9/10  1-9/11  1-9/10  1-12/10
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Finland                                    10.5     7.1    16.6    10.9     13.7
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% of net sales                            23.2%   18.8%   14.8%   10.7%    10.0%
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Sweden                                      8.2     7.4    21.3    15.0     23.3
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% of net sales                            18.0%   20.6%   16.5%   15.0%    16.1%
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Norway                                      3.9     1.7     6.7     2.2      2.3
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% of net sales                             9.9%    6.1%    6.5%    2.7%     2.0%
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Denmark                                     0.9    -0.2    -0.7    -1.5     -2.2
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% of net sales                             7.5%   -1.9%   -2.3%   -5.6%    -6.2%
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Europe East                                 4.2    -0.7     3.5    -4.7     -3.5
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% of net sales                            24.6%   -5.7%    8.9%  -15.9%    -8.3%
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Europe Central                              3.5     2.2     3.4    -0.1      0.8
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% of net sales                            16.3%   11.2%    6.2%   -0.3%     1.2%
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Net items not allocated to operating       -0.7    -0.9    -2.2    -3.4     -4.7
 segments                                                                       
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Group EBIT                                 30.5    16.6    48.6    18.5     29.7
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% of net sales                            17.0%   11.8%   10.5%    4.8%     5.6%
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Depreciation and amortisation                                              
(MEUR)                              7-9/11  7-9/10  1-9/11  1-9/10  1-12/10
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Finland                                5.5     5.1    16.3    14.9     20.0
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Sweden                                 6.4     5.3    17.6    14.4     20.7
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Norway                                 6.8     4.6    16.3    13.7     18.3
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Denmark                                1.7     1.7     5.2     5.1      6.9
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Europe East                            3.5     4.9    10.2    11.9     15.2
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Europe Central                         4.2     4.3    12.8    12.3     17.0
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Unallocated items and eliminations    -0.1    -0.1    -0.2    -0.3     -0.3
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Total                                 28.1    25.7    78.2    72.1     97.7
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Reconciliation of Group EBIT to result before taxes (EBT)         
(MEUR)                     7-9/11  7-9/10  1-9/11  1-9/10  1-12/10
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Group operating profit       30.5    16.6    48.6    18.5     29.7
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Unallocated items:                                                
Financial income              4.9     0.2     9.0    10.0     13.8
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Financial expenses           -9.7    -4.9   -19.6   -16.4    -22.7
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Result before taxes (EBT)    25.7    12.0    38.0    12.1     20.9
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Capital expenditure                                                        
(MEUR)                              7-9/11  7-9/10  1-9/11  1-9/10  1-12/10
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Finland                               11.2     1.0    29.1    12.6     17.2
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Sweden                                35.4     5.8    60.8    21.1     30.3
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Norway                                70.5     1.5    82.5     8.3     11.5
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Denmark                                0.3     0.3     5.5     0.8      1.4
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Europe East                            2.8     1.0     9.8     3.1      4.3
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Europe Central                         1.7     2.0    12.0     5.4      7.4
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Unallocated items and eliminations    -1.9    -1.8    -3.4    -7.3    -10.2
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Total                                119.9     9.7   196.3    43.9     62.0
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Assets allocated to segments                                        
(MEUR)                              30.9.2011  30.9.2010  31.12.2010
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Finland                                 142.3      131.0       124.6
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Sweden                                  204.2      151.7       155.4
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Norway                                  212.6      138.4       141.8
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Denmark                                  45.7       44.2        42.4
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Europe East                              89.7       92.8        91.5
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Europe Central                          108.7      118.2       114.2
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Unallocated items and eliminations       -4.4       -8.8        -8.6
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Total                                   799.0      667.6       661.3
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    CHANGES IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS                                             
    (EUR 1 000)                               30.9.2011  30.9.2010  31.12.2010
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    OPENING BALANCE                             531 229    549 173     549 173
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    Depreciation and amortisation               -78 165    -70 297     -97 716
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    Additions:                                                                
             Machinery&Equipment    134 752     35 263      52 668
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             Other Additions                     61 587      8 643      10 633
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    Disposals (sales)                            -6 455     -5 676      -8 224
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    Other*                                       -8 579     19 746      24 695
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    CLOSING BALANCE                             634 369    536 851     531 229
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* Other includes translation differences, reclassifications                   
and changes in estimated consideration for acquisitions  





CONTINGENT LIABILITIES                                                          
(MEUR)                                          30.9.2011  30.9.2010  31.12.2010
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Suretyships                                           3.5        3.1         3.2
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Committed investments                                10.6        4.0         0.5
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Non-cancellable minimum future operating lease      131.1      141.8       143.4
 payments                                                                       
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Non-cancellable minimum future finance lease          2.7        0.4         0.3
 payments                                                                       
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Finance lease debt in the balance sheet              -2.7       -0.4        -0.3
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Non-cancellable minimum future lease payments       131.1      141.8       143.4
 off-balance sheet                                                              
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Obligations arising from derivative instruments                                 
Interest rate derivatives                                                       
Nominal value of underlying object                  186.6      142.9       143.2
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Fair value of the derivative instruments             -4.8       -3.0        -2.4
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Foreign currency derivatives                                                    
Nominal value of underlying object                   37.6       48.6        40.4
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Fair value of the derivative instruments              0.1        0.3         0.1
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DEFINITION OF KEY FINANCIAL FIGURES                                             
Return on equity (ROE), %:            (Net result x 100) / (Total equity,       
                                       average over the financial year)         
Return on invested capital (ROI), %:  ((Result before taxes + interest and other
                                       financial expenses) x 100) / (Total      
                                       assets - non-interest bearing debt,      
                                       average over the financial year)         
Equity ratio, %:                      ((Total equity + non-controlling interest)
                                       x 100) / (Total assets - advances        
                                       received)                                
Earnings per share (EPS), EUR:        (Net result +/- non-controlling interest's
                                       share of net result) / (Average number of
                                       shares, adjusted for share issues, during
                                       the financial year)                      
Shareholders' equity per share, EUR:  (Equity belonging to the parent company's 
                                       shareholders) / (Number of shares,       
                                       adjusted for share issues, on balance    
                                       sheet date)                              
Payout ratio, %:                      (Dividend per share x 100) / (Earnings per
                                       share)                                   
Net debt:                             Interest-bearing debt - cash and bank     
                                       receivables, and financial securities    
Gearing:                              (Net debt x 100) / Total equity           
Dividend per share:                   Dividend paid / Number of shares on the   
                                       registration date for dividend           
                                       distribution                             





EXCHANGE RATES APPLIED                                                         
           Average   Average    Average      Closing          Closing   Closing
             rates     rates      rates        rates            rates     rates
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Currency  1-9/2011  1-9/2010  1-12/2010    30.9.2011  30.9.2010      31.12.2010
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DKK         7.4543    7.4447     7.4472       7.4417           7.4519    7.4535
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EUR/EEK     1.0000   15.6466    15.6466       1.0000          15.6466   15.6466
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HUF       271.2878  275.2378   275.3567     292.5500         275.7500  277.9500
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LTL         3.4528    3.4528     3.4528       3.4528           3.4528    3.4528
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LVL         0.7077    0.7084     0.7087       0.7093           0.7094    0.7094
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NOK         7.8041    7.9903     8.0060       7.8880           7.9680    7.8000
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PLN         4.0181    4.0046     3.9950       4.4050           3.9847    3.9750
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RUB        40.4803   39.7905    40.2780      43.3500          41.6923   40.8200
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SEK         9.0067    9.6568     9.5469       9.2580           9.1421    8.9655
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UAH        11.2203   10.5328    10.6024      10.8065          10.3532   10.5775
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CZK        24.3612   25.4654    25.2939      24.7540          24.6000   25.0610
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QUARTERLY SEGMENT INFORMATION                                                   
Net sales                                                                       
                                                Full                            
                             Q3     Q2     Q1   year     Q4     Q3     Q2     Q1
(MEUR)                     2011   2011   2011   2010   2010   2010   2010   2010
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Finland                    45.5   36.5   30.2  136.9   35.2   37.5   36.1   28.1
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Sweden                     45.4   42.1   41.3  145.2   44.9   36.1   34.9   29.4
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Norway                     39.7   30.5   32.6  114.4   31.1   27.6   27.4   28.4
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Denmark                    11.3    9.9    8.4   35.6    9.5    9.0    9.0    8.1
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Europe East                17.2   13.0    9.4   42.7   13.4   12.3    9.5    7.5
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Europe Central             21.6   19.0   14.4   66.6   18.9   19.7   15.9   12.1
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Elimination of sales       -1.4   -1.5   -1.9  -10.2   -3.0   -1.2   -4.0   -2.0
 between segments                                                               
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Net sales, total          179.2  149.5  134.4  531.3  150.1  140.9  128.7  111.5
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EBIT                                                                            
                                             Full                               
                         Q3     Q2      Q1   year     Q4      Q3      Q2      Q1
(MEUR and % of net     2011   2011    2011   2010   2010    2010    2010    2010
 sales)                                                                         
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Finland                10.5    4.7     1.3   13.7    2.9     7.1     4.0    -0.2
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% of net sales        23,2%  12.9%    4.4%  10.0%   8.1%   18.8%   11.1%   -0.8%
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Sweden                  8.2    7.0     6.1   23.3    8.3     7.4     5.0     2.6
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% of net sales        18.0%  16.5%   14.9%  16.1%  18.5%   20.6%   14.4%    8.8%
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Norway                  3.9    2.4     0.4    2.3    0.1     1.7     1.0    -0.4
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% of net sales         9.9%   7.9%    1.2%   2.0%   0.3%    6.1%    3.7%   -1.6%
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Denmark                 0.9   -0.3    -1.3   -2.2   -0.7    -0.2    -0.7    -0.6
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% of net sales         7.5%  -2.9%  -15.0%  -6.2%  -7.8%   -1.9%   -7.4%   -7.8%
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Europe East             4.2    1.0    -1.7   -3.5    1.1    -0.7    -1.6    -2.4
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% of net sales        24.6%   7.5%  -17.7%  -8.3%   8.5%   -5.7%  -16.5%  -32.2%
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Europe Central          3.5    1.1    -1.2    0.8    1.0     2.2     0.3    -2.6
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% of net sales        16.3%   5.7%   -8.2%   1.2%   5.1%   11.2%    1.9%  -21.8%
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Costs not allocated    -0.7   -0.4    -1.1   -4.7   -1.4    -0.9    -0.7    -1.8
 to segments                                                                    
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Group EBIT             30.5   15.4     2.7   29.7   11.3    16.6     7.4    -5.6
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% of net sales        17.0%  10.3%    2.0%   5.6%   7.5%  11.8 %    5.8%  -5.0 %
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ANALYST AND PRESS BRIEFING

A briefing for investment analysts and the press will be arranged on Wednesday
9 November 2011 at 11.00 a.m. Finnish time at Palace Gourmet, cabinet
Konferenssisali (visiting address: Eteläranta 10, 10th fl., Helsinki). 



WEBCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL

You can participate in the analyst briefing on Wednesday 9 November 2011 at
11.00 a.m. Finnish time through a live webcast at www.ramirent.com and
conference call. Dial-in number: +44 (0)20 7162 0125 and conference ID
code906678. A recording of the webcast will be available at www.ramirent.com
later the same day. 



FINANCIAL CALENDAR 2012

Ramirent observes a silent period during the three-week period prior to the
publication of annual and interim financial results. Times are given in Finnish
time (EET). 



Financial Bulletin 2011                                16.2.2012 at 9.00 am

Annual General Meeting                              28.3.2012

Interim Report January- March                     10.5.2012 at 9.00 am

Interim Report January- June                       9.8.2012 at 9.00 am

Interim Report January- September              2.11.2012 at 9.00 am



The financial information in this stock exchange release has not been audited.



Vantaa, 9 November 2011



RAMIRENT PLC

Board of Directors



FURTHER INFORMATION:

CEO Magnus Rosén tel.+358 20750 2845, magnus.rosen(a)ramirent.com

CFO Jonas Söderkvist tel.+358 20750 3248, jonas.soderkvist(a)ramirent.com

IR Franciska Janzon tel.+358 20750 2859, franciska.janzon(a)ramirent.com



DISTRIBUTION:

NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.

Main news media

www.ramirent.com



Ramirent is a leading equipment rental group delivering Dynamic Rental
Solutions™ that simplify business. We serve a broad range of customers,
including construction and process industries, shipyards, the public sector and
households. In 2010, Group sales totalled EUR 531 million. The Group has 3,200
employees at some 410 locations in 13 countries in Northern, Central and
Eastern Europe. Ramirent is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.