2011-09-01 08:00:00 CEST

2011-09-01 08:01:06 CEST


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Huhtamäki Oyj - Company Announcement

Huhtamäki Oyj completed the acquisition of the films manufacturer in Brazil


HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 1.9.2011 AT 09:00

Huhtamaki has completed the acquisition of the Brazilian hygienic films
manufacturer Prisma Pack Indústria de Filmes Técnicos e Embalagens Ltda. With
the acquisition Huhtamaki gains a strong position in hygienic films in the fast
growing Brazilian market and improves its ability to serve its global Films
customers in South America. Prisma Pack is located in the Bahia region in
Northeastern Brazil and employs approximately 200 people. The company's 2010 net
sales were approximately EUR 40 million.

For further information, please contact:

Timo Salonen, CFO, tel. +358 10 686 7880



HUHTAMÄKI OYJ

Group Communications

Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging
with 2010 net sales totaling EUR 2 billion. Foodservice and consumer goods
markets are served by approximately 12,000 people in 55 manufacturing units and
several sales offices in 31 countries. The parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, has
its head office in Espoo, Finland and its share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd. Additional information is available at www.huhtamaki.com.


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