2010-12-15 15:35:56 CET

2010-12-15 15:36:13 CET


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Huhtamäki Oyj - Company Announcement

Increase in Huhtamaki's 2010 results outlook


HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 15.12.2010 AT 16:35

Based on the Group's performance in the final quarter of 2010, EBIT from
continuing operations for the full year 2010 is expected to be MEUR 130 - 135.
Additionally, as a result of low financial items and income taxes, the earnings
per share (EPS) including discontinued operations for the full year 2010 is
expected to be approximately EUR 0.95. According to the earlier published
outlook for 2010, the full year 2010 EPS was expected to be higher than in 2009
before non-recurring charges (EUR 0.74).

The results 2010 will be published on February 11, 2011.

For further information, please contact:
Timo Salonen, CFO, tel. +358 10 686 7863


HUHTAMÄKI OYJ
Group Communications

About Huhtamaki
Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging
with 2009 net sales totaling EUR 2 billion. Foodservice and consumer goods
markets are served by approximately 13,000 people in 54 manufacturing units and
several sales offices in 33 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 atwww.huhtamaki.com.


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