Huhtamäki Oyj - Company Announcement

Huhtamäki Oyj completed the acquisition of Josco, a major foodservice packaging supplier in Asia

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 2.4.2012 AT 14:00

Huhtamaki has completed the acquisition of Josco (Holdings) Limited ("Josco").
With the acquisition Huhtamaki continued to implement its strategy of quality
growth and significantly strengthens its position as a global provider of high
quality foodservice packaging products. Josco's net sales in 2011 were
approximately EUR 70 million and it employs approximately 1,350 people in China
and Hong Kong. The acquired business will be consolidated into the Foodservice
Europe-Asia-Oceania segment as of April 1, 2012.

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 2011 net sales totaling EUR 2 billion. Foodservice and consumer goods
markets are served by approximately 14,000 people in 61 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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