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Restamax Plc: SAMI ASIKAINEN TO BECOME MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RESTAMAX SUBSIDIARY SMILE HENKILÖSTÖPALVELUT LTD

Restamax Plc

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 19 August 2014, 10:00 am

SAMI ASIKAINEN TO BECOME MANAGING DIRECTOR OF RESTAMAX SUBSIDIARY SMILE
HENKILÖSTÖPALVELUT LTD

Sami Asikainen has been invited to assume the position of Managing Director at
Restamax Plc subsidiary Smile Henkilöstöpalvelut Ltd and to become a shareholder
in the company, as of 1 October 2014.

Asikainen will leave his duties as Managing Director of Wulff Ltd to assume his
new position. He has previously served as Sales Director for Hartwall Ltd, for
example."The goal of Smile Henkilöstöpalvelut Ltd is to grow and develop its operations
as an independent company within the Restamax Group. The company is seeking
growth by expanding the range of services offered to current customers,
exploring new business areas and through corporate acquisitions. The selecting
of Mr Asikainen for the job strongly supports the growth strategy of our group,"
says Timo Laine,Chairman of the Board of Directors at Restamax."I am very excited to be able to develop the company's operations in cooperation
with customers and staff. The outlook of the labour hire field is promising, and
there is always demand for competent and motivated labour. Mutual flexibility in
a work relationship benefits the employer and employee alike. Labour hiring
meets the changing employment needs of young people, in particular," Asikainen
says.

Sami Asikainen has been a member of Restamax Plc's Board of Directors since
2013.

Additional information:

Timo Laine, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Restamax Plc, tel.
+358 400 626 064

Distribution:

NASDAQ OMX Helsinki
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www.restamax.fi

Restamax Plc is a Finnish restaurant business group established in 1996 that
also offers labour hire services. The company, which listed at NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Oy in 2013 and became the first Finnish listed restaurant company, has
continued to grow steadily throughout its history. The Group's companies include
over 80 restaurants and nightclubs all over Finland. Well-known restaurant
concepts of the Group include Gringos Locos, Bodega Salud, Viihdemaailma Ilona,
Classic American Diner, Daddy's Diner, Stefan's Steakhouse and Wayne's Coffee
Finland. Restamax Plc employs approximately 900 people, the Group's pro forma
turnover in 2013 was MEUR 87.0 and EBITDA MEUR 13.3.

Restamax company website: www.restamax.fi, Restamax consumer website:
www.ravintola.fi

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