Finnlines - Company Announcement

FINNLINES' FIRST QUARTER RESULT WILL BE NEGATIVE

Finnlines Plc     Stock Exchange Release  		9 April, 2009



FINNLINES' FIRST QUARTER RESULT WILL BE NEGATIVE

In the Financial Statement Bulletin published in February, Finnlines stated
that  the overall economic development in Europe and in the whole world casts
uncertainty over the business environment. The sharp drop in cargo volumes,
which started during the last quarter of 2008, has continued in all lines and
in port operations. 

Finnlines' earnings before taxes for the first quarter 2009 will be EUR 25 - 30
million negative. 

Finnlines has started a number of actions to respond to the difficult market
conditions. The actions include adjustment of the capacity to the demand where
possible, cost-saving initiatives, personnel adjustments, and even divesting
non-core business. 


Finnlines Plc



Seija Turunen 
CFO




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