Huhtamäki Oyj - Company Announcement

Huhtamaki separates Foodservice and Consumer Goods businesses in Hämeenlinna

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 16.12.2008 AT 09:30

Huhtamäki Oyj has resolved to clarify the Group structure by
separating the Foodservice and Consumer Goods businesses in its
production unit in Hämeenlinna, Finland by transferring the
businesses into its wholly owned subsidiaries. As of December 31,
2008 the Foodservice business in Finland will be conducted by
Huhtamäki Foodservice Finland Oy and Consumer Goods business by
Huhtamäki Consumer Goods Finland Oy. The separations have no impact
on employment terms of the employees transferred.


HUHTAMÄKI OYJ
Group Communications


Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty
packaging with 2007 net sales totaling EUR 2.3 billion. Consumer
goods and foodservice markets are served by some 15,000 people in 65
manufacturing units and several sales offices in 35 countries. The
parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo, Finland
and is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Additional information
is available at www.huhtamaki.com.