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Sanoma's Annual Report 2008 Published

Stock Exchange Release 12/03/2009  10:00

The Annual Report and Financial Statements 2008 of Sanoma have been
published today. They are available in Finnish and in English in
pdf-format at Sanoma.com, Materials. The printed copies will be
available during the week beginning March 16 (week 12).

Unlike previous years, the Annual Report will not be send
automatically to shareholders. It can be ordered by filling in the
Order Material form on the Group's website at Contacts,  by email
communications@sanoma.com or by phone tel. +358 105 19 5062.

Sanoma Corporation

Kim Ignatius
Chief Financial Officer

Additional information: Sanoma's Group Communications, tel +358 105
19 5062 or communications@sanoma.com

Sanoma.com

Sanoma  inspires,  informs  and   connects.  We  bring   information,
experiences, education and entertainment to millions of people  every
day. We make sure that  quality content and interesting products  and
services are easily available  and meet the  demands of our  readers,
viewers  and  listeners.   We  offer   challenging  and   interesting
employment for over 21,000 people in 20 countries throughout  Europe.
In 2008, the Group's net sales totalled EUR 3.0 billion.

Attachments:

Sanoma Financial Statements 2008.pdf

Sanoma Annual Report 2008.pdf