Kemira Oyj - Company Announcement

Kemira Oyj: damage claim for violation of competition laws

Kemira Oyj
Stock Exchange Release
August 19, 2009 at 15.30 pm (CET+1)


Kemira Oyj has today received a summons where it is stated that
Cartel Damage Claims Hydrogen Peroxide SA (CDC) has filed an action
against six hydrogen peroxide manufacturers, including Kemira, for
violations of competition law applicable to the hydrogen peroxide
business-. Kemira Oyj has informed about the damage claim in the
interim report for January-June 2009. Kemira will get acquainted with
the summons.


Kemira Oyj
Päivi Antola, Senior Manager, IR and financial communications


For further information, please contact:
Kemira Oyj
Jukka Hakkila, Group General Counsel
Mobile +358 40 544 2303



Kemira is a focused company, best in water and fiber management
chemistry.
In 2008, Kemira recorded revenue of approximately EUR 2.8 billion and
had a staff of 9,400. Kemira operates in 40 countries.

www.kemira.com

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