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MARIMEKKO'S ANNUAL REPORT 2008 IS PUBLISHED

Marimekko Corporation        STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE                             
                             19 March 2009 at 9 a.m.                            

MARIMEKKO'S ANNUAL REPORT 2008 IS PUBLISHED                                     

Marimekko Corporation's Annual Report 2008 has been published in Finnish and    
English. A PDF version has been posted on Marimekko's website www.marimekko.com 
under Investors/Financial releases. A printed copy of the Annual Report can be  
ordered at www.marimekko.com under the heading Investors or at                  
info@marimekko.fi. The Annual Report will be mailed to all registered           
shareholders.                                                                   

MARIMEKKO CORPORATION                                                           
Group Communications                                                            

Marja Korkeela                                                                  
Tel. +358 9 758 7238                                                            
Fax: +358 9 759 1676                                                            
Email: marja.korkeela@marimekko.fi                                              

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NASDAQ OMX Helsinki                                                             
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www.marimekko.com             

Marimekko, established in 1951, is a leading Finnish textile and clothing design
company renowned for its original prints and colours. The company designs and   
manufactures high-quality clothing, interior decoration textiles, bags and other
accessories. Marimekko products are sold in over 40 countries. Products with    
Marimekko designs are also manufactured under licence in various countries. In  
2008, the company's net sales amounted to EUR 81.1 million. Exports and income  
from international operations accounted for 27.0% of the Group's net sales. The 
Group employs about 410 people. The company's share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX 
Helsinki Ltd.

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marimekko_annual report_2008.pdf