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2008-02-05 09:10:47 CET 2008-02-05 09:11:02 CET REGULATED INFORMATION Ruukki Group Oyj - Company AnnouncementRUUKKI NAME RELATED RULING GIVEN AT THE MARKET COURTThe Market Court has today given a ruling by which it has overruled Ruukki Group Plc's claim that required Rautaruukki Oyj to abandon the use of Ruukki name as an improper business practice since it creates confusion and complications. Ruukki Group was ordered to compensate Rautaruukki Oyj's legal costs in the Market Court of approximately 17 thousand euros plus interests. The Market Court stated that Ruukki Group hasn't shown evidence that its significant interest groups i.e. customers or investors have mixed up the two companies due to Rautaruukki's use of Ruukki name. The legal process at the Market Court has been based on Finnish legislation whereby the district courts will handle issues according to the Company Names Act, whereas the Market Court is a special court hearing handling cases of improper business activities. RUUKKI GROUP PLC Matti Vikkula Chief Executive Director Ruukki Group focuses on wood-based industrial business operations. Currently the group operations are located mainly in Finland, but in future the targeted emphasis is principally in Russia. Ruukki Group Plc is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. The company's share is quoted on the OMX Nordic Exchange under the Mid Cap segment in the Industrials sector. For additional information, please contact: Antti Kivimaa Senior Executive Vice President Ruukki Group Plc Tel. +358 400 501 780 www.ruukkigroup.fi |
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