Marimekko - Changes board/management/auditors

MARIMEKKO’S PRESIDENT AND CEO MIKA IHAMUOTILA TAKES SICK LEAVE

Marimekko Corporation, Stock Exchange Release, 6 August 2013, at 1:00 AM

Marimekko Corporation's President and CEO Mika Ihamuotila underwent a minor
repeat neurosurgical procedure in 2011. The post-operative symptoms associated
with such procedures sometimes include epileptic symptoms which are treated
with regular preventive medication. As of today, Ihamuotila will be on sick
leave for the period of adjustment to his anti-epileptic medication. The leave
is estimated to last for approximately 4 to 6 weeks. During this time, the
duties of president will be taken over by the company's CFO Thomas Ekström,
while Ihamuotila will participate in the company's decision-making part-time. 


MARIMEKKO CORPORATION
Corporate Communications

Merja Paulamäki
Tel. +358 9 758 7473
merja.paulamaki@marimekko.fi


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Marimekko is a Finnish textile and clothing design company renowned for its
original prints and colours. The company designs and manufactures high-quality
interior decoration items ranging from furnishing fabrics to tableware as well
as clothing, bags and other accessories. When Marimekko was founded in 1951,
its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity.
Marimekko products are sold in approximately 40 countries. In 2012, brand sales
of Marimekko products worldwide amounted to approximately EUR 187 million and
the company's net sales were EUR 88 million. The number of Marimekko stores
totalled 108 at the year end. The key markets are North America, Northern
Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The Group employs around 500 people. The
company's share is quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com