Ruukki Group Oyj - Changes in company's own shares

ACQUISITIONS OF OWN SHARES 29.12.2008

Ruukki Group Plc		
STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT		
29 December 2008		
ACQUISITIONS OF OWN SHARES		
Date:	29 December 2008	
Exchange transaction:	Buy	
Share class:	RUG1V	
Amount:	350000	
Average price /share:	1,16371	EUR
Highest price /share:	1,17000	EUR
Lowest price /share:	1,16000	EUR
Total price:	407298,50	EUR
The shares held by Ruukki Group Plc on	29 December 2008	
RUG1V	10350000	
RUUKKI GROUP PLC		
On behalf of Ruukki Group Plc		


Lauri Ahokanto		

EVLI BANK PLC