Huhtamäki Oyj - Company Announcement

Huhtamaki to launch an appeal against the European Commission's decision on anticompetitive behavior in the markets of plastic trays used for retail packaging

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 24.7.2015 AT 08:15


Huhtamaki to launch an appeal against the European Commission's decision on
anticompetitive behavior in the markets of plastic trays used for retail
packaging

In June 2015, the European Commission announced the outcome of its
investigations concerning alleged anticompetitive behavior in the markets of
plastic trays used for retail packaging of fresh food during years 2000-2008.

The European Commission found certain of Huhtamaki's former operations to have
been involved in anticompetitive practices. The concerned operations are no
longer part of Huhtamaki as they were part of the Group's rigid consumer goods
business in Europe that was closed down or divested in years 2006 and 2010.
Based on infringements in North-West Europe and France during years 2002-2006
the European Commission has imposed a EUR 15.6 million fine on Huhtamaki.

Huhtamaki has examined the European Commission's decision and decided to launch
an appeal against the decision before the General Court of the European Union.

For further information, please contact:
Sami Pauni, SVP, Corporate Affairs and Legal, Group General Counsel, tel.
+358 10 686 7872
Katariina Hietaranta, Head of Group Communications, tel. +358 10 686 7863

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ
Group Communications


Huhtamaki is a global specialist in packaging for food and drink. With our
network of 69 manufacturing units and 23 sales offices in 34 countries, we're
well placed to support our customers' growth wherever they operate. Mastering
three distinctive packaging technologies, approximately 16,500 employees develop
and make packaging that helps great products reach more people, more easily. In
2014 our net sales totaled EUR 2.2 billion. The Group has its head office in
Espoo, Finland and the parent company Huhtamäki Oyj is listed on NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki Ltd. Additional information is available at www.huhtamaki.com.

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