Kesko Group's printed annual report for 2006 has been published today in Finnish, Swedish and English. The online version is available at http://www.kesko.fi/investors. The printed version can also be downloaded in PDF format. A copy of the printed annual report will be posted to all registered shareholders before the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on 26 March 2007 in Helsinki. Further information is available from Investor Relations Manager Jukka Pokki, tel. +358 1053 22645. Kesko Corporation Paavo Moilanen Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications DISTRIBUTION Helsinki Stock Exchange Main news media