RAPALA VMC CORPORATION ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 12.8.2008



Rapala VMC Corporation                       Stock Exchange
Announcement
12.8.2008



Date 12.8.2008
Exchange transaction Buy

Share class A share
Amount 1630 pcs
Average price/share 4.47 EUR
Highest price/share 4.47 EUR
Lowest price/share 4.47 EUR
Total price 7286.00 EUR

The shares held by Rapala VMC Corporation on 12.8.2008:
A shares 73 711 pcs


On behalf of Rapala VMC Corporation

eQ Bank Ltd
Ville Tammelin
Mikko Mäkinen