The competition authority of the Russian Federation requests information from Kesko Food's subsidiary

KESKO CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 20.10.2008 AT 08.00 1(1)

On its internet pages, the competition authority of the Russian
Federation has published information according to which Cassa Oy, a
subsidiary of Kesko Food Ltd, has made a preliminary notification of
the acquisition of a company called OOO Lenta, and there is a need
for further information, and the handling time of the notification
has been extended until 11 December 2008. Cassa Oy has made a
preliminary acquisition notification in case an opportunity should
arise for Kesko Food to conclude the said acquisition. The
acquisition process referred to in the notification has not
progressed.

Further information:
Jarkko Karjalainen, Corporate Counsel, Kesko Food Ltd, +358 1053
22818


Kesko Corporation



Paavo Moilanen
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications and Responsibility


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