PKC Group Oyj STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 16 January 2009 1.30 p.m. PKC GROUP'S CO-DETERMINATION NEGOTIATIONS IN KEMPELE HAVE ENDED PKC Group has today finalised the co-determination negotiations for temporary lay-offs of Kempele unit's personnel. Negotiations were started due to decreased demand of wiring harnesses. Lay-offs concern almost all PKC Group Oyj's personnel in Kempele, about 250 persons. Lay-offs shall commence gradually and their duration will vary from function to function from one week to longer periods of time. Current plan is that the lay-offs last for a maximum of 14 weeks by the end of June, after which they may be prolonged if need be. Lay-offs will begin earliest in the beginning of February. PKC Group Oyj Harri Suutari President & CEO For additional information, contact Harri Suutari, President & CEO, PKC Group Oyj, + 358 400 384 937 Distribution NASDAQ OMX Main media www.pkcgroup.com The PKC Group offers design and contract manufacturing services for wiring harnesses, cabling and electronics. The Group has production facilities in Finland, Brazil, China, Mexico, Estonia and Russia, and employs over 5,500 people. The Group's net sales in 2007 totalled EUR 288.6 million. PKC Group Oyj is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.