Tikkurila Oyj Stock Exchange Release March 26, 2010 at 10.30 am (CEE+1) Tikkurila has been listed to NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Trading of the Tikkurila shares on the official list of the Helsinki Stock Exchange has started today on March 26, 2010. When the trading commenced, Tikkurila had approximately 30,000 shareholders. The shares trade under the trading symbol TIK1V. "We are glad to be able to offer investors an opportunity to participate in the growth story of a successful Finnish company with a strong brand image," says Erkki Järvinen, President and CEO of Tikkurila. In 2009, Tikkurila's net revenue was EUR 530.2 million. Its operating profit, excluding non-recurring items, amounted to EUR 50.2 million. As of December 31, 2009, the company has a total of 3,538 employees. Tikkurila Oyj Erkki Järvinen, President and CEO For further information, please contact: Erkki Järvinen, President and CEO Mobile +358 400 455 913 Susanna Aaltonen, Group Vice President, Communications & IR Mobile +358 40 593 4221 Tikkurila provides consumers, professionals and industrial users with user-friendly and environmentally sustainable solutions for protection and decoration. Tikkurila is a strong regional player that aims to be the leading paint company in the Nordic area and Eastern Europe including Russia. - Tikkurila inspires you to color your life. www.tikkurila.com