Tikkurila Oyj Stock Exchange Release May 5, 2010 at 3.30 pm (CEE+1) Tikkurila Oyj will start a process of acquiring its own shares according to the resolutions mentioned in the Interim Report Q1 published on April 29, 2010. The shares will be purchased from the market by May 13, 2010 for use as payment for the annual fees of the Board Members. The annual fee of the Board will be paid as a combination of the company's shares and cash in such a manner that 40 percent of the annual fee is paid with the company's shares purchased from the market, and 60 percent is paid in cash. Fees per meeting will be paid in cash. The annual fee of the Board totals EUR 180, 000 of which EUR 72,000 will be paid as shares. The number of shares to be acquired will be determined on the basis of the market price quoted at the time of the repurchase. On April 28, 2010 the Board of Directors decided to acquire own shares and to grant those shares in order to effect the payment of Board members' fees. This resolution was based on the authorization granted by the Shareholders' Meeting. Tikkurila Oyj Board of Directors For further information, please contact: Jukka Havia, CFO Mobile +358 50 355 3757, jukka.havia@tikkurila.com <mailto:jukka.havia@tikkurila.com> Tikkurila provides consumers, professionals and the industry 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 <http://www.tikkurila.com/> [HUG#1412141]