Rautaruukki Oyj Stock Exchange Release 25 Jan. 2007 at 14:20 RAUTARUUKKI RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM COMPETITION AUTHORITIES FOR PURCHASE OF OMEO MEKANISKA VERKSTAD Rautaruukki Corporation has received the approval of the competition authorities for the purchase of AB Omeo Mekaniska Verkstad. The transaction will be closed on 31 January 2007. Omeo Mekaniska Verkstad's core business is welding and assembling booms used in materials handling equipment. "This transaction will support implementation of our growth strategy and strengthen Ruukki's market position by adding to our frame and boom solutions for customers in the lifting, handling and transportation equipment segment," says Markku Koljonen, President, Ruukki Engineering. Further information is available from: Mr Markku Koljonen, President, Ruukki Engineering, tel. +358 20 592 9105 Rautaruukki Corporation Taina Kyllönen VP, Corporate Communications Rautaruukki supplies metal-based components, systems and integrated systems to the construction and mechanical engineering industries. The company has a wide selection of metal products and services. Rautaruukki has operations in 23 countries and employs 13,000 people. Net sales in 2005 totalled EUR 3.7 billion. The company's share is quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges (Rautaruukki Oyj: RTRKS). The Corporation has used the marketing name Ruukki since 2004. www.ruukki.com DISTRIBUTION Helsinki Exchanges Principal Media www.ruukki.com
RAUTARUUKKI RECEIVED APPROVAL FROM COMPETITION AUTHORITIES FOR PURCHASE OF OMEO
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