Suominen Oyj

Board/Management Information • May 2, 2012

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Suominen Oyj - Company Announcement

SUOMINEN CORPORATION: MR. PETRI ROLIG LEAVING SUOMINEN CORPORATION

Tampere, 2012-05-02 13:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Suominen Corporation Stock exchange release 2 May 2012 at 2:00 p.m. MR. PETRI ROLIG LEAVING SUOMINEN CORPORATION Deputy CEO Mr. Petri Rolig (M.Sc. Eng.) and Suominen Corporation have agreed that Mr. Rolig will leave Suominen in the end of May 2012. Mr. Rolig joined Suominen as General Manager and Vice President of Suominen Flexibles in summer 2006. From spring 2008 until the end of November 2011 he acted as President and CEO of Suominen Corporation. Mrs. Nina Kopola, President and CEO of Suominen: “Petri has had a remarkable role in development of Suominen and in creation of new Suominen Corporation. During his time Suominen has acquired Ahlstrom's Home and Personal business in autumn 2011. I warmly thank Petri for his contribution to Suominen and I wish him all the best in his future assignments”. In Helsinki 2 May 2012 Suominen Corporation Nina Kopola President and CEO For additional information, please contact Mrs. Nina Kopola, tel. +358 (0)10 214 300 Suominen produces high-quality nonwovens, flexible packaging and wet wipes for industry and the retail sector. www.suominen.fi