Finnair Oyj

M&A Activity • Nov 12, 2015

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Finnair Oyj - Company Announcement

Finnair comments market rumours: no ownership negotiations are ongoing

Finnair Plc Stock Exchange Release 12 November 2015 at 1:37 pm EET Finnair notes that there has been speculation in the media today regarding a potential bid for Finnair by British Airways or IAG. Finnair is not active, and is not aware of its shareholders being active, in any such negotiations. Further information: Finnair communications, tel. +358 9 818 4020, comms(a)finnair.com Distribution: Nasdaq Helsinki Principal media Finnair is a network airline specialising in passenger and cargo traffic between Asia and Europe. Helsinki's geographical location gives Finnair a competitive advantage, since the fastest connections between many European destinations and Asian megacities fly over Finland. Finnair's vision is to offer its passengers a unique Nordic experience, and its mission is to offer the smoothest, fastest connections in the northern hemisphere via Helsinki and the best network to the world from its home markets. Finnair is the only Nordic carrier with a 4-star Skytrax ranking and a member of the oneworld alliance. In 2014, Finnair's revenues amounted to EUR 2,400 million and it had a personnel of almost 4,500 at the year-end. Finnair Plc's shares are quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki.