Listing of the Huhtamäki Oyj option rights 2006 C and subscription dates in 2011

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 7.3.2011 AT 15.30 Huhtamäki Oyj applies for listing of the option rights 2006 C under the 2006 option rights plan, adopted by the General Meeting of Shareholders held on March 27, 2006, on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. so that the listing will commence on April 1, 2011. The total number of option rights 2006 C is 1,100,000 and each option right 2006 C entitles its holder to subscribe for one (1) share of Huhtamäki Oyj. In the aggregate the option rights 2006 C entitle holders to subscribe for 1,100,000 shares and the corresponding maximum increase in the share capital is EUR 3,740,000. The period of subscription for shares based on the option rights 2006 C shall begin on April 1, 2011 and shall cease on April 30, 2014. The period of subscription for shares shall be annually between January 2 and November 15 on specific subscription dates designated by the Board of Directors of the Company. At the beginning of the subscription period on April 1, 2011 the share subscription price based on the option rights 2006 C is EUR 6.56 per share. The subscription dates for shares under the option rights 2006 C in 2011 will be the following: -  Wednesday May 11, 2011 -  Wednesday June 29, 2011 -  Wednesday August 24, 2011 -  Wednesday September 28, 2011 -  Monday October 31, 2011 -  Tuesday November 15, 2011. For further information please contact: Juha Salonen Senior Vice President, Administration and General Counsel Tel. +358 (0)10 686 7851 HUHTAMÄKI OYJ Group Communications Huhtamaki Group is a leading manufacturer of consumer and specialty packaging with 2010 net sales totaling EUR 2 billion. Foodservice and consumer goods markets are served by approximately 12,000 people in 53 manufacturing units and several sales offices in 31 countries. The parent company, Huhtamäki Oyj, has its head office in Espoo, Finland and its share is quoted on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Additional information is available at www.huhtamaki.com. This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients. The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. Source: Huhtamäki Oyj via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1495034]