Kemira closes the Maitland hydrogen peroxide plant deal

Kemira Oyj has on November 30, 2011 closed the Maitland deal announced on October 27, 2011. Kemira sold its Canadian hydrogen peroxide unit in Maitland to Evonik. The transaction does not have any significant impact on Kemira's financial figures, and the parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction price. The transaction will have some positive impact on Kemira's net profit in the fourth quarter of 2011. For more information, please contact Kemira Oyj Tero Huovinen, Director, Investor Relations +358 50 4099 373 Kemira Oyj Petri Helsky, President Paper Mobile + 358 50 359 7329 Evonik Industries Alexandra H. Boy, Spokesperson, Chemicals Corporate Press Phone +49 201 177 3167 Kemira is a global two billion euro water chemistry company that is focused on serving customers in water-intensive industries. The company offers water quality and quantity management that improves customers' energy, water, and raw material efficiency. Kemira's vision is to be a leading water chemistry company. www.kemira.com www.waterfootprintkemira.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: Kemira Oyj via Thomson Reuters ONE [HUG#1568004]