RAPALA VMC CORPORATION ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 18.8.2008



Rapala VMC Corporation                        Stock Exchange
Announcement
18.8.2008


Date 18.8.2008
Exchange transaction Buy

Share class A share
Amount 2400 pcs
Average price/share 4.4883 EUR
Highest price/share 4.49 EUR
Lowest price/share 4.48 EUR
Total price 10772.00 EUR

The shares held by Rapala VMC Corporation on 18.8.2008:
A shares 80 911 pcs


On behalf of Rapala VMC Corporation

eQ Bank Ltd
Ville Tammelin
Mikko Mäkinen