RAPALA VMC CORPORATION ACQUISITION OF OWN SHARES 20.8.2008



Rapala VMC Corporation                        Stock Exchange
Announcement
20.8.2008

Date 20.8.2008
Exchange transaction Buy

Share class A share
Amount 2700 pcs
Average price/share 4.50 EUR
Highest price/share 4.50 EUR
Lowest price/share 4.50 EUR
Total price 12150.00 EUR

The shares held by Rapala VMC Corporation on 20.8.2008:
A shares 83 611 pcs


On behalf of Rapala VMC Corporation

eQ Bank Ltd
Ville Tammelin
Mikko Mäkinen