The board of directors of Kemira Oyj will also propose to the annual general meeting of shareholders that the board be authorized by the AGM to continue the purchase programme for the acquisition of shares in the company up to the amount of 6 118 000 company shares at the most, corresponding to 5 % of the entire number of shares in the company.
To this date the company is in possession of 4 190 000 shares. The acquisitions will be made through the Helsinki Exchanges at the prevailing market price. It is proposed that the authorization be continued until the next annual general meeting of shareholders.