Stock Exchange Release 12/03/2009  10:00

The Annual Report and Financial Statements 2008 of Sanoma have been published today. They are available in Finnish and in English in pdf-format at Sanoma.com, Materials. The printed copies will be available during the week beginning March 16 (week 12).

Unlike previous years, the Annual Report will not be send automatically to shareholders. It can be ordered by filling in the Order Material form on the Group's website at Contacts,  by email communications@sanoma.com or by phone tel. +358 105 19 5062.

Sanoma Corporation


Kim Ignatius
Chief Financial Officer

Additional information: Sanoma's Group Communications, tel +358 105 19 5062 or communications@sanoma.com

Sanoma.com

Sanoma inspires, informs and connects. We bring information, experiences, education and entertainment to millions of people every day. We make sure that quality content and interesting products and services are easily available and meet the demands of our readers, viewers and listeners. We offer challenging and interesting employment for over 21,000 people in 20 countries throughout Europe. In 2008, the Group's net sales totalled EUR 3.0 billion.

Sanoma Annual Report 2008

Sanoma Financial Statements 2008