Invitation to press and telephone conferences on 26 April 2012

FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 18 April 2012 at 10.00 EEST

Fortum Corporation will publish its first quarter 2012 interim report on Thursday 26 April 2012, at about 9.00 EEST. A press conference (in Finnish) will be held at 11.00 EEST in the auditorium of Fortum’s head office, Keilaniementie 1, Espoo. The press conference will be webcasted on Fortum’s Finnish website (www.fortum.com/fi). A buffet lunch will be served after the press conference.

An international teleconference conducted in English for analysts and investors will be held at 16.00 EEST on the same day. The dial-in number is +44 (0)20 7784 1036 (Europe) or +1 646 254 3388 (US), confirmation code is 4664132. There will be a replay facility available for one week after the teleconference. The dial-in number is +44 (0)20 7111 1244 (Europe) or +1 347 366 9565 (US), access code for both numbers is 4664132.

A live audio webcast of the call will be available together with the slide presentation on Fortum’s website at www.fortum.com/investors.

Welcome!

Fortum Corporation
Anne Brunila
Executive Vice President, Corporate Relations and Strategy
Tel. +358 10 45 20970

Distribution:
Nasdaq OMX Helsinki
Key media
www.fortum.com

Fortum

Fortum's purpose is to create energy that improves life for present and future
generations. We provide sustainable solutions that fulfil the needs for low
emissions, resource efficiency and energy security, and deliver excellent value
to our shareholders. Our activities cover the generation, distribution and
sales of electricity and heat as well as related expert services.

Fortum's operations focus on the Nordic countries, Russia, Poland and the
Baltics. In the future, the integrating European and fast-growing Asian energy
markets provide additional growth opportunities. In 2011, Fortum’s sales
totalled EUR 6.2 billion and comparable operating profit was EUR 1.8 billion.
We employ approximately 10,800 people. Fortum’s shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX
Helsinki.

Further information: www.fortum.com