Changes in Raisio’s management

Raisio plc, Stock Exchange Release, 15 May 2017

CHANGES IN RAISIO’S MANAGEMENT

Raisio’s Vice President for Confectionery business, Sakari Kotka, also the Group Management Team member, has resigned from Raisio. He is leaving immediately.

Starting 15 May 2017, Raisio’s local directors in the UK and Czech confectionery businesses are reporting directly to the CEO Jarmo Puputti until further notice.

RAISIO PLC

Heidi Hirvonen
Communications and IR Manager
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Raisio plc

Raisio plc is an international specialist in plant-based nutrition. Raisio’s operations are divided into two divisions: Brands and Raisioagro. The Group’s key market areas are Finland, Great Britain, the Czech Republic, Russia and Poland. Markets for cholesterol lowering Benecol products are global. Raisio plc’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. In 2016, the Group's net sales totalled EUR 436 million and comparable EBIT was EUR 50.7 million. The Group employs some 1,400 people. Raisio’s best-known brands are Benecol, Benemilk, Elovena, Fox’s and Poppets. Benemilk feeds for milk production and Benecol for cholesterol lowering are Raisio’s top innovations. For more information on Raisio go to www.raisio.com/en

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