Change in the holding of YIT's own shares

STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE OCTOBER 1, 2013 AT 9:00 AM

CHANGE IN THE HOLDING OF YIT'S OWN SHARES

YIT Corporation has received a return of 5,095 shares free of consideration according to the terms and conditions of YIT's share-based incentive scheme. Originally the shares were conveyed to YIT's key persons in connection with the reward payment from the 2011 and 2012 earning periods under the share-based incentive scheme for 2010-2016.

 After the return of the shares YIT held a total of 1,632,425 of its own shares as of September 30, 2013.

For further information, please contact:

Sanna Kaje, Vice President, Investor Relations, YIT Corporation, +358 50 390 6750, sanna.kaje@yit.fi

YIT CORPORATION

Sanna Kaje

Vice President, Investor Relations

Distribution: NASDAQ OMX, principal media, www.yitgroup.com

YIT leads the way in the construction sector by creating more attractive and sustainable urban environments in Finland, Russia, the Baltic countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia. YIT builds housing, business premises and infrastructure, develops entire areas, and offers residential service concepts for consumers. YIT has over 100 years of experience and a strong market position: it is the largest residential construction company in Finland and the most significant foreign residential construction company in Russia. YIT is also one of the largest business premises and infrastructure construction companies in Finland. YIT has more than 6,000 employees in seven countries. In 2012, the company’s revenue was approximately EUR 2.0 billion. YIT’s shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.yitgroup.com