SanomaWSOY negotiating with VNU on the purchase of its consumer magazines business

After a thorough due diligence phase SanomaWSOY has entered into negotiations with the Dutch-based media and information group, VNU, on the purchase of its consumer magazines business, CIG.

No information will be provided on the progress of negotiations and no comments will be issued.

SANOMAWSOY CORPORATION

Raija Kariola
Vice President
Investor Relations and Group Communications

DISTRIBUTION
Helsinki Exchanges
Principal media