RAMIRENT PLC COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 20.5.2009 at 13:45 CHANGE IN RAMIRENT GROUP MANAGEMENT The Ramirent Group's CFO Heli Iisakka has informed that she has decided to leave her position at Ramirent for a leading position in another industry. Ms. Iisakka has been CFO and a member of Ramirent's Group management team since 2006. "Heli Iisakka has been an important part of Ramirent's management team and has made significant contributions to the development of the financial practices of this Group. We would like to thank Heli for her leadership and we wish her the best in her future endeavours," says Ramirent President and CEO Magnus Rosén. The search for a new CFO will be commenced immediately. Ms. Iisakka will remain in her present position until 19 August 2009. Vantaa, 20.5.2009 RAMIRENT PLC Magnus Rosén President and CEO FURTHER INFORMATION: Magnus Rosén, President and CEO, tel. +358 20 750 2845, magnus.rosen@ramirent.com. Franciska Janzon, Director, Corporate Communications and IR, tel. +358 20 750 2859 DISTRIBUTION: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki The main media www.ramirent.com Ramirent is the leading machinery rental company in the Nordic countries and in Central and Eastern Europe. The Group has some 350 permanent outlets in 13 countries and employs 3,500 people. In 2008 the consolidated net sales were EUR 703 million. Ramirent is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.