RAMIRENT PLC COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT 13.5.2009 at 8:45 MIKAEL ÖBERG RESIGNS FROM RAMIRENT Mikael Öberg, Senior Vice President, Scandinavia in the Ramirent Group, informed the Company on 12 May 2009 that he has decided to leave Ramirent for a leading position in another industry. The search for a successor will be commenced immediately. Mr. Öberg will remain in his present position until 10 November 2009, or until a replacement is in place. "I understand and respect Mr. Öberg's decision, although I would have preferred to see him continue his successful career within Ramirent for many years to come. I warmly thank Mikael for his excellent contribution to the development of this Group", says Ramirent President and CEO Magnus Rosén. "Much to Mikael's credit there is a stable and professional organization in place to handle the business and continue his successful work in building up the Ramirent brand in Sweden". Mikael Öberg has been responsible for Ramirent's operations in Sweden since he joined the company in 2002. Since 15 January 2009 he has as Senior Vice President, Scandinavia also been responsible for the operations in Denmark and Norway. Vantaa, 13.5.2009 RAMIRENT PLC Magnus Rosén President and CEO FURTHER INFORMATION: 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.