Ramirent strengthens its presence in Finland Ramirent Finland Oy, the Finnish wholly-owned subsidiary of Ramirent Plc, has acquired the rental equipment business of Suomen Rakennuskonevuokraamo Oy on 3 January 2008. The acquisition adds two new outlets to Ramirent's presence in the area of Helsinki and Espoo in Finland. Founded in 1965, Suomen Rakennuskonevuokraamo Oy, has annual revenues of around €2 million, employs 10 people in two depots in Helsinki and Espoo. It rents equipment and machinery to customers in the construction industry. The management and all employees will continue with the company. Suomen Rakennuskonevuokraamo Oy complements Ramirent's existing network of outlets in the capital city area and is a valuable addition to the organisation's personnel resources and know-how in managing the local market. The acquisition is in line with Ramirent Group's strategy of growing through select small and midsize acquisitions in order to strengthen its local market position and improve its service through a wider presence. Ramirent has now 97 outlets in Finland. Further information can be obtained from: Kari Aulasmaa, Managing Director, Ramirent Finland, phone +358-40 511 6445 Kari Kallio, President and CEO, Ramirent Plc, phone +358-40 716 1832 Ramirent is the leading machinery rental company in the Nordic countries, and in Central and Eastern Europe. The Group has some 300 permanent outlets in twelve countries and is registered in Helsinki. Ramirent employs over 3,500 people and in 2006 the consolidated net sales were 498 million. Ramirent is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki. For further information, please visit www.ramirent.com. DISTRIBUTION OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki Main news media www.ramirent.com