Sanoma Corporation, Press Release, 6 September 2012 at 10:00 CET+1

The divestment of Sanoma's total ownership in Esan Kirjapaino Oy, announced on 29 June 2012, has been closed today. Shares sold represent 14.7% of the total voting shares of Esan Kirjanpaino Oy and 19.2% of the total number of shares.

Additional information: Sanoma's Investor Relations, Martti Yrjö-Koskinen, tel. +358 40 684 4643 or ir@sanoma.com

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