22 Oct 2010 17:45
17:45 London, 19:45 Helsinki, 22 October 2010 - Ruukki Group Plc, Stock Exchange Release
PUBLICATION OF CIRCULAR
Ruukki Group Plc ("Ruukki" or the "Company") (LSE: RKKI, OMX: RUG1V)announces that, further to the announcements dated 30 September 2010 and 19 October 2010, the Company has prepared a circular in connection with the proposed related party transaction comprising the arrangements between the Company, Kermas Limited and Synergy Africa Limited relating to the formation and financing of the acquisition vehicle Synergy Africa Limited and the proposed acquisition and subsequent holding of shares in Chromex Mining plc.
A copy of the circular has been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism ("NSM") and will shortly be available for inspection at the NSM's website, which is located at www.hemscott.com/nsm.do.
The circular is also available on the Company's website, www.ruukkigroup.fi
RUUKKI GROUP PLC
Barry Rourke
Senior Independent Non-executive Director
Ruukki Group is a natural resources company, with a wood processing business in Finland and a mining and minerals business in southern Europe and South Africa. The Company is listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (RUG1V) and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (RKKI).
For additional information, please contact:
Ruukki Group Plc
Markus Kivimäki, Head of Corporate Affairs: +358 50 3495 687
www.ruukkigroup.fi
Investec Bank plc
Stephen Cooper: +44 20 7597 5104
Pelham Bell Pottinger
Charles Vivian: +44 20 7861 3126
James MacFarlane: +44 20 7861 3864
Afarak Group (AFRK)