DECISIONS OF RAPALA VMC CORPORATION'S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON MARCH 30, 2017 - Seite 2

The AGM rejected the proposal to authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the issuance of shares and special rights entitling to shares as defined in §1 of Chapter 10 of the Companies Act.

The AGM approved the proposal to amend article 8 of the articles of association (auditor).

The Board of Directors of Rapala VMC Corporation has March 30, 2017 elected Jorma Kasslin as the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

RAPALA VMC CORPORATION

Jussi Ristimäki

Chief Executive Officer

For further information, please contact:

Olli Aho, Company Counsel, tel. [phone]

Distribution: Nasdaq Helsinki and main media

Rapala VMC Corporation ("the Group") is a leading fishing tackle company and the global market leader in fishing lures, treble hooks and fishing related knives and tools. The Group also has a strong global position in other fishing categories and it is one of the leading distributors of outdoor, hunting and winter sport products in the Nordic countries. The Group has the largest distribution network in the industry. The main manufacturing facilities are located in Finland, France, Estonia, Russia, Indonesia and the UK. The Group brand portfolio includes the leading brand in the industry, Rapala, and other global brands like VMC, Sufix, Storm, Blue Fox, Luhr Jensen, Williamson, Dynamite Baits, Mora Ice, StrikeMaster, Marttiini and Peltonen. The Group, with net sales of EUR 261 million in 2016, employs some 2 800 people in 40 countries. Rapala VMC Corporation's share is listed and traded on the Nasdaq Helsinki stock exchange since 1998.

Rapala VMC Corp. Stock Exchange Release

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