The following information is based on a press release from Elisa Oyj (Elisa) dated October 22, 2010 and may be subject to change. The board of Elisa has decided on an extraordinary dividend of EUR 0.50 per share. The ex-date is October 25, 2010. NASDAQ OMX Derivatives Markets will carry out a re-calculation of options and forwards in Elisa. Due to the launch of Genium INET, the adjustment will take place on October 25, 2010. Options and forwards in Elisa will be suspended from trading on October 25, 2010 and will be available for trading on October 26, 2010. For further information, please see the attached file.