Invitation to press and telephone conferences on F

Espoo, Finland, 2013-10-16 09:00 CEST (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FORTUM CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 16 October 2013 at 10.00 EEST Fortum Corporation will publish its third quarter 2013 interim report on Wednesday 23 October 2013 at about 9.00 EEST. A press conference (in Finnish) will be held at 11.00 EEST in the auditorium of Fortum’s head office, Keilaniementie 1, Espoo. The press conference will be webcasted on Fortum’s Finnish website (www.fortum.com/fi). A buffet lunch will be served after the press conference. An international teleconference conducted in English for analysts and investors will be held at 16.00 EEST on the same day. The dial-in numbers:

European callers: +44 (0)20 3427 1908 US callers: +1 646 254 3363 Confirmation code: 8300680

There will be a replay facility available for one week after the teleconference. The dial-in number is +44 (0)20 3427 0598 (Europe) or +1 347 366 9565 (US), access code for both numbers is 8300680#.

A live audio webcast of the call will be available together with the slide presentation on Fortum’s website at www.fortum.com/investors. Welcome! Fortum Corporation Helena Aatinen Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Tel. +358 10 45 20480 Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Key media www.fortum.com Fortum Fortum's purpose is to create energy that improves life for present and future generations. We provide sustainable solutions that fulfil the needs for low emissions, resource efficiency and energy security, and deliver excellent value to our shareholders. Our activities cover the generation, distribution and sales of electricity and heat as well as related expert services. Fortum's operations focus on the Nordic countries, Russia, Poland and the Baltics. In the future, the integrating European and fast-growing Asian energy markets provide additional growth opportunities. In 2012, Fortum’s sales totalled EUR 6.2 billion and comparable operating profit was EUR 1.7 billion. We employ approximately 10,400 people. Fortum’s shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. Further information: www.fortum.com