Group CEO Kari Stadigh to continue in his current position

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At the request of Sampo's Board of Directors Kari Stadigh will continue as Group CEO and President from January 2016 until further notice. According to his current agreement he is entitled to retire in December 2015 when he turns 60.

Sampo Group's updated Remuneration Report is available at www.sampo.com/remuneration.

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