Change in the holding of YIT's own shares

CHANGE IN THE HOLDING OF YIT’S OWN SHARES

YIT Corporation has received a return of 8,541 shares free of consideration accordingly to the terms and conditions of YIT’s share-based incentive scheme. Originally the shares were conveyed to YIT’s key persons in connection with the reward payment from the 2010 and 2011 earning periods under the share-based incentive scheme for 2010-2016.

After the return of the shares YIT hold a total of 1,834,110 of its own shares at the end of June, 2012.

YIT CORPORATION

Hanna-Maria Heikkinen
Vice President, Investor Relations

Distribution: NASDAQ OMX, principal media, www.yitgroup.com

YIT celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2012. The company was established in the Grand Duchy of Finland in 1912. Today, YIT is a leading European service company in building systems, construction services and services for industry. Our 26,000 professionals serve customers in 14 countries in the Nordic and Baltic countries, Russia and Central Europe. We have grown together with our customers and developed our services in line with the changes taking place in different societies. We intend to continue on that track. Our vision is to lead the way in creating and maintaining good living environments. In 2011, YIT’s revenue was approximately EUR 4.4 billion. YIT’s shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.yitgroup.com