Sponda Plc - NOTIFICATION OF CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP


According to information we have received, the aggregate holding of shares by Fidelity International Limited and its trust funds in Sponda Plc (Reg. No. 866692-3) has decreased below one-twentieth of the company's share capital and voting rights by means of sales on the stock exchange on 4 March 2003.
 
Fidelity International Limited: 3 884 610 shares representing 4,79 % of the share capital and voting rights.
 
Sponda Plc
 
 
Further information: Ms Sari Aitokallio, CFO, Sponda Plc, tel.+358 9 680 581
 
Distribution:
Helsinki Exchanges
The Financial
Supervision Authority
Principal Media