ASPO FREEZES OVERSUBSCRIBED CAPITAL NOTES OFFERING


Because of oversubscription the Board of Directors of Aspo Plc has decided to freeze Aspo Plc's 2004 convertible capital note offering as of 4 May 2004 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Subscribers will be notified about the approval of their subscription offers in writing on or about May 17, 2004 and payment must be rendered by June 4, 2004.
 
Helsinki, May 4, 2004
 
Board of Directors
 
 
Distribution:     
Helsinki Stock Exchange      
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