Notification of change in share of ownership in accordance with Chapter 2, § 9 of the Security Marke


Stock Exchange Announcement 27.2.2006 at 16.00  1(1)
 
On February 27, 2006, Vaisala Oyj has received the following notification of change in the share of ownership in accordance with the Security Markets Act, Chapter 2 § 9.
 
Harris Associates L.P.'s holding in Vaisala Oyj falls below five (5) per cent of the outstanding share capital of Vaisala Oyj. Under Chapter 2, Section 9 of the Securities Market Act, we hereby notify Vaisala Oyj and the Financial Supervision Authority of the following:
 
1. Exact proportion of the share capital and voting rights of Vaisala Oyj
 
Share capital held
Harris Associates L.P.
3.92%
 
Voting rights held
Harris Associates L.P.                    
0.86%
 
2. Date of change in holdings: February 22, 2006
 
Harris Associates L.P.
 
Sarah E. Grimm
Senior Paralegal
 
Further information:
Tapio Engström, CFO   +358 9 8949 2215 or +358 400 716 732
 
Vaisala Oyj
 
Distribution:
Helsinki Exchanges