INCREASE IN ASPO'S SHARE CAPITAL


ASPO Plc   STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT         August 31, 2006 at 8:30 a.m.
 
An increase in the share capital of Aspo Plc totaling EUR 6,753.60 was registered today. The increase resulted from the exercision of subscription rights on 10,080 shares from the convertible capital loan issued in 2004.
 
Following the registration of these shares, the registered share capital of Aspo Plc totals EUR 17,215,652.01 with a total of 25,695,003 shares outstanding. The new shares entitle their holders to dividends for fiscal 2006. Other shareholder rights are to become effective as of the date of registration.
 
The new shares will be traded on the Helsinki Stock Exchange as of September 1, 2006.
 
 
ASPO Plc
 
 
Gustav Nyberg                        
CEO                      
 
                                                
 
 
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