ASPO Plc STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT December 22, 2006 at 12:00 a.m.
An increase in the share capital of Aspo Plc totaling EUR 67,203.36, resulting from the exercise of subscription rights on 100,800 shares from the convertible capital loan issued in 2004 was registered today.
Following the registration of these shares, the registered share capital of Aspo Plc totals EUR 17,451,695.37 with a total of 26,047,803 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 December 27, 2006.
ASPO Plc
Gustav Nyberg
CEO
Aspo Group focuses on logistical services for industry. Aspo serves businesses in the energy and industrial process sectors requiring strong specialist and logistical know-how. Aspo's net sales in 2005 totaled EUR 204.9 million. About 36% of this came from Aspo Chemicals, 39% from Aspo Shipping and 25% from Aspo Systems.