ASPO Plc STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT May 4, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. An increase in the share capital of Aspo Plc totaling EUR 6,190.80, resulting from the exercise of subscription rights on 9,240 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 17,457,886.17 with a total of 26,057,043 shares outstanding. The new shares entitle their holders to dividends for fiscal 2007. 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 May 7, 2007. 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 2006 totaled EUR 225.9 million. About 39% of this came from Aspo Chemicals, 37% from Aspo Shipping and 24% from Aspo Systems. Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange Principal Media