SOLTEQ PLC'S INCREASE OF SHARE CAPITAL

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SOLTEQ PLC'S INCREASE OF SHARE CAPITAL                                         

Solteq Plc's share capital has been increased according to the decision of the  
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders 23.3.2007 from 993.654,69 euros to one   
million (1.000.000) euros by transferring the respective amount from the        
distributable equity fund. The corresponding increase in the share capital was  
registered in the Finnish Trade Register on May 4th, 2007.                      

The share of Solteq plc has no nominal value. The increase of share capital did 
not affect the number of shares in the public market.                           

SOLTEQ PLC                                                                      

For further information, please contact:                                        

Antti Kärkkäinen, CFO                                                           
Tel +358 20 1444 393 or +358 40 8444 393, e-mail
antti.karkkainen@solteq.com    


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Helsinki Stock Exchange                                                         
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