Nomura has exercised the over-allotment option of Nokian Tyres plc's convertible bond


Nokian Tyres plc  Stock Exchange Release 17 July 2007 3.30 pm                   

NOMURA HAS EXERCISED THE OVER-ALLOTMENT OPTION OF NOKIAN TYRES PLC'S CONVERTIBLE
BOND                                                                            

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The Joint Lead Manager of Nokian Tyres plc's convertible bonds due 2014         
Offering, Nomura International plc has fully exercised the EUR 19.6 million the 
over-allotment option granted to it by Nokian Tyres Plc. The EUR 19.6 million of
additional bonds will solely be used to cover over-allotments. Subsequent to the
exercise of the EUR 19.6 over-allotment option the total amount of the          
convertible bond is EUR 150 million.                                            

Nokia, July 17, 2007                                                            

Nokian Tyres plc                                                                
Board of Directors                                                              

Further information:                                                            
Anne Leskelä, Vice President, Finance and Control, CFO                          
tel. +358 10 401 7481 or +358 50 570 2481                                       

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