Salcomp Plc Release 22 October 2007 at 12:40 Finnish time SALCOMP TENTH IN LISTING OF EUROPEAN GROWTH COMPANIES Salcomp was ranked tenth in an annual listing of European growth companies, published by Europe's Entrepreneurs for Growth organization. The Europe's 500 Listing focuses on the growth of the companies and on the employment creation. ”This is a great achievement for Salcomp and an evidence of our excellent growth rate. It also indicates that our decision to focus on chargers of hand-held electronic devices and on the main customers has been correct. Focusing has strengthened our competitiveness, and the growth has been accelerated by the good geographical location of the factories in three countries. Both our turnover and number of personnel grew by over 140% during the reference period,” tells Markku Hangasjärvi, President and CEO of Salcomp. Europe's 500 selects companies from the 25 EU Member States and Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. In order to take part in the listing, the company must demonstrate at least 30% growth in both turnover and employment during the reference time which is between 31 December 2003 and 31 December 2006. Other criteria are the headquarters location in one of the above mentioned countries, as well as the size and age of the company. Europe's 500 was launched in 1996, at that time under the European Commission. Salcomp Plc is a global developer and manufacturer of mobile phone chargers. Its customers are the major mobile phone manufacturers. The production plants are located in China, Brazil and India. Salcomp has some 9,000 employees. Salcomp Plc's shares are quoted on the Main list of the Nordic Exchange in Helsinki. Salcomp Plc Markku Hangasjärvi President and CEO Further information: Markku Hangasjärvi, President and CEO, tel. +358 40 7310 114 Distribution: Nordic Exchange, Helsinki The main media www.salcomp.com