The cancellation of Sampo A shares entered into the Trade Register


SAMPO PLC         STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE           16 May 2008 at 9.55 am       

THE CANCELLATION OF SAMPO A SHARES ENTERED INTO THE TRADE REGISTER 
             
The cancellation of 6,715,000 Sampo A shares repurchased during 2007 and        
January-March 2008 has today been entered into the Trade Register. The Board of 
Sampo plc decided on the matter on 7 May 2008.                                  

The number of Sampo plc's A shares totals 570,615,890. Total number of shares   
of the company, including 1,200,000 B shares, is 571,815,890 shares.            


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Jarmo Salonen                                                                   
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