ASPO Plc STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE February 27, 2015, at 13:15
Positive ruling for Aspo's ESL Shipping in Helsinki District Court
Today, February 27, 2015, the Helsinki District Court announced its judgement in the case between ESL Shipping, part of Aspo Group, and the Finnish State regarding fairway dues levied during the years 2001-2004.
According to the judgement in the Helsinki District Court, the Finnish State will be required to refund to ESL Shipping approximately EUR 3.0 million in accordance with the company's claim, as well as legal expenses and interest.
If the judgement becomes final, it will affect Aspo Group's result for 2015 positively with a corresponding amount.
ASPO Plc
Aki Ojanen
CEO
Further information:
CEO Aki Ojanen, Aspo Plc, +358 9 5211, +358 400 106 592, aki.ojanen (a)aspo.com
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Aspo is a conglomerate that owns and develops business operations in Northern Europe and growth markets focusing on demanding B-to-B customers. Our strong company brands - ESL Shipping, Leipurin, Telko and Kaukomarkkinat - aim to be the market leaders in their sectors. They are responsible for their own operations, customer relationships and the development of these. Together they generate Aspo's goodwill. Aspo's Group structure and business operations are continually developed without any predefined schedules.