Amer Group: Exercise of 1998 warrants

As these shares were subscribed for and paid up in 2002, they are consequently entitled to dividends for the 2002 financial year. Other shareholder rights commence from the registration date, 15 January 2003. The new shares will be listed on the Helsinki Exchanges together with the old shares on 16 January 2003. These shares will also be listed on the London Stock Exchange.