The Annual General Meeting authorised on March 8, 2001 the Board of Directors to acquire and convey the company's own shares to a maximum of 5.0 per cent of the company's share capital. The Board of Directors decided on March 8, 2001 to exercise the authorisations. The authorisations are in force until the next Annual General Meeting, or until March 8, 2002, whichever comes earlier.
JAAKKO PÖYRY GROUP OYJ
Erkki Pehu-Lehtonen
Teuvo Salminen