Vaisala Oyj Stock Exchange Announcement 12.11.2002, 14.30 1(1)
In October, 2002 a total of 42,000 Vaisala A-shares were subscribed for with the warrants attached to the Bond Loan 1997 issued to the key personnel of Vaisala. The corresponding increase was registered in the Finnish Trade Register on the 12th of November, 2002. As a result of the subscriptions the share capital of Vaisala was increased by 42,000 new A-shares, i.e. by EUR 17,660.97. As a result of the increase, the share capital of Vaisala is now EUR 7,332,244.92 and the total number of shares is 17,437,000.
The holders of the new shares are entitled to all shareholders' rights from the registration date, i.e. 12th of November, 2002. Listing of the new shares will be applied for at the Helsinki Exchanges together with the old shares as of 13th of November, 2002.
The Vaisala Group is a successful international technology company that develops and manufactures electronic measurement systems and equipment for meteorology, environmental sciences, traffic safety and industry. Vaisala employs over 1200 professionals and achieved net sales of EUR 183.5 million in 2001. Vaisala serves customers
throughout the world. In 2001, exports accounted for 96% of net sales. Vaisala's A-series shares are quoted on the Helsinki Exchanges (HEX).
Further information:
Tiina Hansson, Communications Director
+358 9 8949 2728 +358 40 730 3751
Vaisala Oyj
Distribution:
Helsinki Exchanges