ASPO Plc STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT May 7, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. An increase in the share capital of Aspo Plc totaling EUR 3,939.60 resulting from the exercise of subscription rights on 5,880 shares from the convertible capital loan issued in 2004 was registered today. Following the registration of these shares, the registered share capital of Aspo Plc totals EUR 17,690,603.97 with a total of 26,404,383 shares outstanding. The new shares entitle their holders to dividends for fiscal 2008. Other shareholder rights are to become effective as of the date of registration. The new shares will be traded on the Nordic Exchange in Helsinki as of May 8, 2008. ASPO Plc Gustav Nyberg CEO Aspo is a conglomerate focusing on sectors that require extensive, specialist knowledge. Aspo is the owner and developer of market leading niche companies like ESL Shipping, Leipurin and Telko. Additionally, Aspo Ventures includes developing businesses such as Autotank and Kaukomarkkinat. Aspo serves demanding business-to-business customers. Aspo's net sales (pro forma) amounted to EUR 495.3 million in 2007. Distribution: Nordic Exchange Helsinki The Media www.aspo.com