SOLTEQ PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 27.3.2009 Solteq's Annual General Meeting approved the financial statement for period 1.1.-31.12.2008 and discharged those accountable from liability. Board of Directors' proposal of EUR 0,04 per share dividend was accepted. Dividend is not paid to the shares that are held by Solteq Plc. The record date for dividend payment is April 1, 2009 and dividend will be paid on April 8, 2009. The General Meeting decided that the Board of Directors includes six members. Seppo Aalto, Ari Heiniö, Veli-Pekka Jokiniva, Jukka Sonninen, Markku Pietilä and Ali U. Saadetdin were re-elected. KPMG Oy Ab continues as the auditor. In addition, the General Meeting approved the following proposal by the Board (Stock Exchange Release February 27, 2009). - proposal regarding acquiring the company's own shares(authorization) In the Board meeting, held after the General Meeting, Ali U. Saadetdin was elected as the Chairman of the Board. Solteq Plc For further information please contact: Ali Saadetdin, Chairman of the Board Tel +358 20 1444 201 or +358 40 8444 201, e-mail ali.saadetdin@solteq.com Hannu Ahola, Managing Director Tel +358 20 1444 211 or +358 40 8444 301, e-mail hannu.ahola@solteq.com Distribution: NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Major Media