Increase in KCI Konecranes share capital registered

Stock exchange releases

The 64 800 new shares subscribed for with KCI Konecranes’ 1997 stock option rights have been recorded in the Trade Register on 16 May, 2006.

Following these subscriptions KCI Konecranes’ share capital increased by EUR 32 400 totalling EUR 29 577 860. The number of shares increased to 59 155 720 shares.

Trading in the new shares will start on or about 18 May, 2006.

Further information can be obtained from
KCI Konecranes Plc
Teuvo Rintamäki, Chief Financial Officer, tel. +358-20 427 2040

KCI Konecranes is a world leading crane technology and service-company. Maintenance services are provided for cranes of every make. The product range includes light crane systems, heavy-duty cranes for process industries and shipyards, special harbour cranes for bulk materials and containers as well as reach stackers and lift trucks. In 2005, Group sales totalled EUR 971 million. The Group has over 6,000 employees in 38 countries. KCI Konecranes is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (symbol: KCI1V).

 

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