Increase in KCI Konecranes share capital registered

The new 115,000 new shares subscribed for with KCI Konecranes’ 2003 A-series stock options under the 2003 stock option plan have been recorded in the Trade Register on 21 February, 2006.

Following the subscriptions KCI Konecranes’ share capital increased by EUR 230,000 totalling EUR 29,202,060. The number of shares increased by 115,000 shares to 14,601,030 shares.

Trading in these shares will start on or about 22 February, 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 970 million. The Group has 5,900 employees in 38 countries. KCI Konecranes is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (symbol: KCI1V).

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