Increase in KCI Konecranes share capital registered

The 186 000 new shares subscribed for with KCI Konecranes’ 1999 B, 2001 A, 2003 A and 2003 B series stock options have been recorded in the Trade Register on 20 June, 2006.

Following these subscriptions KCI Konecranes’ share capital increased by EUR 93 000 totalling EUR 29 756 860. The number of shares increased to 59 513 720 shares.

Trading in the new shares will start on or about 21 June, 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 approximately 7,000 employees in 38 countries. KCI Konecranes is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (symbol: KCI1V).

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