Orkla ASA's holding in KCI Konecranes Plc

This is a notice under the Securities Market Act. of Finland, Chapter 2. Section 10:

Orkla ASA (trade reg. Number 910 747 711) has informed KCI Konecranes that its shareholding has fallen below 5 % of the paid up share capital and the voting rights of KCI Konecranes Plc.

Following a share transaction, Orkla ASA’s holding on February 13, 2006 amounted to 682,720 shares, which represents 4.71% of the share capital and voting rights of KCI Konecranes Plc.

On September 27, 2002 Orkla ASA´s holding amounted to 5.08% of the share capital and voting rights of KCI Konecranes Plc.

KCI Konecranes has only one class of shares. The share capital is 28,972,060 EUR and the total number of shares is 14,486,030. Each share is entitled to one vote.

For further information, please contact:
KCI Konecranes Plc
Franciska Janzon, Investor Relations Manager
Tel. +358 20 427 2043

About KCI Konecranes

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 2004, Group sales totalled EUR 728 million. The Group has 5,900 employees in 38 countries. KCI Konecranes is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (symbol: KCI1V).