According to the information received by Kemira Oyj on 22 September 2005, Finnish State has sold 8,000,000 shares in Kemira Oyj.
As a result of the sale the share of the Finnish State from the share capital and voting rights in Kemira Oyj decreased from approximately 55.1% to approximately 48.7%.
Finnish State owned before the sale 68,753,920 shares and after the sale owns 60,753,920 shares in Kemira Oyj. Total number of Kemira Oyj shares and voting rights is 124,785,500.
For further information please contact:
Timo Leppä
Executive Vice President - Communications
Tel. +358 (0)10 862 1700
GSM +358 (0)50 301 6800