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Aspo Oyj (HEL:ASU1V) ASPO Plc STOCK EXCHANGE BULLETIN 19 August 2008 at 2:30 p.m.

The entire share capital of Autotank Ltd was transferred to Gilbarco Veeder-Root today. Gilbarco and Aspo signed the agreement on the sale on June 26, 2008. The debt-free value of the group was EUR 28 million. The deal will result in a non-recurring gain of approximately EUR 9 million, which will be recorded in the result of Aspo's discontinued operations.

The sale of the Autotank Group was part of Aspo's restructuring program. The strengthening of Aspo's financial position will enable us to focus on the development of our core businesses. Further, the transaction will also serve to simplify the corporate structure of the Aspo Group.

Aspo originally announced the deal in a stock exchange bulletin on June 26, 2008.

ASPO Plc

Gustav Nyberg CEO

For more information: Gustav Nyberg, +358 40 503 6420 gustav.nyberg@aspo.fi

Aspo is a conglomerate focused on sectors that require extensive specialist knowledge. Aspo owns and develops the leading businesses in its sector, which include ESL Shipping, Leipurin as well as Telko. Additionally, Aspo Ventures consists of developing businesses, such as Kaukomarkkinat. Aspo serves demanding business-to-business clients. In 2007, the company's net sales (pro forma) amounted to EUR 495.3 million.

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Aspo Oyj

http://www.aspo.fi/

ISIN: FI0009008072

Stock Identifier: XHEL.ASU