ASPOCOMP S.A.S.: ASPOCOMP’S APPEAL RE-REGISTERED FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS

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ASPOCOMP S.A.S.: ASPOCOMP’S APPEAL RE-REGISTERED FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS
In the case against the former employees of Aspocomp S.A.S., the French Supreme

Court has re-registered Aspocomp’s appeal for further proceedings on October 11,

2006. All except one of the former employees gave their consent for the re-

registration. Aspocomp placed a security against the consent to secure its

potential payment obligations under the First Appellate Court decisions. Aspocomp

has paid a compensation of 30,702 euro to one employee in accordance to the

decision of the First Appellate Court. In case the Supreme Court annuls the

decision of the First Appellate Court, Aspocomp will have the right to reclaim

the compensation. The decision of the Supreme Court is expected during the spring

of 2007.
As described in the Aspocomp’s interim report of August 9, 2006, the French

Supreme Court withdrew Aspocomp’s appeal from its list of pending cases in

December 2005. The decision was based on the fact that Aspocomp has not paid the

compensation of approximately EUR 11 million to the former employees as ruled by

the First Appellate Court on March 22, 2005. According to French legislation, a

decision of the appellate court, i.e. the lower court, must normally be executed

although an appeal has been formed.
For further information, please contact Maire Laitinen, Legal Council,

tel. +358 9 7597 0723.
ASPOCOMP GROUP PLC
Maija-Liisa Friman

President and CEO
Aspocomp: Innovative interconnection solutions for the electronics industry
The Aspocomp Group offers and develops innovative interconnection solutions for

the electronics industry in close cooperation with its customers. We are strongly

positioned as a supplier of mobile data terminal equipment components and aim to

further bolster our position as a supplier to the automotive industry and data

communications networks. We offer our global customers a fast road to mass

production through flexible and cost-effective adaptation of new technologies.
The Aspocomp Group’s production facilities are located close to its customers in

Finland, China, and Thailand. In 2005, the Group’s net sales stood at EUR 154

million and it had about 3,400 employees.
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