ASPOCOMP´S Q2 EBIT WILL BE WEAKER THAN EXPECTED

ASPOCOMP GROUP Oyj STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE June 20, 2001 at 5.30PM

ASPOCOMP´S Q2 EBIT WILL BE WEAKER THAN EXPECTED
Electronic component manufacturer Aspocomp´s net sales for the second

quarter 2001 will be lower than for the first quarter 2001. The low

capacity utilization rate based on weak market demand in the

telecommunications sector leads to negative EBIT for the first half

in year 2001.
The prospects for the second half 2001 will be commented in

connection with the Q2 Interim Report on July 30, 2001.
For more information, please contact CEO Jarmo Niemi by telephone at

+358 9 759 70711
ASPOCOMP GROUP Oyj
Jarmo Niemi

President and CEO
Aspocomp Group´s operations comprise two business units, Printed

Wiring Boards (PWB) and Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).

Aspocomp manufactures mainly high-tech, multi-layer PWBs using state-

of-the-art HDI microvia technology. The products and services of our

EMS unit comprise mechanical assemblies and thick film hybrid

circuits. Aspocomp´s clients are mainly global electronics companies,

especially at telecom sector.
Besides Finland Aspocomp has production in France, China and

Thailand. The Group´s net sales totalled approximately 240 million

euros in 2000 and equity ratio was 64.6%. For further information

visit company web site www.aspocomp.com.
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