The Extraordinary General Meeting decided to authorize the Board of Directors to decide on the issue of stock options or other special rights entitling to shares in one or several lots. The maximum total number of shares that can be issued by virtue of stock options or other special rights is 10,000,000. Authorization is valid until further notice, however not more than five years from the decision by the Extraordinary General Meeting. Using of authorization requires unanimous Board decision.

The Extraordinary General Meeting decided to issue stock options to the key personnel of the Cencorp Group, as well as to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cencorp Corporation. The stock options are intended to form part of the incentive and commitment program for the key personnel. The stock options entitle their owners to subscribe for new shares in the Company.

The Board withdrew its proposal concerning amount of Board members and proposal concerning two new members. Mr. Jorma Kielenniva, Mr. Markku Jokela, Mr. Sauli Kiuru and Mr. Petri Väinölä (Väinölä until September 30,2006) continue as Board members.

Virkkala, Finland 8 September 2006

Cencorp Corporation

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Further information:
Ville Parpola
Executive Vice President, Legal Affairs
Tel. +358 40 772 64 84

Cencorp develops and supplies automation solutions to the
electronics and semiconductor industry that enhance productivity.

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