According to the information received by Cencorp Corporation
today, on 13 October 2006, Sampo Pankki Oyj has subscribed
convertible capital notes by EUR 2,689,008 which entitles Sampo Pankki Oyj to subscribe 3,841,440 shares of Cencorp Corporation.

Furthermore, according to information received by Cencorp
Corporation today, Sampo Pankki Oyj has used its option rights
according to the Option Rights Agreement 2003 and subscribed
3,000,000 shares of Cencorp Corporation.

Based on the option subscription and convertible capital notes
subscription, on the presumption that Sampo Pankki Oyj subscribes shares according to terms of convertible capital notes, the ownership of Sampo Pankki Oyj will increase from 0.00% to 21.89 % of the share amount and voting rights of Cencorp Corporation registered in Trade Register.

According to the interpretation of the Finnish Financial
Supervision of the disclosure of major holdings in the Securities
Markets Act when assessing a disclosure obligation due to
convertible bonds, the proportion of holdings must always be
calculated in relation to the share capital entered in the trade
register. The effects on the share capital and voting rights of
any later conversions or subscriptions shall not be taken into
account.

Due to the above mentioned interpretation the ownership percentage is not accurate.

The total number of registered Cencorp Corporation  shares and
voting rights is 31,250,591 and the share capital is EUR
3,125,059.10.

In Virkkala, 13.10.2006

Cencorp Corporation

Board of Directors

Further information:
Ville Parpola
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.

Distribution:
Helsinki Stock Exchange
Main media
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