The holders of the new shares are entitled to all shareholders' rights from the registration date, i.e. 14th of May, 2002. Listing of the new shares will be applied for at the Helsinki Exchanges together with the old shares as of 15th of May, 2002.
The Vaisala Group is a successful international technology company that develops and manufactures electronic measurement systems and equipment for meteorology, environmental sciences, traffic safety and industry. Vaisala employs over 1200 professionals and achieved net sales of EUR 183.5 million in 2001. Vaisala serves customers throughout the world. In 2001, exports accounted for 96% of net sales.