Finnish Competition Authority continues evaluation of Fortum's acquisition of shares in E.ON Finland Oyj

On 2 February 2006, E.ON Nordic AB and Fortum signed a contract according to which Fortum purchases all the shares of E.ON Finland Oyj owned by E.ON Nordic. When the purchase takes effect, the contract on the shares of E.ON Finland owned by the City of Espoo, signed by the City of Espoo and Fortum on 18 January 2006, will also become effective. With these share transactions Fortum will own a number of shares entitling to 99.8% of the share capital and votes of E.ON Finland. The purchase requires the approval of the Finnish Competition Authority. The Finnish Competition Authority announced on 3 March 2006 that it will continue its evaluation of the acquisition of shares in E.ON Finland Oyj. The further processing will last a maximum of three months. Fortum Corporation Carola Teir-Lehtinen Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications For further information, please contact: Timo Karttinen, Development Director, tel. +358 50 453 6555 Carola Teir-Lehtinen, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, tel. +358 50 452 4118 Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange Key media