SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH STOCK OPTIONS 2002A IN TELESTE CORPORATION
TELESTE CORPORATION STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 7.5.2007
SHARES SUBSCRIBED WITH STOCK OPTIONS 2002A IN TELESTE CORPORATION
A total of 1,850 shares in Teleste Corporation have been subscribed for with the
stock options 2002A after the share capital increase registered on 21 March
2007. In accordance with the Terms and Conditions, the share subscription price
with the stock options 2002A is EUR 6.75/share.
The share subscription period with the stock options 2002A commenced in February
2005. The stock option program was approved by the Annual General Meeting on 8
April 2002.
These shares, 1,850 in total, have been entered into the Trade Register on 7 May
2007. As a result of the share subscriptions, the number of shares was increased
by a total of 1,850 new shares. The share subscription price will be recorded
under the invested non-restricted equity fund. After the increase of 1,850
shares registered on 7 May 2007, the number of Teleste shares is 17,419,182. The
shares have no nominal value.
The holders of the new shares are entitled to all shareholder rights from the
registration date, i.e. 7 May 2007. Listing of the new shares will be applied
for on the Helsinki Stock Exchange together with the old shares beginning 8 May
2007.
Teleste is an international technology group founded in 1954, which is
specialized in broadband data communication systems and solutions. The group is
divided into two Strategic Business Areas: Broadband Cable Networks and Video
Networks. Broadband Cable Networks serves cable operators and a major part of
its business activities are handled through direct customer contact. Video
Networks supplies solutions for optical signal transmission and video network
management software solutions for video surveillance and a major part of its
business is handled through system integrators. Both Business areas are among
the leading providers in their market areas and are globally recognized for
their know-how and ability to produce technically cutting edge solutions year
after year. In 2006 the group's net sales totalled EUR 101.8 million and the
group employed 621 persons at the year-end. The company has approximately 30
offices world-wide and over 90% of Teleste's net sales are generated outside
Finland. The company is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Visit
www.teleste.com for more information.
TELESTE CORPORATION
Jukka Rinnevaara
CEO
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
CFO Erja Saarikoski tel. +358 2 2605 685 or +358 40 550 9677
DISTRIBUTION:
Helsinki Stock Exchange
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www.teleste.com