Fri April 20 10:05 am 2012 in category Stock exchange releases
Nokian Tyres plc Stock Exchange Release 20 April, 2012 10:00 a.m.

Nokian Tyres applies for listing of stock options 2010A



Nokian Tyres plc applies for listing of stock option rights 2010A of Nokian Tyres plc Stock Options 2010 program on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki to commence on 2 May 2012.

A total of 1,320,000 stock options 2010A were issued.

Each stock option 2010A entitles its holder to subscribe for one share of Nokian Tyres plc at a subscription price of EUR 17.49. The share subscription period is from 2 May 2012 to 31 May 2014.

As a result of the exercise of the outstanding stock options 2010A, the number of the Nokian Tyres plc shares may increase by a maximum of 1,320,000 new shares.

Evli Bank Plc acts as a subscription place for share subscriptions with Nokian Tyres plc 2010 stock options.

The shares subscribed for under stock options 2010A during 2012 will be registered into the Finnish Trade Register and listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki on the following target dates:

Share subscription deadlineEntry into the Trade Register on or aboutNew shares tradable on or about
26.7.201221.8.201222.8.2012
17.10.201212.11.201213.11.2012
20.11.201217.12.201218.12.2012

Shares will establish shareholders rights as of the date of share registration.

The terms and conditions of Nokian Tyres plc stock options 2010 with additional information are available on the company's website www.nokiantyres.com.

Nokian Tyres plc
Antti-Jussi Tähtinen
Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Distribution: NASDAQ OMX, media, www.nokiantyres.com