Solteq Plc STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT ON MARCH 17, 2008 SHARE REPURCHASE 17.03.2008 In the Helsinki Stock Exchange Trade date 17.03.2008 Bourse trade BUY Share STQ1V Amount 500 shares Total cost 765,00 EUR Average price/ share 1,5300 EUR Highest price/ share 1,53 EUR Lowest price/ share 1,53 EUR Solteq Plc now holds a total of 3.975 shares including the shares repurchased on 17.03.2008. SOLTEQ PLC For further information, please contact: Hannu Ahola, Managing Director Tel +358 20 1444 211 or +358 40 8444 211, e-mail hannu.ahola@solteq.com Antti Kärkkäinen,CFO Tel +358 20 1444 393 or +358 40 8444 393, e-mail antti.karkkainen@solteq.com Distribution: Helsinki Stock Exchange Key media