Componenta Corporation has received the following statement dated 15 August 2008 from Etra Invest Oy concerning a change in its shareholding:

"Notification of change of shareholding in accordance with section 9 of chapter 2 of the Securities Market Act.

Etra Invest Oy's share of the voting rights and share capital of Componenta Corporation has exceeded thirty (30) per cent with a share transaction concluded 14 August 2008.

In accordance with section 9 of chapter 2 of the Securities Market Act, we announce to the Financial Supervision and Componenta Corporation the following:

1) Target company: Componenta Corporation

2) Date on which shareholding has changed: 14 August 2008

3) Exact share of voting rights and share capital in Componenta Corporation:
No. of shares Share of share capital Share of voting rights
Shares 3.174.433 29.01 % 29.01 %
Convertible capital notes 185.000 1.69 % 1.69 %
Total 3.359.433 30.70 % 30.70 %

4) Full name of shareholder and...