UBS AG's Stake in Outotec Falls Below 5 Percent

UBS AG's combined ownership in Outotec Oyj's shares dropped below the five percent threshold on January 7, 2008, the company announced on January 8. The jointly held stake comprised 2,040,807 shares, representing 4.86 percent of the company's share capital and voting rights.

The disclosure was made in accordance with provisions of the Securities Market Act. Outotec's total share capital consists of 42,000,000 shares, with each share carrying one vote at general meetings. The company did not provide further details regarding the reasons for the change or potential future ownership adjustments.

This shift in UBS AG's holdings may impact Outotec's shareholder structure and investment strategies. The announcement focused solely on regulatory notification requirements without offering market analysis or forward-looking statements.