Repurchase of own shares

Stock Exchange Release 19.2.2010 18:35

Date: 19 February 2010
Exchange transaction: Buy
Share class: AHL1V

Amount: 2000
Average price /share: 11,66250 EUR
Highest price /share: 11,70000 EUR
Lowest price /share: 11,65000 EUR
Total price: 23325,00 EUR

The shares held by Ahlstrom Corporation on 19 February 2010
AHL1V 27657

AHLSTROM CORPORATION

On behalf of Ahlstrom Corporation

Pasi Väisänen
EVLI BANK PLC