Finnlines - Decisions of general meeting

The Continued Annual General Meeting of Finnlines Plc held on 20th May, 2008

Finnlines Plc    Stock Exchange Release 20 May, 2008


The Continued Annual General Meeting of Finnlines Plc held on 20th May, 2008


Christer Antson, President and CEO, told in his speech that Group contribution
has been given, like in previous years, to Finnlines' 100% owned ship owning
companies, which have invested in new vessels or converted older vessels.

The Continued Annual General Meeting held today approved, after voting, the
financial statements and discharged the company's officers from liability for
the financial year 2007. Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company informed
that it will apply for a special audit in the company. 

The Meeting decided, after voting, that the minimum dividend
required by the minority (more than 10% of shares) will be paid.
The total amount of dividend paid is EUR 180,216.40 ie.
EUR 0.00443 per share.

The Board of Directors was, after voting, authorized to resolve on the issuance
of shares.  The Board of Directors may, on the basis of the authorization,
resolve on the issuance of new shares in one or several instalments, so that
the aggregate maximum number of shares issued on the basis of the authorization
will be 10,000,000 shares. The authorization includes the right for direct
issue of shares, in deviation from the shareholders' pre-emptive subscription
right on the terms and conditions prescribed by law.  The authorization is
valid until the next Annual General Meeting. 




Finnlines Plc




Christer Antson
President and CEO


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