2007-06-19 14:09:31 CEST

2007-06-19 14:09:31 CEST


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Okmetic Oyj - Company Announcement

OKMETIC SIGNS AN IMPORTANT RAW MATERIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT


OKMETIC OYJ       STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE    19 JUNE 2007

OKMETIC SIGNS AN IMPORTANT RAW MATERIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT

Okmetic and Tokuyama Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of
polycrystalline silicon, have today signed an agreement whereby
Tokuyama will supply Okmetic with polycrystalline silicon, the
principal raw material for Okmetic's products.

The agreement will improve the availability of Okmetic's raw material
significantly and is worth around 60 million dollars. It covers the
years 2008-2012 and includes a total of around 4.4 million dollars'
worth of advance payments, which will be made between now and next
year.

OKMETIC OYJ

Antti Rasilo
President

For further information, please contact:

Antti Rasilo, President, Okmetic Oyj,
Tel. +358 9 5028 0232, email: antti.rasilo@okmetic.com

Timo Koljonen, Senior Vice President, Production, Okmetic Oyj,
Tel. +358 9 5028 0263, email: timo.koljonen@okmetic.com

Distribution:

Helsinki Exchanges
Principal media

IN BRIEF

Okmetic - Take it higher

Okmetic is a technology Company that manufactures and carries out
further processing on high-quality silicon wafers for the sensor and
semiconductor industries. The Company also sells technology. Okmetic's
wafers are part of a further processing chain, which produces end
products that improve human interaction and quality of life.

Okmetic's products are based on innovative product development, an
efficient production process and a strong partner network. The Company
offers its customers solutions that enhance their competitiveness and
profitability.

Okmetic has plants in Vantaa, Finland and in Allen, Texas in North
America. The Company is quoted on the Helsinki Stock Exchange (Nordic
Small Cap list: OKM1V). More information about the Company can be
found at www.okmetic.com.