Wärtsilä Oyj Abp — M&A Activity 2012

Jan 26, 2012

Court sanctions the Scheme of Arrangement related to Hamworthy acquisition

Court sanctions the Scheme of Arrangement related to Hamworthy acquisition

Wärtsilä Corporation, Company Announcement, 26 January 2012, at 18:15 hrs (EET)

Wärtsilä is pleased to announce that the Scheme of Arrangement with regards to
the acquisition of Hamworthy was sanctioned at a Court hearing held today in
London, United Kingdom.

Subject to the Court hearing confirming the associated Reduction of Capital on
30 January 2012, the Scheme is expected to become effective and the control
transferred to Wärtsilä on 31 January 2012.
More information about the recommended acquisition of Hamworthy.

For further information, please contact:

Atte Palomäki
Group Vice President, Communications & Branding
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 10 709 5599
atte.palomaki@wartsila.com

For investor information, please contact:

Pauliina Tennilä
Director, Investor Relations
Wärtsilä Corporation
Tel: +358 40 570 5530
pauliina.tennila@wartsila.com

Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine
and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total
efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the
vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2010, Wärtsilä's net sales
totalled EUR 4.6 billion with more than 17,500 employees. The company has
operations in 160 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed
on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.www.wartsila.com

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