The subscription period for the B series options under Konecranes 2003 option programme ended on March 31 2008.
In total, 800,000 new shares were subscribed under the programme, which increased Konecranes' share capital by Euros 275,600. The subscription rights for the 2003B series stock options were fully exercised.
Some 416,000 new shares were subscribed under the programme, which increased Konecranes' share capital by Euros 155,400.