The right to participate
Each shareholder, who is registered on March 21, 2009 in the shareholders’ register of the company held by Euroclear Finland Ltd (previously Finnish Central Securities Depository Ltd), has the right to participate in the general meeting. A shareholder, whose shares are registered on his/her personal book-entry account, is registered in the shareholders’ register of the company.
Registration
A shareholder, who wants to participate in the general meeting, shall register for the meeting no later than March 23, 2009 at 4 p.m. by giving a prior notice of participation. Such notice can be given:
a) by e-mail to generalmeeting@proha.com;
b) by telephone to +358 4362 000;
c) by telefax to +358 4362 500; or
d) by letter to Proha Plc, Registration to Annual General Meeting, Maapallonkuja 1 A, FI-02210 Espoo, Finland.
In connection with the registration, a shareholder shall notify his/her name, personal identification number (or, in case of non-Finnish citizens, date of birth) address, telephone number and the name of a possible assistant. The personal data given to Proha Plc is used only in connection with the general meeting and with the processing of related registrations.
Pursuant to chapter 5, section 25 of the Companies Act, a shareholder who is present at the general meeting has the right to request information with respect to the matters to be considered at the meeting.
Proxy representative and powers of attorney
A shareholder may participate in the general meeting and exercise his/her rights at the meeting by way of proxy representation. A proxy representative shall produce a dated proxy document or otherwise in a reliable manner demonstrate his/her right to represent the shareholder at the general meeting.
Possible proxy documents should be delivered in originals to Proha Plc, Registration to Annual General Meeting, Maapallonkuja 1 A, FI-02210 Espoo, Finland before the last date for registration.
Holders of nominee registered shares
A holder of nominee registered shares, who wants to participate in the general meeting, must be entered into the shareholders’ register of the company on March 21, 2009, the record date of the meeting. A holder of nominee registered shares is advised to request necessary instructions regarding the registration in the shareholders’ register of the company, the issuing of proxy documents and registration for the general meeting from his/her custodian bank. Further information on these matters can also be found on the company’s website at www.proha.com.
Other instructions and information
On the date of this notice to the general meeting, March 4, 2009, the total number of shares and votes in Proha Plc is 61,961,751.