Einari Vidgrén has passed away

Einari Vidgrén, the founder of Ponsse Plc and Chairman of the Board of
Directors, passed away at the age of 67 suddenly last night, 26 October 2010.

Due to the sudden passing of the Chairman of the Board, the Board of Ponsse Plc
has been reorganised. Juha Vidgrén was unanimously appointed as the Chairman of
the Board, and Heikki Hortling was appointed as Vice Chairman. Juha Vidgrén has
previously worked as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Ponsse Plc and has been a
member of the Board of Ponsse Plc since 2000. Heikki Hortling has been a member
of the Board of Ponsse since 31 March 2010.

Vieremä, 26 October 2010

PONSSE PLC

Juha Vidgrén
Chairman of the Board

FURTHER INFORMATION
Juha Vidgrén, Chairman of the Board, tel. +358 40 730 0047


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