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Jul 18, 2014 at 1:30 AM

Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation to join forces in 2-stroke engine joint venture

Wärtsilä Corporation, Company announcement, 18 July 2014 at 8:20 am EET Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation to join forces in 2-stroke engine joint venture Wärtsilä and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) have signed an agreement to establish a joint venture, which will take over Wärtsilä's 2-stroke engine business. Through the agreement, CSSC will own 70% of the business through its affiliate CSSC Investment and Development Co. Ltd, while Wärtsilä will hold a 30% ownership position. The parties will co-operate in 2-stroke engine technology, marketing, sales, and service activities. The parties have agreed to transfer CSSC's whole position as shareholder to a joint venture established by an entity connected with the Municipal Government of Shanghai and CSSC. Responsibility for servicing Wärtsilä's 2-stroke engines will remain with Wärtsilä Services through its global network to support customers in a more dedicated and efficient way. The joint venture parties will support Wärtsilä Services by providing global ship owners with complete solutions of advanced 2- stroke technologies. The value of the transaction is approximately EUR 46 million. The financial impact of the deal will be dependent on the timing of the closing and certain related mechanisms. The deal will have a positive effect on Wärtsilä's continuing operations. The closing of the transaction is subject to the required regulatory approvals, which are expected during the first quarter of 2015. The joint venture will be domiciled in Switzerland, and the head office will remain at the present 2-stroke engine headquarters in Winterthur. The current 2- stroke engine business management team will remain in place. The joint venture will assume ownership of Wärtsilä's 2-stroke engine technology, and will continue to develop and promote sales of the engine portfolio with the full support of both partners. The objective of the partnership is to combine the strengths of the two partners, both of whom are major players in the global marine sector. The participation of CSSC, the largest shipbuilding conglomerate in China, will accelerate the company's growth in important Asian markets, while retaining its position as an international supplier to the global shipping industry. The partnership will enhance the position of Wärtsilä's 2-stroke technology in the marine engine market, and will provide a strong base for future investments in leading 2-stroke technology and customer support. "We have enjoyed good co-operation with CSSC for many years, and we are convinced that by joining forces we can better serve the needs of our global customers. CSSC shares our vision for the future of the 2-stroke marine engine market, and we feel that this agreement will benefit both parties as well as the entire shipping sector. By enhancing the sales volume of Wärtsilä's 2-stroke engines, product development can be accelerated and critical new engine solutions can be brought to the market much faster than earlier," says Jaakko Eskola, Senior Executive Vice President, Ship Power, Wärtsilä Corporation. "We are very pleased that this agreement has been made and we look forward to working closely with Wärtsilä in this joint venture project. Wärtsilä is a company that we admire as a technology leader, and as a supplier that has provided economic and environmental benefits to ship owners and operators through its high quality products," says Wu Qiang, Vice President, CSSC. For further information please contact: Jaakko Eskola Senior Executive Vice President & President, Ship Power Wärtsilä Corporation Tel. +86 21 5858 5500 jaakko.eskola@wartsila.com Atte Palomäki Executive Vice President, Communications & Branding Wärtsilä Corporation Tel. +358 10 709 5599 atte.palomaki@wartsila.com For investor information, please contact: Natalia Valtasaari Director, Investor Relations Wärtsilä Corporation Tel: +358 10 709 5637 natalia.valtasaari@wartsila.com CSSC in brief China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) is a government-owned shipbuilding conglomerate engaged in shipbuilding, ship-repair, shipboard equipment manufacturing, and marine design and research in China. Through subsidiaries CSSC provides tankers, containerships, passenger ferries, self-unloading ships, deck machinery, lifeboats, diesel engines, and anchors. It also builds warships for the Chinese Navy. In addition CSSC exports ships and other products worldwide. Major enterprises include Shanghai Shipbuilding Company, Guangzhou Shipbuilding Company, Jiujiang Shipbuilding Company, and the publicly traded China CSSC Holdings Limited. CSSC was founded in 1999. www.cssc.net.cn/en/ 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 maximizes the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2013, Wärtsilä's net sales totalled EUR 4.7 billion with approximately 18,700 employees. The company has operations in more than 200 locations in nearly 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland. www.wartsila.com [HUG#1830256]

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