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1 THE FINNISH TECHNOPARK EXPERIENCES CASE TECHNOPOLIS EKATERINBURG MR. PERTTI HUUSKONEN, FINLAND

2 Pertti Huuskonen, M.Sc., emba, MKT Founder and High Tech Entrepreneur VaKoTe Oy, President and CEO Technopolis Oyj, Full time Chairman of the Board Technopolis Oyj, Entrepreneur, Advisor and Business Angel Investor Lunacon Oy and Oulu University Business School, 2011-> Current Board Memberships Lapti-Invest Oy, Capricode Oy, Technopolis Oyj, Kaleva Media Oy, Autoprod Oy and As Pro Kapital Grupp

3 IN SUPPORT OF YOUR SUCCESS TECHNOPOLIS PLC Technopolis offers modern business environments where companies can focus on their own core competence. Established over 30 years ago in Oulu Strongly growth-oriented, internationalizing, profitable, Nasdaq OMX listed company The customers include 1,400 knowledgeintensive companies and organizations with approximately 24,000 employees. Develops and owns its premises. In-house personnel take care of their customers. Technopolis offers premises and services that support the success of companies

4 FOR THE BEST FOR YOUR COMPANY TECHNOPOLIS SERVICE CONCEPT Combines premises, business services and development services into a package that supports success Supports customers' growth and internationalization Helps make operations more efficient, trimming costs and reducing environmental loads Facilitates local and international networks

5 APPROPRIATE PREMISES The premises are designed to match the needs of your company prior to moving in Open-plan office, work rooms or a suitable mix of both Interior design solutions that match your corporate image Alteration work done professionally, renovations on schedule as turnkey projects Premises that support the modern working culture improve efficiency Adaptability in case the need for space changes

6 THROUGH VERSATILE SERVICES

7 FOR YOUR COMPANY'S GROWTH AND INTERNATIONALIZATION

8 YOUR NETWORK EFFICIENTLY MATCHMAKING SERVICES High-quality matchmaking events Technopolis Business Breakfast MoneyTalks on a monthly basis MoneyTalks Forum twice a year Tailored events Contacts with the Technopolis network, customers, partners, growth companies and investors Preferred Partner Program (P3) International VC Zone Enterprise Europe Network

9 FOR YOUR COMPANY'S GROWTH FUNDRAISING SERVICES The best possible total financing solution is sought for your company Efficient process management -> results in success National and international financers in the Technopolis financer network Versatile experience in different forms of financing: risk investments, angel investments, public subsidies, and loans, among others Dozens of our customers have raised tens of millions of euros of financing with our help

10 IN THE BEST LOCATIONS Chain of 17 modern business environments in Espoo, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Lappeenranta, Oulu, Tampere, and Vantaa, as well as in St. Petersburg and Tallinn Premium premises with floor areas of 6 m 2-40,000 m 2 Adaptability ensures that your company always has access to appropriate premises Fully-tuned environmental friendliness and economic efficiency Combined with the services, the business environments establish a strong ecosystem with all required actors

11 Oulu is the largest Technopolis unit, and its five unique business environments offer versatile opportunities for your company's growth and success. Technopolis Linnanmaa, a concentration of top experts in one of the most significant development centers of technology in Finland Technopolis Lentokentäntie, a dynamic technology center in the immediate vicinity of the airport Technopolis Ydinkeskusta, a modern operating environment in the heart of the city Technopolis Kontinkangas, a unique medicine and software development growth center Technopolis Laanila, a growing water and environment sector competence center

12 Three impressive business environments in the heart of business. Technopolis Innopoli, an innovative business environment in the core of the largest technology community in Finland, Espoo Technopolis Helsinki-Vantaa, location next to the international airport offers easy connections abroad Technopolis Ruoholahti, a new and stylish business environment next to good traffic connections, near the Länsiväylä highway Completed premises in prime locations amount to 60,000 m 2.

13 Two success-promoting business environments in the most central locations in the city. Technopolis Skinnarila Next to the Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Saimaa University of Applied Sciences. More than 8,000 students in all, and extensive resources in R&D and recruiting experts Technopolis Vapaudenaukio, the best meeting place for companies in the city center Technopolis Lappeenranta and its partners specialize in assisting companies in their business operations relating to Russia.

14 Versatile portfolio of premium locations in eight places close to the city center. Technopolis Innova, a logistically excellent solution in the immediate vicinity of the the city center. Technopolis Ohjelmakaari and Ylistönmäentie locations feature good and quiet premises for start-ups and longestablished companies Technopolis Agora, a research center for human information technology and the university Technopolis Survontie, office premises with a magnificent lakeside view in close connection with the university Technopolis Viveca, for companies in the fields of wellbeing and sports research

15 Three campuses with a total of over 50,000 m 2 of high-quality office premises Technopolis Hermia, a dynamic business environment for companies in ICT, machine manufacture, automation technology and laser technology Technopolis Finnmedi, a campus for wellbeing services and life sciences Technopolis Yliopistonrinne, a top meeting place for expert services and popular venue for events Business Zone in Yliopistonrinne: comfortable working space for an hour, a day, or months.

16 More than 53,000 m 2 of space for success. 150 companies and organizations in two locations. Technopolis Microkatu Technopolis Viestikatu In the immediate vicinity of the university, university hospital and various research institutes. More than 30 special laboratories are located in the Technopolis Kuopio premises. The strategy of strong growth is implemented in Kuopio.

17 World-class business environment in the second largest city in Russia, in the rapidly growing St. Petersburg economic area. Technopolis Pulkovo The first and only campus serving high-tech companies in St. Petersburg Excellent location next to the international airport Customers include both Russian and international IT companies Gateway to the Russian market Premium meeting, videoconference and restaurant facilities

18 High-quality, modern premises in the center of Estonian business. Technopolis Ülemiste Next to the international airport, excellent traffic connections to downtown Tallinn Campus for innovative business An excellent customer base is already there 130 companies and 46,000 m 2 of modern premises, plenty of growth potential

19 Technopolis Financing Company was founded as a Private-Public Partnership main owner was City of Oulu The first site was leased from a private investor in order to have a fast start for the operations The owners had different motivations for their investments and commitments Main owner was very helpful anchor for the development - especially in difficult situations The trust for the operations and key people was the key for success in financing The media activities supported the positive attitude among all stakeholders and banks

20 Technopolis IPO 1999-> Nasdaq Main reasons for IPO were the financing of the growth and the liquidity of the share The business idea and the profitability were in a good shape Listing process demands time and resources The right timing is essential for a successful listing and share price development after IPO The preparations for IPO shall be started very much before the final round

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22 70,0 Share Issues , EUR million 60,0 59,6 50,0 40,0 30,0 20,0 19,9 19,4 10,0 0,0 5,9 6/99 IPO 4,2 0,5 6,9 4/01 10/01 4/02 Rights Issue 5,7 6,3 1/03 7/04 5/05 Rights Issue + Private Placement 2,3 8,5 10,3 5,3 10,5 11,3 12/05 7/06 10/06 1/07 8/07 11/07 5/08 Rights Issue 5/10

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24 Thank You for Your Interest!

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