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ASPOCOMP S HALF YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT 2016 Key figures 4-6/2016 in brief 4-6/2016 4-6/2015 Change Net sales 5.3 M 4.4 M 1.0 M EBITDA 0.4 M -0.2 M 0.6 M Comparable operating result 0.2 M -0.3 M 0.5 M % of net sales 3.1 % -7.0 % 10.1 ppts Operating result 0.2 M -0.5 M 0.7 M % of net sales 3.1 % -11.6 % 14.6 ppts Earnings per share 0.02-0.08 0.11 Key figures 1-6/2016 in brief 1-6/2016 1-6/2015 Change Net sales 9.5 M 8.9 M 0.5 M EBITDA 0.2 M 0.2 M 0.0 M Comparable operating result -0.3 M -0.2 M -0.1 M % of net sales -2.9 % -2.1 % -0.8 ppts Operating result -0.3 M -0.4 M 0.1 M Earnings per share -0.05-0.06 0.01 Operative cash flow -0.2 M 0.2 M -0.4 M Equity ratio 65.7 % 74.0 % -8.3 ppts Order book at the end of period 2.4 M 1.1 M 1.3 M OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE The company s full-year guidance remains unchanged. In 2016, net sales are expected to grow and the operating result to be in the black. In 2015, net sales amounted to EUR 17.5 million and the operating result to EUR -1.2 million. CEO S REVIEW Sales increased during the second quarter to EUR 5.3 million and were EUR 1.2 million higher than in the first quarter. Growth was 22 percent in comparison to the previous year's second quarter, or almost EUR 1.0 million. Demand improved, driven especially by automotive industry customers, but demand for printed circuit boards that support telecommunications customers' product development also picked up after a weak start to

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 2 the year. The focus of growth during the second quarter was on Central Europe and especially Germany, which is Europe's largest printed circuit board market. The company's order book continued to grow throughout the second quarter and was EUR 2.4 million at the end of the reporting period. The increase in the order book was mainly due to new projects in the automotive industry. Second-quarter operating profit increased to EUR 0.2 million, representing slightly more than 3 percent of net sales. Comparable operating profit saw a year-on-year improvement of EUR 0.5 million. Operating result for the first half of the year was still EUR 0.3 million in the red. The strong order book is expected to support favorable result performance during the latter half of the year. NET SALES AND EARNINGS April-June 2016 Second-quarter net sales amounted to EUR 5.3 million, a year-on-year increase of 22 percent. The five largest customers accounted for 52 percent of net sales (48% 4-6/2015). In geographical terms, 92 percent of net sales were generated in Europe (92%), 6 percent in Asia (7%) and 2 percent in North America (1%). Orders from automotive industry customers increased significantly and deliveries to telecommunications customers improved after a weak start to the year. The operating result for the second quarter amounted to EUR 0.2 million (EUR -0.5 million 4-6/2015). Second quarter comparable operating result was EUR 0.5 million higher than a year earlier. Net financial expenses for the second quarter amounted to EUR 0.0 million (EUR 0.0 million). Earnings per share were EUR 0.02 (EUR -0.08). First half of 2016 First-half net sales amounted to EUR 9.5 million (EUR 8.9 million 1-6/2015), a year-on-year increase of 6 percent. The five largest customers accounted for 50 percent of net sales (47% 1-6/2015). In geographical terms, 90 percent of net sales were generated in Europe (94%), 6 percent in Asia (5%) and 4 percent in North America (1%). First-half operating result amounted to EUR -0.3 million (EUR -0.4 million 1.6/2015). The comparable operating result was EUR -0.3 million (EUR -0.2 million 1-6/2015, including the Teuva plant's shutdown costs). Net financial expenses amounted to EUR 0.0 million (EUR 0.0 million). Earnings per share were EUR -0.05 (EUR -0.06). INVESTMENTS AND R&D Investments during the review period amounted to EUR 0.1 million (EUR 0.4 million 1-6/2015). R&D costs comprise general production development costs. These costs do not fulfill the IAS 38 definition of either development or research and are therefore booked into plant overheads.

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 3 CASH FLOW AND FINANCING Cash flow from operations during the period was EUR -0.2 million (EUR 0.2 million 1-6/2015). Cash flow after investments was EUR -0.3 million (EUR -0.2 million). Cash assets amounted to EUR 0.3 million at the end of the period (EUR 0.4 million 6/2015). Interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 1.6 million (EUR 0.9 million 6/2015). Gearing was 14.6 percent (4.7%). Non-interest-bearing liabilities amounted to EUR 3.2 million (EUR 2.5 million). At the end of the period, the Group s equity ratio amounted to 65.7 percent (74.0%). The company also has a EUR 0.75 million credit facility, of which EUR 0.6 million was in use on the closing date. In addition, the company has a recourse factoring agreement, of which EUR 0.6 million was in use. PERSONNEL During the review period, the company had an average of 104 employees (130 in 1-6/2015). The personnel count on June 30, 2016 was 105 (110 in 6/2015). Of them, 66 (67) were nonsalaried and 39 (43) salaried employees. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2016 The decisions of the Annual General Meeting, the authorizations given to the Board of Directors by the AGM and the decisions relating to the organization of the Board of Directors have been published in separate stock exchange releases on April 7, 2016. SHARES The total number of Aspocomp s shares at June 30, 2016 was 6,406,505 and the share capital stood at EUR 1,000,000. The company did not hold any treasury shares. A total of 2,130,611 Aspocomp Group Plc. shares were traded on Nasdaq Helsinki during the period from January 1 to June 30, 2016. The aggregate value of the shares exchanged was EUR 2,542,860. The shares traded at a low of EUR 0.97 and a high of EUR 1.55. The average share price was EUR 1.19. The closing price at June 30, 2016 was EUR 1.13, which translates into market capitalization of EUR 7.2 million. Nominee-registered shares accounted for 6 percent of the total shares. ASPOCOMP S BUSINESS OPERATIONS Aspocomp sells and manufactures PCBs and offers related design and logistics services. The company s own manufacturing unit in Oulu comprises the core of its business operations. The Oulu plant focuses on prototype and quick-turn deliveries and the commercialization of new PCB technologies in cooperation with customers product design departments. In addition, operating as a service business, Aspocomp provides technology solutions and more competitive products. Aspocomp s customers are companies that design and manufacture telecom systems and equipment, industrial and automotive electronics, and healthcare systems. The Oulu plant manufactures HDI (High Density Interconnection), multilayer and special material PCBs. It is capable of very fast deliveries, even in the case of structurally complex

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 4 PCBs. Aspocomp s HDI product development and commercialization are centralized in Oulu. In addition, the Oulu plant develops technologies for heat management on PCBs. Electronics supply chains are occasionally hit by disturbances that result in urgent needs. For instance, PCB deliveries might be hindered by overdemand, accidents, natural catastrophes or holiday seasons. Furthermore, problems with deliveries of any of the components assembled on PCBs could lead to layout changes in PCBs. Fulfilling urgent needs due to such changes is difficult and cost-ineffective for high-volume PCB suppliers that manufacture long series. In such situations, the Oulu plant can step in to plug these urgent high-volume needs. In addition to its in-house manufacture, Aspocomp also offers PCB trading services to its customers. These services include the selection of the most suitable high-volume manufacturer, provision of the technical specifications of the product, quality assurance and logistics services. These trading services round out Aspocomp s own manufacturing, enabling customers to cost-effectively buy their PCBs from a single provider over the entire life cycle of a product. Aspocomp s own production operations in Oulu keep it up to date on developments in PCB technology customers can thus rest assured that the company will provide them with the best knowledge and service. OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE A major share of Aspocomp s net sales is generated by quick-turn deliveries and R&D series, and thus the company s order book is short. The company seeks to systematically expand its services to cover the PCB needs of customers over the entire life cycle and thereby balance out variations in demand and the order book. The company estimates that the pick-up in demand that started in February will continue and that the full year as a whole will be better than 2015. The company expects to grow particularly in the automotive industry, industrial electronics and different kinds of security applications. Furthermore, next-generation R&D projects are anticipated to generate growth in telecom equipment. The company s full-year guidance remains unchanged. In 2016, net sales are expected to grow and the operating result to be in the black. In 2015, net sales amounted to EUR 17.5 million and the operating result to EUR -1.2 million. ASSESSMENT OF SHORT-TERM BUSINESS RISKS Dependence on key customers Aspocomp s customer base is concentrated; the majority of sales are generated by a small number of key customers. Aspocomp does not as yet have enough medium-sized customers and still remains too dependent on its key customers. This exposes the company to significant fluctuations in demand. Market trends Although Aspocomp is a marginal player in the global electronics market, changes in global PCB demand also have an impact on the company s business. A prolonged downturn has increased competition in quick-turn deliveries and short production series and has had a negative impact on both demand and prices. Correspondingly, overdemand for PCBs increases the need for quick-turn deliveries and decreases competition in short series, as high-volume manufacturers seek to optimize their capacity utilization ratios.

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 5 Aspocomp s main market area comprises Northern and Central Europe. In case Aspocomp s clients would transfer their R&D and manufacturing out of Europe, demand for Aspocomp s offerings might weaken significantly. Liquidity On the basis of the cash flow forecast prepared monthly, the company estimates that it has enough working capital to meet its needs during the next 12 months, provided that the company s sales and production cost structure develop as predicted and the availability of financing does not weaken unexpectedly. PUBLICATION OF FINANCIAL RELEASES Aspocomp Group Plc. s financial information publication schedule for 2016 is: Interim report for January-September: Thursday, October 28, 2016 Interim report will be published at around 9:00 a.m. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The reported operations include the Group s parent company, Aspocomp Group Plc. All figures are unaudited. The half-year financial report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting. The accounting principles that were applied in the preparation of the financial statements of December 31, 2015 have been applied in the preparation of this report. However, the company complies with new or modified standards that came into effect as of January 1, 2016. The company has determined that these amendments do not have an impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 6 PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT April- June 1 000 4-6/2016 4-6/2015 Change Net sales 5,331 100% 4,365 100% 22% Other operating income 17 0% 5 0% 237% Materials and services -2,287-43% -1,793-41% 28% Personnel expenses -1,603-30% -1,579-36% 2% Other operating costs -1,047-20% -1,211-28% -14% Depreciation and amortization -248-5% -292-7% -15% Operating result 163 3% -505-12% -132% Financial income and expenses -19 0% -30-1% -35% Profit/loss before tax 144 3% -535-12% -127% Income taxes 0 0% 0 0% Profit/loss for the period 144 3% -535-12% -127% Other comprehensive income Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss 0 0% 0 0% Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Currency translation differences 0 0% 2 0% -91% Total other comprehensive income 0 0% 2 0% -91% Total comprehensive income 144 3% -534-12% -127% Earnings per share (EPS) Basic EPS 0.02-0.08-125% Diluted EPS 0.02-0.08-125%

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 7 January- June 1 000 1-6/2016 1-6/2015 Change 1-12/2015 Net sales 9,468 100% 8,922 100% 6% 17,452 100% Other operating income 20 0% 139 2% -86% 161 1% Materials and services -4,004-42% -3,323-37% 20% -7,124-41% Personnel expenses -3,171-33% -3,120-35% 2% -5,923-34% Other operating costs -2,080-22% -2,399-27% -13% -4,593-26% Depreciation and amortization -511-5% -606-7% -16% -1,168-7% Operating result -278-3% -388-4% -28% -1,194-7% Financial income and expenses -45 0% -21 0% 117% -102-1% Profit/loss before tax -323-3% -409-5% -21% -1,295-7% Income taxes -1 0% -1 0% 277 2% Profit/loss for the period -324-3% -409-5% -21% -1,018-6% Other comprehensive income Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss 0 0% 0 0% 0 0% Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss: Currency translation differences 2 0% -1 0% -469% 0 0% Total other comprehensive income 2 0% -1 0% -469% 0 0% Total comprehensive income -321-3% -410-5% -22% -1,018-6% Earnings per share (EPS) Basic EPS -0.05-0.06-17% -0.16 Diluted EPS -0.05-0.06-17% -0.16

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 8 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET 1 000 6/2016 6/2015 Change 12/2015 Assets Non-current assets Intangible assets 3,115 3,061 2% 3,066 Tangible assets 1,803 2,611-31% 2,156 Available for sale investments 15 15 0% 15 Deferred income tax assets 2,595 2,311 12% 2,595 Total non-current assets 7,528 7,998-6% 7,833 Current assets Inventories 2,365 2,170 9% 2,384 Short-term receivables 3,792 3,316 14% 3,311 Cash and bank deposits 270 415-35% 268 Total current assets 6,426 5,902 9% 5,963 Total assets 13,955 13,900 0% 13,796 Equity and liabilities Share capital 1,000 1,000 0% 1,000 Reserve for invested non-restricted equity 4,141 4,075 2% 4,117 Retained earnings 4,027 5,215-23% 4,348 Total equity 9,168 10,290-11% 9,465 Long-term financing loans 108 321-66% 129 Other non-current liabilities 358 108 231% 358 Deferred income tax liabilities 12 8 46% 12 Short-term financing loans 1,505 581 159% 1,176 Trade and other payables 2,804 2,359 19% 2,656 Total liabilities 4,787 3,378 42% 4,331 Total equity and liabilities 13,955 13,900 0% 13,796

Share capital Other reserve Translation differences Retained earnings Total equity Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 9 CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY January-June 2016 1000 Balance at Jan. 1, 2016 1,000 4,117-3 4,351 9,465 Comprehensive income Comprehensive income for the period -324-324 Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax Translation differences 2 2 Total comprehensive income for the period 0 0 2-324 -321 Business transactions with owners Share-based payment 25 0 25 Business transactions with owners, total 0 25 0 0 25 Balance at June 30, 2016 1,000 4,141 0 4,027 9,168 January-June 2015 Balance at Jan. 1, 2015 1,000 4,030-3 5,628 10,655 Comprehensive income Comprehensive income for the period -409-409 Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax Translation differences -1-1 Total comprehensive income for the period 0 0-1 -409-410 Business transactions with owners Share-based payment 45 0 45 Business transactions with owners, total 0 45 0 0 45 Balance at June 30, 2015 1,000 4,075-4 5,219 10,290

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 10 CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT 1 000 1-6/2016 1-6/2015 1-12/2015 Profit for the period -324-409 -1,018 Adjustments 601 509 1,064 Change in working capital -440 122-28 Received interest income 19 28 33 Paid interest expenses -64-49 -135 Paid taxes -1-1 -3 Cash flow from operating activities -208 200-88 Investments -86-358 -469 Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 3 175 47 Cash flow from investing activities -83-183 -422 Increase in financing 512 15 747 Decrease in financing -219-352 -704 Cash flow from financing activities 293-337 43 Change in cash and cash equivalents 1-320 -467 Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period 268 735 735 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period 270 415 268

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 11 KEY FINANCIAL INDICATORS Q2/2016 Q1/2016 Q4/2015 Q3/2015 Q2/2015 Net sales, M 5.3 4.1 4.8 3.8 4.4 EBITDA, M 0.4-0.2-0.1-0.2-0.2 Operating result (EBIT), M 0.2-0.4-0.3-0.5-0.5 of net sales, % 3% -11% -7% -12% -12% Profit/loss before taxes, M 0.1-0.5-0.4-0.5-0.5 of net sales, % 3% -11% -8% -14% 12% Net profit/loss for the period, M 0.1-0.5-0.1-0.5-0.5 of net sales, % 3% -11% -2% -14% -12% Equity ratio, % 66% 66% 69% 75% 74% Gearing, % 15% 18% 11% 5% 5% Gross investments in fixed assets, M 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 of net sales, % 1% 1% 1% 2% 6% Personnel, end of the quarter 105 104 106 108 110 Earnings/share (EPS), 0.02-0.07-0.01-0.08-0.08 Equity/share, 1.43 1.41 1.48 1.53 1.61 A reconciliation of comparable operating result Operating result (EBIT), M 0.2-0.4-0.3-0.5-0.5 Plant shutdown costs 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0-0.2 Adjusted operating result, M 0.2-0.4-0.3-0.5-0.3 Aspocomp presents alternative performance measures to reflect the underlying business performance and to enhance comparability from period to period. The alternative performance measures should not be considered as substitutes for performance measures defined in IFRS. As from Q1 2016, Aspocomp has relabeled the previously used "excluding non-recurring items" non- IFRS financial measures as "comparable" performance measures. Comparable performance measures exclude the income statement impacts of certain non-operational items affecting comparability. Substantial restructuring costs and impairment losses are items that are reported in comparable operating profit. Formulas and definitions Equity/share, = Equity attributable to shareholders Number of shares at the end of period Equity ratio, % = Equity Total assets - advances received x 100 Gearing, % = Net interest bearing liabilities Total equity x 100 Earnings/share (EPS), EBITDA = = Profit attributable to equity shareholders Adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding Earnings before interests, taxes, depreciations and amortisations Comparable operating result = Earnings before interests, taxes and shutdown costs

Aspocomp s half-year financial report January-June 2016 12 CONTINGENT LIABILITIES 1 000 6/2016 6/2015 12/2015 Business mortgage 4,000 4,000 4,000 Operating lease liabilities 551 917 740 Other liabilities 1,528 40 792 Total 6,079 4,957 5,532 All figures are unaudited. Espoo, August 4, 2016 Board of Directors of Aspocomp Group Plc. For further information, please contact Mikko Montonen, CEO, tel. +358 20 775 6860, mikko.montonen(at)aspocomp.com. ASPOCOMP PCB TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Aspocomp develops and sells PCB manufacturing services, focusing on the end-to-end fulfillment of customers PCB needs. Our seasoned professionals help customers to create the most optimal PCB designs, both in terms of performance and cost. Our trimmed production lines produce the most challenging designs with the shortest lead-times in the industry. Operating as a service business, we provide one-stop access to technology solutions and competitive products for all PCB technologies. A printed circuit board (PCB) is the principal interconnection method in electronic devices. PCBs are used for electrical interconnection and as a component assembly platform in most electronic applications. Aspocomp s PCBs are used in many applications, such as telecommunication networks and devices, automotive electronics, security and medical systems, chipset development and industrial automation. www.aspocomp.com Some statements in this stock exchange release are forecasts and actual results may differ materially from those stated. Statements in this stock exchange release relating to matters that are not historical facts are forecasts. All forecasts involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performances or achievements of the Aspocomp Group to be materially different from any future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such forecasts. Such factors include general economic and business conditions, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, increases and changes in PCB industry capacity and competition, and the ability of the company to implement its investment program.