EXEL PLC STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 14.3.2008 at 13.00 Change in publication date of Exel's January-March 2008 Interim Report Exel Oyj will publish its Interim Report for the period 1 January - 31 March 2008 on Friday, 2 May 2008 at 13.30 Finnish time. The previously announced publication date was 5 May 2008. Exel's January-June Interim Report as well as January-September Interim Report will be published as earlier announced on 24 July 2008 and 30 October 2008 respectively. EXEL PLC The Board of Directors Further information: Göran Jönsson, President, tel. +46 708 43 0110, or email goran.jonsson@exel.fi Ilkka Silvanto, CFO and Administrative Director, tel. +358 50 598 9553, or email ilkka.silvanto@exel.fi DISTRIBUTION OMX Nordic Exchange Helsinki Main news media www.exel.net EXEL IN BRIEF Exel is a technology company which designs, manufactures and markets composite profiles and tubes for industrial applications and sports equipment. Exel's operations consist of two divisions: Exel Composites, the Industry Division of Exel, and Exel Sports Brands. The personnel's expertise and high level of technology play a major role in Exel's operations. The core of the operations is based on own, internally developed composite technology, product range based on it and the domination of selected market segments with a strong quality and brand image. The Company's growth is based on permanent search of new applications and development in co-operation with customers. Exel concentrates on niche segments and on profitable growth. Exel's share is listed in the Small Cap segment of the OMX Exchange Helsinki's Nordic list.