Apr 12, 2006. /Lesprom Network/. Kemira Oyj’s president and CEO Lasse Kurkilahti reiterated the outlook for 2006 published in the financial statement bulletin for 2005. Prices of raw materials and energy are expected to remain high. In 2006, full-year revenue, operating profit and earnings per share are estimated to increase from 2005. The annual general meeting re-elected the current board of directors for a new term of office and re-elected Anssi Soila, M.Sc. (Eng.) as its chairman and Eija Malmivirta M.Sc. (Eng.) as vice-chairman. The current supervisory board will also continue with Aulis Ranta-Muotio, MP, as its chairman. The annual general meeting of Kemira Oyj resolved that a dividend of Euro 0.36 per share be paid for the 2005 financial year. The record date for the dividend payout is 18 April 2006 and the dividend will be paid on 25 April 2006. The annual general meeting authorized the board of directors to decide on increasing the share capital of the company by issuing new shares, stock options or convertible bonds in one or more issues. The increase of the share capital through issuance of new shares, subscription of shares pursuant to stock options and conversion of convertible bonds into shares may amount to a maximum of Euro 22 133 006.87 in total. As a result of share issuance, subscription of shares pursuant to stock options and conversion of convertible bonds into shares an aggregate maximum of 12 480 160 new shares with an approximate book equivalent value of Euro 1.77 per share may be issued. The total amount corresponds to 10% of the registered share capital and the total voting rights. Kemira is an international chemical industry group, which focuses on sectors requiring versatile expertise.