Future outlook

Instability in the world economy and currency exchange rate changes are expected to continue to affect the result. Due to the structure of Vaisala's customer base, the company's market situation is expected to remain unchanged in 2008. The net sales and operating profit for 2008 are expected to remain at the same level or be slightly higher than in the preceding year. Large seasonal variations are typical of Vaisala's business, on account of which the first quarter will probably be weaker than subsequent ones, as in previous years. The market situation is expected to remain favorable, especially in Asia-Pacific.

Vaisala aims to be the global market leader in its selected business areas in the future, too. Therefore, inputs in the development of products and competitiveness will continue to be substantial in 2008.