The instant notice is issued by Thin Film Electronics ASA ("Thinfilm") on behalf of a person with disclosure obligation.

Morten Opstad, chairman of the board of directors of Thinfilm who shall also open the annual general meeting on 10 May 2011, had until this morning received powers of attorney to represent and vote for a total of 46,555,454 shares, corresponding to 16.6 per cent of the share capital and the voting rights of the company. The powers of attorney contain voting instructions on one or more subjects. The powers of attorney are only valid at the instant annual general meeting.

Mr. Opstad and close relations hold 1,102,496 shares in Thinfilm, corresponding to 0.4 per cent of the share capital and the voting rights of the company. Mr. Opstad will also represent and vote for these shares at the general meeting.

Mr. Opstad holds 325,000 subscription rights in Thinfilm.

20 April 2011
Thin Film Electronics ASA


This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.



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