Saab has acquired 99 percent of the shares in Celsius and completes the offer

The offer by Saab AB to acquire all of the shares in Celsius AB has been accepted to such an extent that Saab now controls approximately 99 percent of the shares and 99 percent of the votes in Celsius.

All the conditions for the offer by Saab as stated in the offer document dated 30 November 1999 have therefore been met and Saab will subsequently complete the offer. Saab intends to commence a compulsory acquisition procedure shortly to acquire the remaining outstanding shares in Celsius. Saab intends to accept offers from shareholders in Celsius to acquire shares in Celsius on the market for not more than SEK 179. Such purchases may cease without further notice.

Settlement for the shares submitted during the acceptance period will commence on 3 March 2000.

For further information, please contact:
Lars Jagerfelt,Vice President, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Saab AB tel +46 13 18 71 65
Agneta Kammeby, Investor Relations, Saab AB tel +46 13 18 71 25

 



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