Statement of the Board of Directors of Ainax AB (publ) (“Ainax”) in relation to the announced public offer by Scania AB (publ) ("Scania")
Reference is made to the Statement of the Board of Directors of Ainax of January 11, 2005 in relation to the announced public offer by Scania. After extensive discussions with Scania the Board of Directors of Ainax has concluded that it is not been possible to effect, within the context of the Scania offer, a dividend distribution to Ainax shareholders from the liquid funds in Ainax. The Board of Directors of Ainax notes that shareholders of Ainax who accept the offer from Scania, will take part in Scania's proposed dividend for the fiscal year 2004. The Board of Directors maintains its