Mandatory notification of trade

POD 1.0 AB has on 16. March 2009 acquired 267 031 shares in Birdstep Technology ASA, to an average price of NOK 2,20. After the transaction POD 1.0 AB holds 7 490 495 shares in Birdstep Technology ASA, representing approx. 10,73 % of the issued and outstanding shares and votes in the company.

POD 2.0 AB has on 16. March 2009 acquired 2 849 969 shares in Birdstep Technology ASA, to an average price of NOK 2,20. After the transaction POD 2.0 AB holds 7 490 494 shares in Birdstep Technology ASA, representing approx. 10,73 % of the issued and outstanding shares and votes in the company.

Combined POD 1.0 AB and POD 2.0 AB represents approx 21,46% of the issued and outstanding shares and votes in the company.

Chairman of the Board of Birdstep Technology ASA, Tom Nyman, is Partner of Pod Venture Partners AB who manages both POD 1.0 AB and POD 2.0 AB

Tom Nyman is a primary insider in Birdstep Technology ASA.

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements acc. to §5-12 vphl (Norwegian Securities Trading Act)


For more information:
Tom Nyman
Pod Venture Partners AB
Phone: +46 8 545 064 60