Bure’s share capital and number of shares on 31 May 2012

As per 31 May 2012 the total number of shares in Bure Equity AB (publ) amounts to 81 357 241, of which Bure itself holds 0 shares. The share capital amounts to SEK 535 306 872.13.

At the beginning of the month the total number of shares in the company amounted to 85 327 987, of which Bure itself held 3 970 746 shares. The share capital amounted to SEK 535 306 872.

Pursuant to decision of the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2012, Bure has cancelled all the repurchased shares through which the share capital has been reduced by SEK 24 910 556.27 through the cancellation of 3 970 746 shares. A bonus issue for SEK 24 910 556.27 was also carried out in order to restore the share capital. The share capital reduction and bonus issue were registered by the Swedish Companies Registration Office on 9 May 2012.

This information constitutes the public disclosure of a change in the number of shares in accordance with Chapter 4, § 9, paragraph one, of the Financial Instruments Trading Act (1991:980).

Bure Equity AB (publ)

For more information contact:
Andreas Berglin, CFO
Tel.+46 8 – 614 00 20

Bure is a listed investment company with ownership interests in Nordic companies. The current holdings consist of eight portfolio companies, of which three are listed.

The information contained herein is subject to the disclosure requirements of Bure Equity AB under the Swedish Securities Market Act. The information has been publicly communicated on 31 May 2012, 15:00 CET