Cell Network/Mandator notes that Pixelpark has called off its transaction with Cell Network/Mandator
Announcement by Cell Network/Mandator Cell Network/Mandator notes that Pixelpark has called off its transaction with Cell Network/Mandator. Cell Network/Mandator wishes to clarify that, by reasons of concerns expressed by the financial markets and the recent volatility in the equity markets, Cell Network/Mandator requested a discussion on the structure of the proposed transaction. This was specifically permitted under the terms of the signed contract between the parties. As a result of this development, Cell Network/Mandator and Pixelpark agreed to postpone the planned roadshow. During discussions being held between Cell Network/Mandator and Pixelpark, Pixelpark unilaterally elected to declare the transaction called off. Cell Network/Mandator has at all times acted in accordance with the agreement between the parties. The merger between Cell Network and Mandator is continuing as planned. The strategy of the new Cell Network is not affected by the discontinued combination with Pixelpark. The ambition to develop the new Cell Network's position as one of the leading European players in order to reach a strong pan-European coverage, as well as a presence in North America and extended presence in Asia remains. For additional information: Marcus Bäcklund, President and CEO, Cell Network AB (publ), +46 8 52 20 41 08 Niklas Flyborg, President and CEO, Mandator AB (publ), +46 8 402 31 00 Arvid Liepe, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Cell Network AB (publ), +46 8 52 20 41 85, +46 70 956 51 85 Ellinor Bollman, Corporate Communications, Mandator AB (publ), +46 70 347 37 14 About Cell Network: Internet company Cell Network AB (publ), with around 540 employees is quoted on the OM Stockholm Stock Exchange's O-list and has operations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, France, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, the UK and Malaysia. The group is a leading Internet consulting company for business development based on new digital media and aims to be the European market leader. Customers include General Electric, Telia, Nokia, ABB, Volvo, Telenor, Renault, Saab, Banque Nationale de Paris, Ericsson, Braathens Malmö Aviation, Astra-Zeneca, Procordia, De norske Bokklubbene, Nationalencyklopedin, Svenskt Flyg, Bonnier, Torget (Sweden Post) and Electrolux Home. About Mandator: Mandator, with approximately 1,200 employees and 38 branches in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Estonia, is one of Europe's major IT and Internet consulting companies. Mandator's expertise covers a wide range of IT applications from product development support through process control and business support. Together with its subsidiary, Journalistgruppen, Mandator delivers complete concepts: infrastructure, applications and content. Mandator's customers are large companies and organizations. Mandator is an independent supplier of expert IT solutions. The Mandator share is quoted on the Stockholm Stock Exchange's O-list. In 1994, Lars O. Pettersson became the single biggest shareholder in Mandator. Together with Niklas Flyborg, he has been responsible for the company's successful evolution into its current form. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/04/06/20000406BIT00630/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/04/06/20000406BIT00630/bit0002.pdf