Connecta denies merger talks

Connecta denies merger talks Connecta has released the following statement in response to the article that appeared in the Finanstidningen business daily today (November 12) that cites possible discussions of a merger between Linné and Connecta. There are no discussions regarding a merger being held between Connecta and Linné. For additional information, contact: Anders Swensson, Chief Financial Officer Tel: +46 8 412 30 00 e-mail: anders.swensson@connecta.se or Christer Jacobsson, President and CEO Tel: +46 8 412 30 00 e-mail: christer.jacobsson@connecta.se Connecta AB is an Internet consulting company in the field of business development via the Internet. With its total-approach concept, Connecta can be a full-service supplier to large companies and organisations, offering consulting services that strengthen customers' ability to conduct business in the new digital economy. Connecta currently has about 420 employees. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/11/12/19991112BIT00180/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/11/12/19991112BIT00180/bit0002.pdf