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Ulrik Svensson appointed acting CEO from 15th May 2002 Ulrik Svensson, at present CFO in Esselte, has been appointed acting CEO from the 15th May when Anders Igel will leave his post as CEO. Between the 15th May and 30th June Anders Igel will be at the disposal of Esselte to assist Ulrik Svensson. At the same time he will be engaged in the preparation work prior to the planned merger between Telia and Sonera. The board of Esselte has, as earlier announced, initiated the search for a new CEO. Kurt Jofs Chairman Esselte is the leading global office supplies manufacturer with annual sales of approx. SEK 11 billion, subsidiaries in 26 countries, selling office products in over 120 countries and employing approx. 6,500 people. Esselte makes it easier for people to organize the modern workplace. Our principal brands are: DYMO, Pendaflex, Leitz and Esselte. Esselte AB is listed on the Stockholm and London stock exchanges. To learn more about Esselte, visit our website at www.esselte.com. For further information please contact: · Kurt Jofs, Chairman +46 (0) 706 388 361 · Ulrik Svensson +44 (0) 7770 746 344 · Thomas Groth, IR +44 (0) 1895 878 983 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/05/03/20020503BIT00850/wkr0001.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2002/05/03/20020503BIT00850/wkr0002.pdf