Ed Wood, President of Gambro BCT, departs

Ed Wood, President of Gambro BCT, departs Stockholm, Sweden, April 5, 2000 - Gambro AB (OM Stockholm Exchange: GAMBaST, GAMBbST), a leading international medical technology and healthcare company, today announced that Ed Wood, President of Gambro BCT, has left the company as of April 4, 2000. Gary Heath, head of the BCT Management Team, will serve as acting President of Gambro BCT. Mikael Lilius, President and CEO of Gambro said: "Gambro is entering an exciting new phase of expansion and growth. We have a solid strategy to develop and support our business through this era of opportunity, where we are leveraging on joint group strengths and capabilities. This requires a new breed of global leadership and that all parts are working in the same direction to usher us through this important stage in the company's development." "With a strong market position, innovative products, a solid R&D base and a competent organization, Gambro BCT is well positioned for the future. I see exciting growth opportunities for Gambro BCT and I fully support the established strategy and plans for the future. I have the utmost confidence in the management of Gambro BCT and all its employees. Ed Wood has been with the company for many years and has been instrumental in developing Gambro BCT to where it is today. I thank him for his contribution and wish him all the best for the future." For further information please contact: Bengt Modéer, Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications, tel. +46-8- 613 65 00, +46-70-513 65 33 Anna Augustson, European Investor Relations Manager, tel. +46-8-613 65 35, +46-70-513 65 34 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/04/05/20000405BIT00320/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/04/05/20000405BIT00320/bit0002.pdf