Approximately 99.9 percent acceptance in the offer to the shareholders in D&D

Approximately 99.9 percent acceptance in the offer to the shareholders in D&D The offer from Hemköpskedjan AB (publ) ("Hemköp") to the shareholders in D&D Dagligvaror AB (publ) ("D&D") in connection with the combination between the companies has, during the initial and the prolonged acceptance periods, been accepted by shareholders in D&D representing approximately 99.9 percent of the total number of shares and votes in D&D. Settlement for shares redeemed during the extended subscription period, from 26 February up to and including 7 April 2000, is expected to be initiated on 25 April 2000. The Finnish Competition Authorities has not had any objections to the New Food Company's acquisition of a majority of the shares and votes in Spar Finland. Enskilda Securities is financial adviser to Hemköp. Enquiries to: Mats Jansson, CEO Hemköpskedjan AB Tel: +46-8-700 66 30 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/04/12/20000412BIT00870/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/04/12/20000412BIT00870/bit0002.pdf