Approximately 99 percent acceptance in the offer to the shareholders in D&D

Approximately 99 percent acceptance in the offer to the shareholders in D&D The subscription period is further prolonged until 7 April 2000 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 period been accepted by shareholders in D&D representing approximately 99 percent of the total number of shares and votes in D&D. The combination has been implemented. Hemköp today owns approximately 98.4 percent of the total number of shares and votes in D&D. In order to enable for those shareholders who have not yet accepted the offer to do so, Hemköp has decided to further prolong the subscription period up to and including 7 April 2000. Those shareholders who accept the offer during the extended subscription period, from 26 February up to and including 7 April 2000, have the right to withdraw their subscription up to and including 7 April 2000. Settlement for shares redeemed during the extended subscription period is expected to be initiated on 25 April 2000. Enskilda Securities is financial adviser to Hemköp. Enquiries to: Håkan Matz, CEO Hemköpskedjan AB Tel: +46-23-589 00 or +46-70-589 22 11 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/03/22/20000322BIT00690/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/03/22/20000322BIT00690/bit0002.pdf