HÖGANÄS SIGNS NEW CREDIT FACILITIES

Höganäs has signed new long term credit facilities with Danske Bank, Nordea, Svenska Handelsbanken and HSBC (Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation). These facilities, which replace existing agreements, amount to MEUR 225. The facilities have a five-year maturity with an extension option of a maximum of 2 years.

Höganäs, Sweden, 29 June 2005

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