Holmen granted right to make tax deduction

Holmen granted right to make tax deduction Positive effect of MSEK 350 on result According to a decision by the County Administrative Court, Holmen is entitled to make a tax deduction for a loss stated in its tax return for 1997. This decision has now gained legal force, and as a consequence this year's estimated tax charge will be lower. The positive effect on the result for 2001 is estimated at some MSEK 350, which corresponds to SEK 4 per share. This effect will be included in the quarterly figures for the third quarter of the current year. For further information, please contact Anders Almgren, Chief Financial Officer, telephone +46 8 666 21 16. ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by Waymaker http://www.waymaker.net The following files are available for download: http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/08/02/20010802BIT00170/bit0002.doc http://www.waymaker.net/bitonline/2001/08/02/20010802BIT00170/bit0002.pdf