Industrivärden's Interim report January 1 -June 30, 1999

Interim Report January 1 - June 30, 1999 Industrivärden's total return 28 percent vs. 19 percent for Index * The total return for Industrivärden's stock during the first half of the year was 28 percent, compared with 19 percent for the Findata total return index. Through August 13 the total return was 29 percent (20 percent for the total return index). * Growth in value of the portfolio of listed stocks was 23 percent during the first half of the year (General Index: 17 percent). Through August 13 the listed portfolio increased in value by 31 percent, while the General Index increased by 18 percent. * Net asset value on June 30, 1999, was SEK 197 per share and CPN. On August 13 net asset value was SEK 209 per share and CPN. * Industrivärden's shareholding in AGA was sold to the German company Linde AG for SEK 3.6 billion, with a capital gain of SEK 3.0 billion during the third quarter. ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/08/18/19990818BIT00160/bit0001.doc The full report http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/08/18/19990818BIT00160/bit0002.pdf The full report