Intrum Justitia’s acquisition of the minority in IJ Central Europe finalized

As communicated on April 24, 2007, Intrum Justitia acquired the minority interest of 40 percent in the holding company Intrum Justitia Central Europe BV with wholly owned subsidiaries in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

All conditions having been met, the acquisition was closed today and Intrum Justitia Group is thus the 100 percent owner of these companies.

Intrum Justitia’s operations in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary have around 300 employees. Revenues amounted to SEK 166.4 M in 2006 with operating earnings of SEK 32.4 M.