GM/Opel exercises option in Saab Automobile

Stockholm, January 31, 2000 GM/Opel exercises option in Saab Automobile Investor AB and General Motors have reached agreement on the complete transfer of Investor's 50-percent ownership in Saab Automobile to the GM Group for a price of USD 125 million, which was agreed upon in 1996. Final completion is conditional upon EU Commission approval. Investor's claims for debt on Saab Automobile are not affected by this transaction. INVESTOR AB For further information: Nils Ingvar Lundin, Managing Director Corporate Relations, +46-8-614 20 49, +46-70-514 20 49 Per Spångberg, Vice President Investor Relations, +46-8-614 20 31, +46-70-624 20 31 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/01/31/20000131BIT00550/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2000/01/31/20000131BIT00550/bit0002.pdf