NattoPharma announced May 4th 2009 that there recently has been established contact with several industrial companies who wish to enter into dialogue about the possible acquisition or merger with NattoPharma. In order to ensure shareholder value in the best possible way, the company has prioritized the work to find the most optimal solution, both with regard to the value and type of transaction for the company and its shareholders. NattoPharma has appointed HDR Partners in Sweden as the company's strategic advisor for this process.

 

HDR Partners is a financial advisor with specialist competence within the Nordic Life Science and Technology sectors. The four partners previously held senior positions at the two leading investment banks in the Nordic region. HDR has rapidly expanded its business and today represents the leading M&A-team within Nordic Life Science and IT/Technology, consisting of eleven professionals with background from investment banking, venture capitalists and industrials in the Nordic region.
 
For further information, please contact:
 
Morten Sundstø
IR and Communication

NattoPharma ASA

Phone. +47 950 61860
 
Thomas Christensen
CEO
NattoPharma ASA
Phone. +47 922 55 444
 
Anders Rodebjer
Partner
HDR Partners
Phone: +46 70 190 75 53