OMX makes minor divestment of shares in Orc Software

OMX has sold 650 000 shares in Orc Software. OMX' result from this divestment is estimated to approximately SEK 100 million, to be recognized as other income during the second quarter of 2007. Following the divestment OMX owns 3 838 075 shares in Orc Software, corresponding to slightly more than 25 percent of its share capital.

“With 25 percent of the share capital, OMX is a strategic owner of Orc Software. OMX and Orc Software will continue to deepen the cooperation with regards to product development and technology sales,” says Markus Gerdien, President Business Area Market Technology OMX.