Orkla ASA has today acquired 303 750 shares in Ekornes ASA. After this transaction Orkla owns 5.14 % of the share capital.

 

Orkla ASA,

Oslo, 16 February 2009

 

Contact:

Rune Helland, SVP Orkla Investor Relations,

Tel: +47 2254 4411

 

Lars Røsæg, Orkla Investor Relations,

Tel: +47 2254 4426