Change in number of votes and shares

The recently completed non-cash issue in conjunction with the
acquisition of a minority holding in Inwido Finland, resulted in an
increase in the number of shares and votes in Ratos in November as
set out below.

The number of B shares has increased by 503 640 and the number of
votes by 50 364. As of 30 November 2009, the total number of shares
in Ratos (A and B shares) amounts to 161 852 892 and the number of
votes to 54 280 966. Number of outstanding shares are 158 615 645.


For further information please contact
Arne Karlsson, CEO Ratos, +46 8 700 17 00


Financial calendar from Ratos:

Year-end report 2009                         18 February 2010
Annual General Meeting 2010                  15 April 2010
Interim Report January - March 2010          6 May 2010
Interim Report January - June 2010           20 August 2010
Interim Report January - September 2010      4 November 2010



Ratos is a listed private equity company. The business concept is to
maximise shareholder value over time by investing in, developing and
divesting primarily unlisted companies. Ratos offers investors a
unique investment opportunity. Ratos's equity is approximately SEK 15
billion and has a market capitalisation of approximately SEK 28
billion. Ratos's holdings include AH Industries, Anticimex, Arcus
Gruppen, Bisnode, Camfil, Contex, DIAB, EuroMaint, GS-Hydro, Hafa
Bathroom Group, Haglöfs, HL Display, Inwido, Jøtul, Lindab, MCC,
Medisize, Scandinavian Business Seating, Superfos and Other holdings.