MANDATORY NOTIFICATION OF TRADE

Carpe Diem Afseth AS, a company controlled by Mr John Afseth - Chairman of the board of Simtronics ASA, has 2 April bought 40.000 shares in Simtronics ASA at the price NOK 2,85 per share.

After the transaction John Afseth controls 1 737 271 shares in Simtronics ASA. In addition John Afseth has 100 000 share options.