Comments on Sampo's bid for Storebrand

Comments on Sampo's bid for Storebrand "Skandia has a very positive view of the bid made today for Storebrand, which entails a good industrial development opportunity for If," says Ulf Spång, Skandia's chief financial officer, in a comment. "At the same time, we note that a competitive bid has been made. This bid, as well, will be evaluated in the customary manner." For further information, please contact: Harry Vos, Head of Investor Relations, tel +46-8-788 3643 Birgitta Hammarström, Press Manager, tel +46-8-788 2755, +46-70-378 2755 ------------------------------------------------------------ This information was brought to you by BIT http://www.bit.se The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/05/21/20010521BIT00800/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/2001/05/21/20010521BIT00800/bit0001.pdf