Correction: Handelsbanken's Interim Report January - September 1998

Handelsbanken's interim report January - September 1998 In the comparative figures for 1997, Stadshypotek is included in the Handelsbanken Group from 26 February 1997. Summary * The Handelsbanken Group's profits increased by 5 % to SEK 6.1bn * Return on shareholders' equity was 20.5 % * Net interest income in branch office operations rose by 11 % * Net commission income rose by 9 % * Loan losses still at low level * Low exposure to risk areas ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are ready for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1998/10/27/19981027BIT00340/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1998/10/27/19981027BIT00340/bit0002.pdf